Defense

Five companies will create prototypes as part of the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4 under new other transaction authority agreements.

A newly released Pentagon report on the development of the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center outlines rare good news for a program in development.

UK authorities believe Iran was behind a suspected foiled plot to attack a base housing U.S. Air Force bombers in England last weekend.

CycloTech validates cycloidal-rotor propulsion, enabling precise directional control without tilting in a two-year flight campaign.

Stratolaunch has selected a Boeing 777-200ER as the latest addition to its air launch platform carrier fleet to join the hypersonic test company’s existing Roc and 747-400 aircraft.

Editors react to Boeing being announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest ahead of Northrop Grumman and share their impressions of the next-generation tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released.

The U.S. Air Force opened a search on Sept. 29 for a missile warning system for infrared-guided weapons on the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II.

Azerbaijan orders 14 TAI Hurkus-II trainers as part of major Turkish defense deals including JF-17 fighters, Su-25 upgrades, and a new Aselsan production facility.

Shareholder lawsuits are surging against space and defense startups, as investors lose patience with pre-revenue firms repeatedly tapping markets for cash.

Australia is looking to equip its Hunter-class frigates with a very-short-range air and surface defense system to defeat uncrewed aircraft and uncrewed surface vessels.

Ukraine is looking to secure a boost to its F-16 force before year-end while also pursuing a rapid increase in output for systems that can address the growing threat from Russian jet-powered drones.

Two Naval aviators were safely recovered after ejecting from their EA-18G during a failed attempt at landing on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Kongsberg says it has secured a NOK10 billion ($1 billion) deal with Belgium for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.

Scores of bipartisan lawmakers are calling on top leaders to continue funding for the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor for the U.S. Army.

Germany is considering the purchase of new-build Airbus A400Ms to replace earlier, less capable versions currently in service.

This update reviews the progress made since the last Air Forces in Focus note, when Berlin had outlined an ambitious naval aviation modernization plan.

Poland signed contracts with GE Aerospace to domestically service T700 engines for its $10 billion Boeing AH-64 helicopter fleet.

Anduril and Voyager Technologies said they plan to deepen their cooperation in weapons and missile defense.

NATO has begun high-level military discussions on formalizing space policy and strategy across its 32 member states.

Nearly 27 years after the final Blackbird flight, NASA quietly launched a project last summer to return an SR-71A to flight.

The U.S. Air Force prepares to test collaborative combat aircraft in Emerald Flag, advancing autonomy software and operational capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force doubles its F-15EX buy, pushing Boeing to ramp up production while exploring radar, mission computer and electronic warfare upgrades.

Airbus offers Eurofighter to replace Portugal’s F-16 fleet, promising industrial partnerships, local manufacturing and a 40-year technological presence.

A modular lubrication system that replaces conventional oil pumps in limited-life engines for attritable platforms has completed altitude testing in a small turbojet.

The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hurkus-II turboprop trainer has been inducted into Turish Air Force operations.