Defense

The U.S. Air Force quietly released the first artistic rendering of the nuclear-armed, Raytheon AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile on June 2.

The Brazilian airframer is looking to expand sales of regional jets and military tanker-transports around the world.

The management strategy for the prized F-47 contract is, “Don’t screw it up,” Boeing Defense and Space Interim CEO Steve Parker tells Aviation Week.

As the Paris Air Show opens, tensions between Europe and the U.S. are at a new high.

Europe’s first defense and space commissioner, a self-proclaimed transatlanticist, sets an “ambitious” agenda for the region’s defense.

The cover of Aviation Week & Space Technology’s June 18, 1990, issue - 35 years ago in Aviation Week - featured 174th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16As flying to verify the aircraft's performance when equipped with a General Electric GPU-5 30- mm. gun pod.

Artificial intelligence trained through reinforced learning has been allowed to take control of a Saab Gripen fighter aircraft.

A cost estimate jumped 46% in three years to C$27.7 billion ($20.2 billion) to complete the acquisition of 88 F-35As for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on June 10 offered a few more details on the proposed Golden Dome for America missile defense architecture, as Congress is debating how to kick-start funding for the proposal.

Denmark is urgently acquiring a trio of ground-based air defense systems worth nearly $1 billion to defend its cities and critical infrastructure.

The Pentagon is requesting $3.5 billion for its F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance program.

A joint venture between Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish UAS manufacturer Baykar will be called LBA Systems, it has emerged ahead of the Paris Air Show.

Raytheon would offer a new guided rocket in the 2.75-in.-dia. class if USAF moves forward with a proposal to acquire a low-cost, high-speed air-to-air missile.

The UK Royal Air Force has agreed to a support and sustainment contract for its fleet of new General Atomics Protector MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft systems.

Better known for its defense services, Metrea is now taking its first forays into aerial firefighting.

Poland has canceled a plan to acquire Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk utility helicopters, citing a change in priorities.

Highly engineered aerospace products provider Crane announced June 9 that it will buy Precision Sensors & Instrumentation.

The U.S. Navy’s new multi-engine trainer reached initial operational capability (IOC) in May, the service announced June 9.

GOP House appropriators are seeking to increase spending for sixth-generation fighters.

The F-35 Joint Program Office is still months away from finalizing details of the aircraft's new upgrade road map.

The Canadian government on June 9 committed to pouring another C$9.3 billion ($6.8 billion) into defense spending this year.

Leonardo Helicopters is offering to provide anti-submarine warfare mission-configured AW101 helicopters to the Norwegian military.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing FAA to take immediate action to expand drone operations and strengthen counter-drone capabilities.

Five additional NATO members have joined a coalition of western countries aiming to help Ukraine bolster its electronic warfare capabilities.

The new UK Strategic Defense Review is clear on threats and what is needed to deal with them, but opaque on how and when these measures will be funded.