Defense

By Chen Chuanren
China has completed development of the Feilong-60A, the country’s first modular rocket-based loitering munition dubbed locally as “Chinese HIMARS.”
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Editors share what they've been hearing.
Check 6

By Robert Wall
France, Italy and the UK have agreed to accelerate delivery of Aster air and missile defense interceptors as part of a top-up order for 218 additional missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The president’s vision of a comprehensive homeland defense system faces questions over how the project should be led in development and commanded in operations.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Ahead of the first flights of Anduril and General Atomics prototypes, the Air Force has yet to clarify requirements for future uncrewed systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force is preparing to counter on-orbit threats and contribute to high-profile defense programs.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The TIA flights are among three blocks of activities that are now being pursued.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Freedom Eagle (FE-1) missile is BlueHalo’s candidate for the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Missile (NGCM).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The service’s long-term goal is to replace both the C-32A and C-40B/C executive transports with a single platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
BlackSky’s says its proprietary AI software system can rapidly detect vehicles, aircraft, vessels and buildings within images gathered by its Gen-3 satellite.
Satellites

By Graham Warwick
With would-be operator Straightline Aviation placing a $50 million firm order for the first hybrid cargo airship, to be produced by AT² Aerospace based on a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works design, are we about to enter a new age of airships?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The USAF wants to evaluate how the ALQ-167 Angry Kitten pod can support larger Fairchild Republic A-10s and mobility aircraft, including the Lockheed C-130.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Matthew Fulco
Gary Steele is currently an executive at Cisco.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The House on March 11 approved a CR to keep the government funded through Sept. 30.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Developed with communications specialist Outerlink Global Solutions, the sensor monitors the difference in real time between air temperature and dew point.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Aviation Week Network Staff
The cover image shows the number 11 full-scale development version of the Navy/McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet pulled into a steep climb during a recent test flight from the company's production facility in St. Louis.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Dramatic geopolitical shifts are prompting Europe to look at other defense suppliers for rearmament.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kevin Michaels
It is time for our leaders and industry associations to elevate their advocacy against the Trump administration’s dangerous policies before it is too late.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
To handle greater challenges in its maritime environment, Singapore looks to field a more capable maritime patrol aircraft to replace its Fokker 50s.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Guy Norris
Robinson Helicopter CEO and President David Smith says 295 rotorcraft were delivered last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The company is targeting a renewed annual output of up to 12 of the twin-engine heavy helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Anna Sliwon-Stewart
With the recent UK government decision to divert funding away from foreign aid programs, the Royal Air Force stands a better chance at augmenting its key capabilities.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Robert Wall
Leonardo CEO Robert Cingolani included the figure in a March 11 strategy update.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The agreement with United Rotorcraft follows the delivery of an Airbus H130 to Skyryse in late 2023 from Air Methods.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Engineers discovered an issue with the heat treatment of a gear component in the main gearbox during routine component testing late last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion