Defense

Space-science managers at NASA have picked spacecraft aimed at Venus and a variety of asteroids and other small objects for more study.

A new U.S. report names Airbus and France as potentially rich targets for small manufacturers looking to goose exports.

Space Fence clears critical design review; U.S.-India seal a helicopter deal; U.S. Army launches enormous engine competition; a general hopes for an LRS-B award within months.

With the first KC-46 flight under its belt, Boeing looks forward to extending boom, conducting fuel transfers with a bevy of receivers.

Industry wants a fair and open competition if Britain gets back into the maritime patrol business.

The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) issued a formal and final request for proposals (RFP) for the first GPS III launch Sept. 30.

Pentagon delays in picking a winner in the Long-Range Strike Bomber contest are imposing heavy costs on contractors.

Russia has officially launched combat operations against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.

French parliamentarians on Sept. 29 protested a government agreement with Moscow on indemnification for two naval ships initially destined for Russia but now bound for Egypt.

Boeing will continue to provide sustained engineering in support of the International Space Station (ISS) under a $1.18 billion, five-year NASA contract.

Poland may be close to finalizing a multinational deal with European countries for Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs).

The U.S. and Russia are using their respective militaries to re-establish better communication — a liaison role that is nothing new for the Pentagon.

Blue Origin has achieved “a key milestone” in its development of the BE-4 engine for ULA's proposed Vulcan launch vehicle, and its own orbital launch vehicle.

AgustaWestland has certified its Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) on its AW189 super-medium, twin-engine helicopter.

AgustaWestland has certified its Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) on its AW189 super-medium, twin-engine helicopter.

As Boeing works to repair deficiencies in the KC-46 tanker’s fuel management system design, U.S. Air Force officials are undergoing a major review of the project’s master plan.

Pentagon postures for a reality where satellites are threatened or even attacked.

India has signed two contracts with the U.S. worth $3 billion to purchase 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F Chinook helicpters for the Indian air force.

The U.S. Navy is readying two F-35Cs for a second round of carrier-based developmental testing trials.

A Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30A multi-role tanker transport is expected to continue tanking tests with a USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A through October.

Airbus Helicopters has asked engine manufacturers for information on higher-power turboshafts for the U.S. Army’s UH-72 Lakota light utility helicopter.

The FAA needs to provide the government with more details to justify increasing its budget for regulating the space launch industry by 9%, the GAO says.

The U.S. Navy is letting contracts for upkeep and upgrades of the current submarine fleet to mitigate expected sub force shortfalls in the coming decades.

The U.S. Navy is starting its CG Phased Modernization Program this month with the CG 63 guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens.

Top NASA managers are pledging further reforms in managing the cost and schedule of major programs in response to recommendations from the agency’s IG.