Defense

Russia has conducted large-scale trials of new laser systems against UAVs, the country’s government reported June 13.

Boeing’s win of the U.S. Air Force F-47 fighter program may have answered one of the longest-running questions hanging over the aerospace giant.

Baykar’s Akinci uncrewed air system will be assembled in Italy by Piaggio as part of the Turkish company’s new joint venture with Leonardo.

Embraer Defense hosted a demo flight of the KC-390 Millennium, its multi-mission military aircraft, during the 2025 Paris Air Show.

With the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail facing a cancellation threat in the U.S., the AEW&C aircraft has demonstrated a new ability to control multiple uncrewed aircraft systems in flight.

ESA and French space agency CNES have not paused any activities potentially affected by proposed U.S. cuts to NASA’s budget, but are developing backup plans.

Boeing's Steve Parker defended U.S. industry’s ability to launch development of a second sixth-generation fighter at Paris Air Show, contradicting concerns by the Navy’s leader.

Lockheed Martin’s efforts to expand munitions production into Europe benefitting from a “sense of urgency” among governments, a company executive says.

The modern battlefield exposes forces to a rapidly evolving threat scenario, with deadly threats increasing in number and in complexity.

The 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS), co-hosted by the Zambia Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa, took place in Lusaka, Zambia from February 17-21. Alan Warnes reports.

Israeli companies IAI and Rafael are up in arms at the Paris Air Show after French limits were placed on what they could exhibit.

Israel says it used the naval Barak Magen and the long-range air defense interceptor during its conflict with Iran, the IDF said in a statement.

Portugal has exercised an option for a sixth Embraer KC-390 and taken options for 10 more.

Airbus is planning a “seamless” transition in both production and conversion of its A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to the new A330-800-based MRTT+.

Joint efforts between four Nordic air forces to be able to seamlessly fight as one are making steady progress, says Sweden’s air chief, Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman.

The French military and Dassault are working to have a new, large combat drone ready early next decade for the service entry of the latest Rafale F5 fighter.

Airborne early warning could soon be a new mission for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. MQ-9B.

Traditional aviation sustainment models focus on rigorous procedures and rigid hierarchies to drive operational readiness. This session explores how shifting to agile, resilient ecosystems acts as a force multiplier, achieving Digital Operational Readiness and, ultimately, mission success.

The UK’s aerospace and defense sector looks set for continued growth, the country's aerospace and trade body ADS has revealed.

The Swedish Air Force has embarked on exploring how to evolve the Saab Gripen E fighter to deal with the increased need for electronic warfare capabilities.

Aviation Week's Executive Editor Defense And Space Robert Wall discusses why the Israel-Iran conflict will be the biggest topic at the 55th Paris Air Show. This ongoing situation has elevated air and missile defense systems to the top of the agenda, as countries seek solutions to counter threats ranging from hypersonic missiles to small drones.

Honeywell Aerospace may see a further increase in its share of defense turnover because of booming demand, but the unit’s boss says commercial revenues will still dominate in the future.

Kratos will assemble a new family of low-cost turbofan engines for uncrewed aircraft systems and cruise missiles in Bristow, Oklahoma.

Israel has given the green light for the country’s defense industry to participate in the Paris Air Show despite the ongoing military campaign against Iran.

Airbus executives appear to be expecting a less-than-smooth ride as they negotiate the next stage of development for the pan-European Future Combat Air System.