Defense

By Irene Klotz
Five companies will share kickoff funds totaling about $2.4 million to study options for a solar power and propulsion module for NASA’s proposed Deep Space Gateway.
Defense

The U.S. State Department approves of a potential sale worth up to $1 billion for construction, cybersecurity and force protection infrastructure connected to Qatar's Boeing F-15QA fighter program.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Firing trials of MBDA’s Brimstone 2 air-to-ground missile from the Eurofighter Typhoon have been completed.
Defense

By Bradley Perrett
The Japanese aeronautics industry is pushing for an early start to development of the country’s next fighter.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Gavin Williamson is Britain’s new minister for defense following the surprise resignation of Sir Michael Fallon.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop’s belief that the second century of flight will be dominated by materials and algorithms is reflected in the company’s latest acquisitions and venture capital investments.
Defense

By Jen DiMascio
Russia selects SR-10 trainer; Indonesia opts for Kongsberg defense system; UN reports civilian casualties in Afghanistan; IAI sells conformal fighter antenna.
Defense

By Jen DiMascio, Graham Warwick
John Griffin, the chief engineer on the B-2 bomber program, discusses the origins and significance of stealth aircraft.
Aerospace

A recent surge in physiological cockpit episodes has led the U.S. military to take a closer look at oxygen systems in combat aircraft.
Defense

By Irene Klotz
To shield NASA from partisan attacks, Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) pledged to heed the 10-year reports of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences if he is confirmed.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Export-Import Bank heard an earful of opposition and doubt from senators on both sides of the political aisle Nov. 1.
Defense

BAE Systems has been put on contract to deliver the first batch of 30 signal-detecting sensors for Lockheed Martin’s new vessel-destroying missile.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia has signed a $77 million contract with Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg to supply the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System medium range air defense system.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries has unveiled two new rotary-wing programs that could emerge once the company has completed development of its T625 utility helicopter.
Defense

One former F/A 18 pilot says: “I just remember looking around the airplane thinking, man, I’m not completely certain I know how to fly this airplane anymore.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The companies involved in the Eurofighter consortium are partnering to offer the creation of two innovation centers in Belgium if the government selects the Typhoon as the country’s future fighter.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Airbus is stepping up flight trials of its H160 medium twin-engine helicopter with the first flight of the third prototype.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Airbus could face financial penalties from the U.S. government over apparent inaccuracies in its filings to the U.S. State Department over International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Defense

As Northrop Grumman bows out of one U.S. Navy aerial refueling initiative, the MQ-25 Stingray, it is showing progress on another, for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
A formal ceremony for the arrival of the first three F-35 Joint Strike Fighters on Norwegian soil will take place on Nov. 10.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
Aerospace and defense electronics provider Harris said Oct. 31 that it recently won a $34 million follow-on contract for a new, classified space business offering.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Startup Advanced Tactics Inc. has switched its focus from a fly/drive military truck to the commercial autonomous cargo and air taxi market and unveiled the smaller AT Transporter.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Israel’s Tactical Robotics Ltd. is fitting a more powerful engine to its Cormorant unmanned cargo and medevac aircraft as it progresses toward first deliveries planned for 2021.
Defense

A US Air Force competition to find a new light attack aircraft could open new doors in Africa for Embraer's Super Tucano. Alan Dron reports.
Defense

Lockheed Martin is working with the U.S. government to translate potential F-16 deals from Greece and Bahrain into firm orders.
Defense