Defense

Spirit AeroSystems is looking to outsource some of its supply chain work here in a move to save $5 million to $7 million.

Made In Space and Axiom Space, two startups with innovative concepts for making money in orbit, have joined forces to collaborate on developing a private space station to manufacture low-noise fiber-optic cable and other products that require the microgravity environment of low Earth orbit.

Dozens of Western aerospace suppliers are on the verge of hiring thousands of workers and even establishing additive manufacturing facilities in Morocco.

Russia’s major aviation event, the MAKS air show, is likely to take place a month earlier than expected this year.

Safran Group and Zodiac Aerospace entered into exclusive negotiations for an acquisition of Zodiac by Safran, the companies said on Jan. 19.

Safran Group and Zodiac Aerospace entered into exclusive negotiations for an acquisition of Zodiac by Safran, the companies said on Jan. 19.

Leonardo’s UK enterprise claims the second largest aerospace and defense company behind BAE Systems.

Replacement for Mangusta to use dynamics and avionics from AW149.

In this week’s roundup: U.S. Marines with F-35Bs arrive in Japan, Israeli air force receives Arrow-3 missile defense, Airbus delivers H225M Caracal helicopters to Thailand, British navy awards radar contract and CAE scores training services contracts

The latest U.S. government data derived from spacecraft and in situ measurement show the Earth warmed again to record levels in 2016.

The U.S. Air Force chief of staff endorses the idea of buying 300 low-cost, light-attack fighters for counterterrorism missions as a “great idea.”

The U.S. Navy’s competition for an over-the-horizon anti-ship missile to arm its Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Frigate warships will soon get underway.

Studies are ongoing to understand what type of spacecraft and rocket will be required.

The Russian military wants its new Ilyushin Il-96-400TZ to be not just an air tanker, but a covetable transport aircraft.

India has successfully tested a guided version of the Pinaka rocket, paving the way for its early induction into the Indian army.

Taking advantage of New START Treaty reductions, the service is overhauling CBM silos for the first time since they were built more than 40 years ago.

Cernan flew in space on Gemini IX and to the Moon twice, on Apollo 10 and 17.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX returned the Falcon 9 to flight status after a successful Jan. 14 launch.

President Barack Obama had projected a slight increase in Pentagon spending in the coming years. But Obama’s 0.4% nudge is nothing compared to the $430 billion spike that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says is required.

Engineering company and aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is hoping it can restore customer faith after agreeing to pay fines worth £670 million ($808 million) to settle fraud and corruption cases by the Brazilian, UK and U.S. authorities.

China featured four large low-frequency radars—at least one of which specifies a detection range against the F-22—along with a new, passive radar. Almaz-Antey was also on site promoting Russia’s counterstealth systems.

Italy has formally joined the development program for the missile set to become the backbone of European-developed ballistic missile defense.

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg says he had a productive discussion with the president-elect about “options” on fighters and lowering the cost of the next Air Force One.

Air Berlin will launch a new Berlin-Hong Kong service, company sources said.

Airbus delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to Thailand in December, adding to four aircraft that entered service in 2015.