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The EU says 12 of its member states have formally said they want to take advantage of an “escape clause” on spending limits to boost outlays for defense.
On March 22, 1995, Aviation Week & Space Technology Managing Editor David M. North became the 61st person to fly the U.S. Air Force/Northrop Grumman B-2, and the first since the bomber’s initial flight on July 17, 1989, who was not a Northrop or U.S. Air Force pilot, or a Defense Dept. official.
The Marines have deployed SpaceX’s Starshield, the military version of its Starlink proliferated system, on the Sikorsky VH-92 presidential helicopter.
A UK company developing a co-axial rotor system-equipped uncrewed rotorcraft has secured $4 million more in funding to speed testing and expand its facilities.
The UK arm of European missile manufacturer MBDA has invested in a small drone developer to assist in the making of a prototype 881.8 lb. hybrid multicopter.
The U.S. Marines are planning upgrades to their Bell helicopters to increase their survivability, integrate long-range weapons and improve connectivity.
After dominating the U.S. stealth fighter market since the early 1990s, Lockheed is regrouping around F-22 and F-35 upgrades to grow its aeronautics division.
