Defense

The long-duopolistic solid rocket motor market dominated by Northrop Grumman and Aerojet Rocketdyne is transforming into a competitive multiplayer industry.

A UK Royal Air Force crew has been dazzled by a laser pointed at their aircraft from a Russian survey ship, UK Defense Secretary John Healey has said.

Helsing and Saab have finalized a contract to cooperate on the development of a new electronic warfare system for Germany’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.

China’s United Aircraft carried out the first flight of its R6000 large tiltrotor UAS, roughly a year after the initial prototype rolled off the assembly line.

A Hanwha turbofan engine scheduled for completion in 2028 is a candidate to re-engine the Lockheed Martin Vectis, a CCA designed by Skunk Works.

Edge Group's new propulsion business Powertech recently completed the preliminary design of a 1,200 lb.-thrust turbofan.

The first prototype of the Su-75 combat aircraft is closing in on its first flight, according to the CEO of Sukhoi’s parent company Rostec.

France’s air chief is calling for more Rafales to form a dedicated nuclear squadron, which may ease training loads but create delivery schedule challenges.

The U.S. Air Force for the past year has faced an internal debate that ultimately upended the service’s top leadership.

Israel is moving to streamline it arms export policy to smooth the process and boost exports at a time global competition is heating up.

Germany’s Diehl and Lockheed Martin have signed a partnership agreement to cooperate to try to jointly win naval air defense deals

Ursa Major, a startup that builds propulsion systems for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, in-space mobility and space launch, has raised $100 million.

MBDA plans to develop loitering munitions in the UAE through a partnership with French startup Fly-R and the Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement.

ATI CEO and President Kimberly Fields is set to become board chair on May 14 at the company’s next annual meeting.

Airbus sees a potential opening to address a NATO need to find an alternative platform to Boeing’s E-7 airborne early warning aircraft.

A second homegrown turboprop trainer looks set to emerge from Emirati industry this time in partnership with a Chinese manufacturer.

York Space Systems, a mass satellite manufacturer, says it is applying to become a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

The companies putting money on the line to stand up Europe’s future sovereign satellite communications constellation are determined to keep the nascent program on schedule.

Czech defense technology company LPP plans to deliver an initial batch of MTS Narwhal ground-launched cruise missiles in the hope of attracting more customers.

BAE Systems has teamed up with Boeing and Saab to offer the T-7 for a UK Royal Air Force need to replace an aging fleet of Hawk T1s and T2s flown by the Red Arrows and student pilots.

Edge Group has expanded its airborne electronic warfare product line, adding a tactical electronic intelligence pod for use on fighters and other aircraft.

Archer Aviation sees a deal to supply the hybrid power system to the Omen military drone being developed by Anduril and Edge Group as the beginning of a new revenue path for the company.

Spain’s Indra and United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense firm Calidus have forged an agreement on the development of a pilot training center.

Airbus is gearing up to begin flight trials of its Sirtap tactical uncrewed air system while also looking to expand the system's customer set and capabilities.

Airpower strength is tipping toward Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region after President Trump said he would approve the sale of Lockheed F-35As to the Kingdom.