Defense

PRATT & WHITNEY secured $355m contract to provide F100 engine PBL sustainment for South Korea's F-15s/F-16s.

Defense

AIRBUS received approval from India's DGAQA to produce C295 detailed parts and subassemblies in India; all detailed parts will be manufactured under exacting Airbus quality standards in partnership with TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS.

Defense

Dr. Dave Kaufman to Sector Leader-Space & Mission Systems (formerly Ball Aerospace) of BAE Systems.

Defense

By Chen Chuanren
U.S. startup Vast has picked Singapore space connectivity firm AddValue to provide Inter-satellite Data Relay System connectivity for its Haven-1 space station.
Space

By Irene Klotz
A pair of prototypes for the MDA's Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program reached orbit following launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Space

By Mark Carreau
Russia's Progress MS-26 resupply mission launched on course for an early Feb. 17 docking with the ISS, loaded up with food, crew supplies and propellant.
Space

By Irene Klotz
Intuitive Machines will attempt the first U.S. landing on the Moon in 52 years following a successful launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 early Feb. 15.
Space

By Steve Trimble
A lighter-weight replacement is coming for the Massive Ordnance Penetrator as the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider moves moves through flight testing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
Lockheed Martin is positioning its TPY-4 AESA radar for the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s future air surveillance radar requirement.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters has begun exploring whether an electrical backup system to assist a pilot in autorotation could be certified and made cost-effective.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The U.S. AFRL has decided to wind down its ambitious air-breathing hypersonic Mayhem development program, citing insufficient operational demand.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Airbus engineers say they are just weeks away from making the first flight of the company’s Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is planning to use newly provided authority to jump-start two major acquisition programs ahead of budgetary authorization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
The Space Development Agency plans to launch its last group of Tranche 0 missile Tracking Layer demonstration satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
Space

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Merlin plans to demonstrate its autonomous flight technology on a Boeing KC-135 aerial refueling tanker under an agreement with the U.S. Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin expects growing international demand to keep its F-35 production line running at pace amid a potential reduction in U.S. buys of the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Parsons Corp.’s revenue and net income both increased by double digits in the fourth quarter thanks to strong demand for its product portfolio.
Supply Chain

By Mark Carreau
NASA has selected the UltraViolet EXplorer (UVEX) for a new astrophysics mission to study how galaxies and stars evolve across the universe.
Space

BAE SYSTEMS was cleared by US DOJ to acquire BALL AEROSPACE for $5.6b (SPNWS; August 18); Ball Aerospace will operate under BAE Systems' US business as new sector -- Space & Mission Systems -- to accelerate its space strategy.

Defense

By Steve Trimble
The San Diego-based UAS, propulsion and sensor company decided not to offer a bid for a high-profile UAS program as a prime contractor.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Seoul has extended a contract with Pratt that will see the company provide performance-based logistics for F-15K and K/F-16 F100 engines until end-2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Previously known as the TF-X, Turkey’s new indigenous fifth-generation Kaan National Combat Aircraft (Milli Muharip Uçak, or MMU) has assumed a new importance in recent years.
Defense

By Helen Chachaty
France’s defense materiel agency DGA placed orders totaling €20.3 billion ($22 billion) during 2023, the highest level of spending in 15 years.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion