Defense

This is the story of my impromptu interview on April 2 with Lt. Brig. Gen. Afshin Khajehfard, head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization.

The New Zealand Ministry of Defense sets goals to rearm the country with strike capabilities and new long-endurance UAS.

UK and U.S. scientists have completed a series of trials in support of the UK’s domestic development of a hypersonic cruise missile demonstrator.

Australia has selected the Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures (RFCM) system for its new fleet ofC-130J Hercules airlifters.

A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.

SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin will provide launch services for the most critical national security missions beginning in 2028.

USAF/General Dynamics' Tomahawk ground launched cruise missile (GLCM) was launched for the first time Feb. 25, 1982, using a launch control center that will be used to support operational GLCM systems.

Diversified parts provider Leggett & Platt will sell its aerospace and defense unit for $285 million gross to private investment firm Tinicum.

The administration is disrupting the $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, raising questions about the security of military semiconductor investment funding.

Embraer and South Africa’s Denel have signed an MoU outlining the framework for a potential future collaboration on the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.

The newcomers can bid for Lane 1 work once they complete a successful first flight.

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has received the L3Harris/Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II.

Denel and Embraer have agreed to a framework for future industrial collaboration on the KC-390.

Europe would have gaps in key mission areas if a push to reduce the U.S. military’s presence on the continent were to occur, the top U.S. officer in the region says.

A new U.S. Air Force unit creating a proving ground for autonomous combat aircraft hopes to take flight within the year.

Diehl Defense and Elbit Systems are offering a laser-guided rocket system for Germany’s Airbus H145M helicopters.

The UK says F-35 delays to production and upgrades will not impact its plans to declare the aircraft's full operational capability.

The defense research laboratories of Australia and the UK have teamed up to jointly develop subsystems for new-generation low-cost weapons and munitions.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has scheduled a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee to head NASA.

Anduril has signed three MOUs with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, LIG Nex1 and Korean Air to collaborate on uncrewed weapons and AI.

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has become the first of the Eurofighter partner nations to formally retire the Tranche 1 variant of the combat aircraft.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the selection of Saab Gripen E/F fighters late on April 2.

Troy Meink, Trump's nominee for Air Force secretary, is looking to continue the service’s aircraft modernization push and increase the Space Force’s funding share.

Robust on-orbit sensing and characterization systems are critical to deterring hostile actions and maintaining freedom of access to space as a global common.

LEONARDO has £165m contract extension to continue maintaining the Royal Navy's fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters.