Defense

By Robert Wall
A U.S. satellite appears to have maneuvered near two Chinese spacecraft a few days ago, space situational awareness company Comspoc says.
Operations & Safety

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
A letter Howmet Aerospace sent to customers in early April showed how seriously the metal component supplier took U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump reportedly has tapped L3Harris to modify a 747-8 to augment the current VC-25A fleet.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Navy’s latest Carrier Strike Group deployment is now in the Mediterranean Sea heading toward the Asia-Pacific region.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Dhruv light utility helicopters operated by the Indian air force and army have been allowed to return to operations.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu says the company’s Hurjet could become the training platform for NATO nations.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has begun ground testing its two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes from Anduril and GA-ASI ahead of planned first flights this summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Hegseth has instructed the U.S. Army to put more urgency into key weapons programs and alter some of its structure, including in aviation.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Network Staff
As Aviation Week’s Defense Conference 2025 approaches, here are five important topics you will learn about at the event.
Defense

Aviation Week Network Staff
Aviation Week Network's Defense Conference 2025 will feature influential voices in aerospace and defense, highlighting key speakers and their groundbreaking sessions.
Defense

Aviation Week Network Staff
As Aviation Week prepares for its upcoming Defense Conference in Washington, D.C., here are five compelling reasons why you should attend.
Defense

By Robert Wall
The EU says 12 of its member states have formally said they want to take advantage of an “escape clause” on spending limits to boost outlays for defense.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Network Staff
On March 22, 1995, Aviation Week & Space Technology Managing Editor David M. North became the 61st person to fly the U.S. Air Force/Northrop Grumman B-2, and the first since the bomber’s initial flight on July 17, 1989, who was not a Northrop or U.S. Air Force pilot, or a Defense Dept. official.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
The $18 billion Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program led by Lockheed Martin fell 18 months behind schedule this year.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The threat that keeps up Col. Andrew Konicki up at night is an aerial attack on a U.S. Marine Corps position by thousands of small enemy drones.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
New proprotor gearboxes for the V-22 Osprey are being built now with the aim of avoiding issues linked to a recent major crash.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Greece is acquiring up to 10 Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters for aerial firefighting.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
An electronic self-defense suite for the U.S. Air Force fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s has passed a critical phase of flight trials.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The Marines have deployed SpaceX’s Starshield, the military version of its Starlink proliferated system, on the Sikorsky VH-92 presidential helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Belgium will arm its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with standoff weapons and acquire a new fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters, a policy note says.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
A UK company developing a co-axial rotor system-equipped uncrewed rotorcraft has secured $4 million more in funding to speed testing and expand its facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK arm of European missile manufacturer MBDA has invested in a small drone developer to assist in the making of a prototype 881.8 lb. hybrid multicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Marines are planning upgrades to their Bell helicopters to increase their survivability, integrate long-range weapons and improve connectivity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The European Union says it will invest in the local development of next-generation stealth materials and future dogfighting missile technology.
Missile Defense & Weapons