Defense

SpaceX’s 10th NASA-contracted resupply mission capsule carried out an onboard computer-commanded abort of its automated approach to the International Space Station early Feb. 22 because of an apparent relative navigation error.

Russia’s Progress MS-05 resupply mission spacecraft was on course for an automated docking with the six-person International Space Station early Feb. 24 following a successful liftoff.

The Indonesian air force is pushing for an order for more Leonardo AW101s after clearing itself of wrongdoing in buying a first aircraft.

Airbus is seeking to “re-engage” with its A400M customers after taking a €2.2 billion ($2.31 billion) charge due to ongoing delays and technical issues with the airlifter.

Russia and India have agreed on the terms for the next phase of cooperation on the T-50 fighter program but have not yet committed to them, United Aircraft Corp. says.

India will establish a shore-based intermediate-level engine repair facility for servicing the MiG-29K aircraft.

BAE Systems CEO Ian King will step down in June after a nine-year reign at the top of the UK’s largest aerospace and defense firm.

Eirik Lie sat down with Aviation Week to discuss the F-35, JSM, Nasams and building Norway's Kongsberg into an international brand.

Having completed its initial flight evaluation in October, the first explosive trial of Norway’s newest anti-ship cruise missile will be against a target on dry land in early 2018.

The protracted design, assembly and integration process of the European Space Agency’s BepiColombo probe has suffered another hiccup.

As it begins an assessment of potential replacements for the U-28A spy plane, the Air Force Special Operation Command says manned intelligence-gathering platforms are here to stay, despite the rise of remotely piloted UAVs.

Russia and the United Arab Emirates will partner on the development of a new fighter aircraft reportedly based on the MiG-29.

High-technology weaponry is keeping the U.S. atop the global arms sales race, independent trackers said in their latest long-term summary.

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate has elected to maintain the $1.13 billion Juno mission spacecraft at Jupiter in its current 53-day orbit rather than attempt a once-planned propulsive maneuver that would cut the orbital period to 14 days but introduce unwanted risk.

India has conducted the final test of its indigenously developed cryogenic rocket stage prior to its operational debut aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk. 3 rocket in the coming months.

The close-air-support jet of the future, the F-35, will not be capable of hitting moving targets in Block 3F without new bombs.

Embraer has completed the first dry refueling contact of a receiver aircraft with its KC-390 in a milestone test for the new airlifter’s aerial refueling system.

Iomax is to deliver a further 12 Archangel light attack aircraft to the UAE armed forces.

The 15-year ASDOT requirement, expected to go to tender later this year, could be worth up to £1.2 billion and aims to deliver red-air aggressor and electronic warfare training under a single umbrella program.

Aviation and high-integrity solutions pioneer Rockwell Collins has revamped its Middle East leadership to head an expansion programme.

The Air Force requires the fighters to hit the tanker every 30-40 min. during an ocean crossing.

NASA and Roscosmos are discussing whether to increase staffing in the International Space Station's U.S. segment from three to four astronauts.

Northstar Aviation has begun initial studies on an armed variant of Bell’s 429 twin-engine medium helicopter to meet the needs of a Middle Eastern customer.

European missile manufacturer MBDA is looking to find a new market for the new Sea Venom lightweight anti-ship missile in the Middle East.

The launch is now scheduled for Feb. 19 at 9:38 a.m. local time.