Defense

The USAF is buying two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa for training and spares as part of the delayed program to replace the current VC-25A “Air Force One” fleet.

Momentum has slowed for the U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call.

China appears to have flown a new tactical airlifter, more than a decade after the concept was first unveiled in 2014.

NHIndustries is looking to regain momentum in securing new orders for its NH90 helicopter in the new year after securing several top-up deals.

Germany's military has a sense of urgency to bring into service and enhance its new NH90 Sea Tiger anti-surface warfare and sub-hunting helicopters.

Gas turbines still dominate Pratt & Whitney’s future road map, but emerging new cycles and alternative fuels will also play a major role.

Service leaders say the U.S. is at a critical moment to keep ahead of adversaries in space tech development.

The Pentagon and Department of Commerce will partner with Korea Zinc to develop a $7.4 billion smelter in Tennessee that will mass-produce critical minerals.

Aircraft capable of short or vertical takeoff and landings are driving the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a replacement for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.

The Canadian Defense Investment Agency awarded the Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer a roughly $400 million contract to supply six Global 6500s.

The U.S. Navy wants to field 216 new training aircraft to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet.

Suppliers to Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft programs expect to be running at significantly higher monthly production levels starting in 2026.

Missile defense startup Long Wall has introduced a new surface-launched exoatmospheric interceptor.

Germany has decided to buy 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, exercising options placed as part of its landmark deal for the rotorcraft two years ago.

German drone-maker Quantum Systems has set up a joint venture with Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics to build drones at scale for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Officials says the Department of the Air Force is moving quickly to award multiple competitive contracts for space-based moving target indication assets.

The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.

New Combat Forces Command Commander Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon plans to focus his time in command on training for orbital warfare.

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.

A market survey shows the U.S. Air Force is close to launching development of a new version of the Lockheed Martin C-130J for the arctic mission.

UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.

DARPA has granted BAE Systems a contract for its Oversight program to make software that allows new military sats to track up to 1,000 targets on the ground.

Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.

The U.S. government has cleared Pakistan to order a package of communications upgrades and a small number of munitions for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.

The Pentagon does not effectively address safety issues related to the V-22 due to a lack of oversight, non-compliance with airworthiness and safety of flight procedures, and ongoing materiel problems, new reports find.