Defense

By Garrett Reim
The service sees advantages to hybrid-electric systems over battery-powered propulsion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Dates for the review and Starliner’s departure from the ISS are pending.
Space

By Mark Carreau
The termination of the cost-and-schedule-challenged Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was announced by NASA on July 17.
Space

By Bill Carey
Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra.aero says its EL-2 Goldfinch technology demonstrator has completed off-runway test flights.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
The revolving door to the office of Firefly Aerospace CEO is turning again following the sudden departure of Bill Weber on July 17.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
Gen. David Allvin says software advancements make it possible to have the independent systems work together in a way that does not affect security.
GASCC & RIAT

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy this week disclosed that a T-45C Goshawk experienced another engine malfunction, prompting an emergency landing on July 10.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
“It’s not right for me to prejudge what might happen in the defense review,” UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard says.
GASCC & RIAT

By Robert Wall
“Our spending on defense is too low and ineffective ... We must invest more in high-end defense capabilities,” says EU President Ursula von der Leyen.
GASCC & RIAT

By Garrett Reim
A test to see if spacecraft can fly in very low Earth orbit will come in 2027. The orbit has intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance advantages.
Space

By Irene Klotz
NASA awarded a contract, worth up to $843 million, for the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to SpaceX on June 26.
Space

By Mark Carreau, Irene Klotz
Rising costs and technical challenges have prompted NASA to cancel a commercially partnered, groundbreaking Moon mission.
Space

LOCKHEED MARTIN delivered first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters assigned to the Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve Station, marking the addition of a new aerial spray mission capability for pest control and oil dispersion.

Defense

AMENTUM, VA Amentum has $145m contract to provide complete system maintenance and modernization solutions for the US Marine Corps’ UC-35D (Cessna Citation Encore) aircraft fleet; workscope includes life-cycle transport aircraft system modernization, integration, logistical and operational solutions, as well as engineering and technical services.

Defense

TRIUMPH was selected by GE Aerospace to supply auxiliary gearbox out of Macomb, MI for F404 for T-7A/T-50/TAI Hurjet.

Defense

By Brian Everstine
The first pillar of the Australia-UK-U.S. pact focuses on the sale of Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia in the early 2030s.
GASCC & RIAT

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers will be awarded up to $400 million to boost advanced semiconductor silicon wafer production in the U.S.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Sweden has a notional plan to buy four of the Saab AEW aircraft.
GASCC & RIAT

By Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force does not yet anticipate any delays to its upcoming launch manifest because of the investigation into the July 11 failure of a Falcon 9.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
Industry executives still are raising fundamental questions about the design and relevance of a fleet of future autonomous combat aircraft.
GASCC & RIAT

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Thai Air Force says it inducted its first two Textron AT-6TH Wolverine light attack aircraft on July 16.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
A grim future lies ahead for Ukraine and NATO members in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion, Ukrainian and British analysts agree.
GASCC & RIAT

By Robert Wall
The top modernization priority is adding to the fleet of A-29 Super Tucano armed turboprops, Lebanese Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Saifi says.
GASCC & RIAT

Haitham Awinat, CEO of UAE defence conglomerate Remaya, explains the role of multi-domain operations in the future of combat .
Defense

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Missile Defense & Weapons