Defense

Germany says it now expects its umbrella contract for Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to be signed several months later than planned.

France says it is has started work with Ukraine to help the beleaguered country build up its defense industrial base.

NSPA issued a tender for three contracts with industry to deliver up to six rotorcraft concepts that could meet the current NGRC specifications.

KAI is studying how to modify the design of the KF-21EX, the future Block 3 version of its KF-21 fighter, to ensure the program remains cost-effective.

The FAA on July 25 said there were no public safety issues associated with the failure of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket two weeks ago, clearing the company to resume flights.

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Despite the upcoming UK defense review, Global Combat Air Program industrial partners have been encouraged by ministerial interest in the project at Farnborough.

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In addition to work on the Global Combat Air Program, a Boeing 757 flight-test aircraft, called Excalibur, is being adapted to trial new technology elements.

The DSMP satellite fleet has been in service since the early 1960s.

Another round of thruster tests are set for this weekend, and an agency return readiness review is set for late next week.

“This rock could potentially be very important,” says Ken Farley, Perseverance project scientist.

A UK team has begun flight tests of an airborne 5G connectivity system.

Sales rose 8% annually to $19.7 billion and earnings per share increased 9% to $1.41, coming in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations.

Northrop Grumman expects to see a profit on the B-21 Raider program starting with its sixth production lot.

Industry is expecting the U.S. Navy to select its Next Generation Fighter next year despite ongoing budget uncertainty, a competitor says.

Multiple pilot errors, preceded by an unhealthy organizational culture within one of the few U.S. Air Force B-1B squadrons, caused a crash landing and complete loss of a bomber in January, according to a new report.

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Greece has become the latest European country to sign on to the Lockheed Martin F-35 program, agreeing to buy 20 of the stealth fighters.

With a presidential election coming and a tense political mood on Capitol Hill, some lawmakers worry the political reality will make it hard to avoid another continuing resolution and knock-on program delays.

Building a pilot cadre and ensuring its ability to conduct high-end air combat operations has become the top priority for the Philippine Air Force.

Boeing is pursuing several additional P-8 prospects in Europe, including an effort to convince France to buy the maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).

Defense officials are divided about the U.S. Air Force’s plan for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Falcon 9 success streak ends after 325 consecutive flights.

The Pentagon is still limiting payments to Lockheed Martin amid upgrade struggles.