Defense

The German Air Force says its efforts to field armed uncrewed aircraft systems have suffered delays because of the military situation in Israel.

QinetiQ is embarking on a restructuring of its U.S. business as it warned full-year fiscal 2025 results were hit by charges in activities there and elsewhere.

Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a contract with the Indonesian Air Force to extend the service life of the force's KT-1B turboprop trainers.

Faster, simpler acquisition processes and increased capital inflows would greatly enhance U.S. defense capabilities, especially in high-need areas.

After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

Canada selected the F-35A to replace its aging Boeing CF-18 fleet in 2022 after a lengthy, circuitous competition.

The agency on March 14 released several safety steps it is taking in the aftermath of the late-January fatal midair collision.

The Third Multi-Domain Task Force is also pressing for additional long-endurance uncrewed aircraft systems.

The U.S. engine maker first disclosed the study last July.

The information call came in response to a Joint Urgent Operational Need, a designation that allows new systems to be fielded within two years.

FL-60A was developed by state-owned armed manufacturer Norinco and has an estimated range of 100 km (62.1 mi).

The coalition of parties agreed to a pact that would give them a majority in a planned vote in parliament on March 18.

Abu Dhabi based Edge celebrated its fifth anniversary last November, five years that have seen an impressive rise in sales performance. Now the company looks to broaden its horizons. Alan Warnes reports.

China has completed development of the Feilong-60A, the country’s first modular rocket-based loitering munition dubbed locally as “Chinese HIMARS.”

What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Editors share what they've been hearing.

France, Italy and the UK have agreed to accelerate delivery of Aster air and missile defense interceptors as part of a top-up order for 218 additional missiles.

The president’s vision of a comprehensive homeland defense system faces questions over how the project should be led in development and commanded in operations.

Ahead of the first flights of Anduril and General Atomics prototypes, the Air Force has yet to clarify requirements for future uncrewed systems.

The Space Force is preparing to counter on-orbit threats and contribute to high-profile defense programs.

The TIA flights are among three blocks of activities that are now being pursued.

The Freedom Eagle (FE-1) missile is BlueHalo’s candidate for the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Missile (NGCM).

The service’s long-term goal is to replace both the C-32A and C-40B/C executive transports with a single platform.

BlackSky’s says its proprietary AI software system can rapidly detect vehicles, aircraft, vessels and buildings within images gathered by its Gen-3 satellite.

With would-be operator Straightline Aviation placing a $50 million firm order for the first hybrid cargo airship, to be produced by AT² Aerospace based on a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works design, are we about to enter a new age of airships?

The USAF wants to evaluate how the ALQ-167 Angry Kitten pod can support larger Fairchild Republic A-10s and mobility aircraft, including the Lockheed C-130.