Defense

The Orion capsule’s heat shield experienced unexpected charring during its 5,000F re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere during the Artemis I flight test.

Sikorsky is working with Leonardo Helicopters to evaluate its X2 coaxial rigid-rotor compound helicopter technology for application to an emerging Italian Army.

Boeing is interested in offering commercial Space Launch System flight services to the U.S. Space Force.

Sikorsky and GE Aerospace plan to develop a fully autonomous hybrid-electric testbed powered by a CT7 turboshaft-driven hybrid-electric propulsion system.

Helicopter operator PHI will help Kaman explore potential missions for the Kargo to refine its design for the commercial market.

An upgraded Exploration Upper Stage is due to fly on the fourth flight of NASA’s Space Launch System.

A plan emerges to establish weapons-making capacity in Australia, starting with perhaps a new production order for Ukraine.

The Japan Air Self Defense Force is looking to buy five more Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes to supplement its airborne early warning capabilities.

The image, which the U.S. Air Force published on March 7, reveals for the first time that the inlets are shaped like sideways teardrops.

Russian fighter jets have increased their operations near and over U.S. locations in Syria in recent weeks, a U.S. Air Force lieutenant general says.

U.S. startup PteroDynamics has closed a $7.5 million seed funding round and teamed with Leidos to bid for a DARPA X-plane project.

A new generation of design tools has allowed small companies to compete against industry heavyweights in developing high-performance aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force has laid out an operating plan for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the uncrewed loyal wingman systems it plans to fly alongside fighters.

Russia’s replacement Soyuz MS-23 at the International Space Station has been equipped with custom launch and re-entry seat liners for three crewmembers.

A top U.S commander did not provide details, but the category of long-loitering, uncrewed aircraft includes fixed-wing aircraft, solar gliders and balloons.

Australia is planning its future military expansion as it seeks to fend off the widening influence of China and build its defense industrial capabilities.

Nigeria’s Army has ordered a dozen MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack/scout helicopters from U.S. manufacturer MD Helicopters.

The U.S. Air Force has approved production of the Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, with an award of $285 million for the first batch of aircraft.

While it is unlikely that Russia will turn to nuclear weapons, the ongoing war in Ukraine may prompt a new strategic standoff.

AI produces alien-like bone structures that are lighter and stronger.

Three reasons why the use of nuclear weapons does not make sense for Russia.

Lonestar Data Holdings, a startup developing a data center for Moon-based operations, has raised $5 million in a seed round.

GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS, Germany completed upgrade/modernization program on two Dornier 228s for Royal Thai Navy.

The U.S. Air Force wants to formally kill its KC-Y “Bridge Tanker” program as it accelerates its future Next Generation Air Refueling System.

The U.S. Air Force will buy three new General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft.