Defense and Space

The Organic Tactical Unmanned Systems (OTUS) program intends to “bring taskable autonomy squad-relevant UAVs,” SCCI said in a May 31 news release.

Aircraft startup Hermeus received the first military turbofan that will be integrated into the engine core for the hypersonic Darkhorse uncrewed aerial system.

A request for information published May 31 adds both technologies to a narrower, previous SDA description of the Tranche 2 experimental program.

General Atomics has secured a $1.9 million contract from the UK defense ministry for Project Mojave that could lead to the UAS taking off from a UK carrier.

Scientists at GE Research operating SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors have demonstrated advanced extreme-temperature-tolerant electronics.

The MAD-XR’s highly sensitive magnetometer will be installed on board the four-engine P-1s by Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Helicopter operator Bristow Group has snatched a lucrative Irish search-and-rescue contract from competitor and incumbent CHC.

Company’s newly refurbished spaceship and carrier jet return to flight.

The BWB offers a number of advantages for both commercial and military applications.

With Osprey orders ending and the Chinook awaiting a major U.S. Army decision, Boeing is devising a new future for its Philadelphia campus.

On its second private charter to the ISS, Axiom flies a pair of Saudi astronauts.

ALLCLEAR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, FL was selected by Aircraft Wheels and Brakes (Kaman) as exclusive distributor of its wheels...

BOEING says report from Doyletech finds selection of P-8 Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement would generate annual benefits.

BRISTOW IRELAND was selected by Irish DOT as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) S&R aviation contract.

NASA has managed to improve the cost performance of 16 major projects over the past year, a GAO report says.

Columbia Helicopters President and CEO Michael Tremblett announced the agreement May 31.

The Pentagon on May 31 announced a new batch of aid for Ukraine.

The transporter flew for about 20 min. after taking off from the air base in Isfahan in the central part of the country.

U.S. officials have repeatedly met with Turkish officials in recent months to try to get Ankara to support Sweden’s push to join NATO.

Satellite chip startup SatixFy said Nir Barkan will be acting CEO effective June 1.

A new audit report blames a cooling system flaw that Lockheed Martin discovered 15 years ago for a problem that could cost $38 billion in extra repair bills.

The first aircraft participating in the Air Defender 2023 deployment exercise have touched down at German air bases.

Nigeria’s government has provided further confirmation that it has ordered Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers and AH-1Z light attack helicopters.

The first B-52 has arrived at a Boeing modification facility to kick off the developmental testing phase of the $2.8 billion radar modernization program.

Safran Helicopter Engines' new CEO Cedric Goubet says the engine business will almost double production to 1,000 engines per year in response to the market.