Defense

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Space Force’s long-awaited strategy for buying commercial capabilities will likely be released early next year.
Space

By Mark Carreau
Stennis Space Center has installed four large thrust diffusers in preparation for Green Run testing of the Block IB Exploration Upper Stage Artemis upgrade.
Space

By Steve Trimble
The Nov. 16 demonstration moves the GE project closer to a full-scale ground test in late 2025 of a unique new turbine-based combined cycle engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Italy, Japan and the UK's Global Combat Air Program developing a sixth-generation crewed combat aircraft will be headquartered in London, the nations say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Germany has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for up to 82 light-attack versions of the OEM’s H145 twin-engine light helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has finalized a contract with Thales to acquire a Ground Master GM400α radar as the air arm continues its modernization effort.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
A potential mandatory cut in addition to ongoing continuing resolutions have military officials blasting congressional inaction on Pentagon plans.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space is looking at Jan. 9 for the launch of its third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Space

By Garrett Reim
Dawn Aerospace has run a full-duration, bipropellant ground test of its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane’s rocket engine.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
UK Space Command is looking to be on contract next year for a cluster of synthetic aperture radar satellites.
Space

By Guy Norris
Startup propulsion company Ursa Major has begun assembly of the first Draper engine for a new-generation, air-launched hypersonic target vehicle.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Defense Department efforts to electrify its systems and secure its supply base for batteries have taken a step forward.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office is tasked with meeting critical needs in space.
Space

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Space Force is preparing for a dramatic increase in its acquisition of military satellite communications and position, navigation and timing systems.
Space

By Tony Osborne
A coalition of nations led by France is beginning to firm up plans for the creation of a NATO-compatible ground-based air defense system to protect Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
GE Aerospace and its Italian business Avio Aero have secured the first study contract associated with NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Perseverance is preparing for the fourth and perhaps most ambitious phase of its exploration of Jezero Crater.
Space

By Brian Everstine
The potential overhaul springs from a review led by service secretary Frank Kendall.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
As the U.S. Army prepares for high-speed rotorcraft, the commercial helicopter industry continues its wait for advanced new technologies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Jouppi, Sterling Richmond
Aviation Week has assembled this guide to some of the most important contests that are unfolding between 2024 and 2033.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Repeated sightings of a new form of low-observable features means infrared stealth technology is progressing out of military and industry laboratories.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Egon Rinderer
The timely availability of UAS due to fleet maintenance issues has come into question–possibly jeopardizing mission objectives.
Aircraft & Propulsion

AAR

AAR was selected by DLA Aviation to supply spare parts for Woodward fuel control product line (AAR is exclusive distributor for Woodward).

Defense

By Garrett Reim
True Anomaly, a startup developing spacecraft for space domain awareness missions, has raised $100 million in a Series B round of funding.
Commercial Space

By Matthew Fulco
L3Harris highlights the potential for the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne to help the defense contractor become a larger player in space and missile systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons