Defense

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese private space company Orienspace has launched its first rocket into orbit, a solid-fueled Gravity-1 carrying three Yunyao-1 satellites, from a barge.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The nimble product of dogfighting theorist John Boyd and aircraft designer Harry Hillaker fights for relevance in future combat.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Could the opening to Saudi Eurofighter sales also pave the way for an A400M deal?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin on Jan. 10 announced the delivery of the first two F-16 Block 70 jets for Slovakia from its facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
U.S. military space operational commands got new leaders this week, as two recently confirmed generals took over Spacecom and the U.S. Space Force’s SpOC.
Space

Aviation Week Staff
The first Angara A5 heavy launch vehicle to operate from Vostochny commercial spaceport in Russia’s Far East has been delivered to the pad.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Qatari Eurofighter Typhoons are operating with Pakistani Chengdu J-10Cs in the first military drills bringing the two canard fighter types together.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Yemen’s Houthi movement could face military action after ignoring warnings from international governments over ongoing drone and missile attacks.
Budget, Policy & Operations

HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to the USA, will spearhead the International Women in Defence programme at World Defense Show 2024.
Aerospace

After a hugely successful launch in 2022, the World Defense show is counting down to its second edition.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
The aircraft has evolved significantly over the decades, a process that looks set to continue far into the future.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The F-16 has long been a stalwart in global fleets, but key advances over the years have proved its ability to serve in a variety of operational roles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA is delaying its initial human lunar Artemis program missions, Artemis II and III, due to technical challenges related to crew safety.
Space

By Irene Klotz
A propulsion system leak aboard the privately operated Peregrine spacecraft will preclude a planned landing on the Moon.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is looking for a company able to integrate the upcoming nuclear Long-Range Stand Off cruise missile on the B-52.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The White House and the DOD have ordered separate reviews following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to not immediately disclose his hospitalization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Future European launchers will need engines in the 2,000-2,500 kn thrust range and preliminary studies have started.
Space

By Brian Everstine
Boeing fell short of its KC-46 tanker delivery target to the U.S. Air Force in 2023 following two separate delivery pauses.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China appears to be changing its aerial operations tactics around the Taiwanese air defense identification zone, ramping up its sending of balloons.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Defence technology expert, MARSS, has played a prominent role in a counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) exercise carried out by the US and Saudi Arabia.
Defense

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan’s AIDC says it has completed the first stage design of a basic trainer aircraft which could replace 40 Beechcraft T-34Cs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bradley Perrett
Australian company is drawing on its space sensor background to hone in on reusable, low-cost UAS.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $489 million contract to design, build and operate 18 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta Data Transport Satellites for the SDA.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia’s government has contracted the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales, the manufacturer has confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Business aviation operator and maintenance outfit Gama Aviation is in talks to buy helo emergency medical services provider Specialist Aviation Services.
Aircraft & Propulsion