Defense

By Vivienne Machi
Geopolitical and environmental challenges in the northern latitudes are prompting investments in satellite communications and infrastructure.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Ursa Major in partnership with missile developer Raytheon has completed two flight tests of a newly developed long-range solid rocket motor.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
Though Red Cat reported modest revenue of $4.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company’s forecast for 2025 is bullish.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The FBI has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings over the past few weeks, with about 100 leads generated.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The planned test of the second Talon TA-2 flight was scrubbed because winds at the planned recovery site at Vandenberg Space Force Base were out of limits.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The company says the opening of the Embraer Defense Europe office demonstrates its increased commitment to European defense and security activities.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The British Army decided to withdraw its Thales Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) because they are “no longer fit for operational purpose."
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok, Chen Chuanren
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved an F-15K upgrade plan in the midst of political turmoil.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
European officials plan to move quickly to put on contract risk reduction efforts for the IRIS² satellite communications program to mature critical tech.
Satellites

By Matthew Jouppi
The Aviation Week Intelligence Network is tracking $193 billion in open opportunities for military aircraft over the next decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The trinational development of a next-generation fighter is using a less expensive airliner to test airborne systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The Army’s UAS program office released a sources sought notice on Dec. 13 for the “Brigade-level UAS.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Lisbon signed an agreement to purchase 12 of the turboprop-powered counterinsurgency and training aircraft for €200 million ($210 million) on Dec. 16.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Michael Bruno
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The country’s defense minister hopes the new branch can be formed in the third quarter of 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Iron Beam could help deal with two critical problems with Israel's Iron Dome: the mental strain on Israelis from constant air raid alarms and risk of debris.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The EU and ESA signed a concession contract with a European industry consortium to deploy a roughly 292-satellite secure, sovereign communications system.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
BAE Systems Australia says its vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed combat aircraft system, known as Strix, has made its debut flight.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Piotr Butowski
Can Moscow revive its military aircraft export business? It is ready to try.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Army and Navy have conducted a successful, end-to-end test of the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon as they look to field similar versions of the system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to upgrade its 16 Airbus C295M transport aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The lead system integrators in the trinational Global Combat Air Program have agreed to form a joint venture that will go on to produce the future fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Two ground-launched ballistic missiles have struck a simulated enemy target with the predicted trajectory.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics for 12 more Su-30MKI combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt CEO Oliver Dorre is looking to boost the German defense electronic supplier’s international footprint as part of a new growth plan.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare