Defense

By Mark Carreau
The curation team was forced to halt the disassembly of the mission’s Touch And Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (Tagsam) in mid-October.
Space

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy has a three-to-five year goal to create a more resilient supply chain.
Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
Barnes Group said Jan. 11 that it will sell its Associated Spring and Hänggi businesses to One Equity Partners in a deal that will net $150 million.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Advanced manufacturing startup Atomic-6 announced on Jan. 11 that it had raised $9.2 million jointly awarded by the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Turkey’s domestically developed air-to-air missiles, Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan, are being readied for acceptance testing by the Turkish Air Force.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Thierry Dubois
The European Space Agency is reviewing the so-called geographical return rule.
Space

By Irene Klotz
Astrobotic has repurposed its Peregrine lander for in-space operations and activated all 10 powered experiments aboard, the company said Jan. 11.
Commercial Space

The first military drills between Qatari Eurofighter Typhoons and Pakistani Chengdu J-10Cs have taken place.
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