Defense

Warden also indicated she does not expect major U.S. defense policy shifts with the pending change of presidential administration in Washington.

The U.S. Air Force approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan to demonstrate parts of the Merlin Pilot autonomy suite in KC-135s.

The World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held in Riyadh, from 8-12 February, has secured the record participation of more than 100 defence sector companies from China.

China has showcased its progression in unmanned combat aerial system technology and innovation, displaying the CH-9 and Wing Loong-X for the first time at Zhuhai Airshow.

The Italian parliament has backed the country’s involvement in the Global Combat Air Program with Japan and the UK, keeping the program on track to move into its next phase.

Ten years before the fleet’s first acknowledged use in combat against Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen, a Lockheed Martin F-35C from U.S. Navy Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX-23 appeared on the cover of Aviation Week’s Nov. 17, 2014, issue, banking during its approach to the USS Nimitz off San Diego. The photo was taken from an F/A-18 chase aircraft.

Hegseth would succeed Lloyd Austin, a retired Army four-star general.

The F-35Cs launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Red Sea.

The early planning comes as the service is standing up its new Integrated Capabilities Command to look across its mission sets for new acquisition programs.

The service’s Operational Energy office has outlined several programs aimed at increasing the efficiency of military aircraft.

ITALIAN COAST GUARD ordered an ATR 42-600 Maritime Patrol (MP) aircraft, with Leonardo’s ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) modular mission system, under fleet renewal plan for three older MPs based on -400/-500.

The Indian government says it has tested a new land-attack cruise missile, advancing the country’s desire for indigenous weapon capability.

South Korea and GA-ASI conducted a demonstration flight of the Mojave uncrewed aircraft system from the ROKN amphibious assault ship LPH-6111 Dokdo.

China is showcasing a range of advanced air defense systems at the Zhuhai Airshow, targeting emerging threats such as hypersonic ballistic missiles.

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.

German space company OHB could remain public throughout 2025 despite completing a deal with investors KKR aimed at taking the company private.

SWEDEN selected Embraer's C-390 Millennium as its next tactical transport; it is expected to order 3-6.

U.S. Air Force leaders say the service’s mobility fleet of tankers and airlifters need to become more connected to each other.

The DIU has maintained its “Blue UAS” program since 2020.

AVIC subsidiary Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute has lifted the veil on its Haolong reusable cargo space shuttle.

Malaysia has terminated its leasing contract with Aerotree Defense and Services for four Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters over failure to deliver.

An aircraft mockup making its third appearance at a major airshow is rarely a newsworthy event, even of a Chinese-made, stealthy flying wing UCAV.

L3Harris' work on the Himawari-10 satellite showcases the power of collaboration and designing for interoperability in tackling the threat of extreme weather.

Aviation Week Network announced the recipients of the 67th Annual Laureate Awards (#AWLAUR), honoring extraordinary achievements in the global aerospace arena.

Sweden's selection of the C-390 forms part of a declaration to expand the aviation partnership beyond the ongoing joint development of the Gripen E/F fighter.