Defense

By Mark Carreau
The Hubble Space Telescope has initiated imagery gathering with a single gyroscope, following the malfunction of one of the three aiming and steering devices.
Space

By Matthew Fulco
Synspective, a Tokyo-based SAR satellite data and analytics solutions provider, announced June 20 it has raised 7 billion yen ($44 million).
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters says it is two-three years away from finalizing the development of its VSR700 uncrewed helicopter.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
ESA expects an agreement between Arianespace and Avio to be completed soon for the Italian company to take over commercialization and operations of the Vega C.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Missile manufacturer MBDA is proposing to develop a ground-launched conventional deep-strike cruise missile to provide a new deterrent capability for Europe.
Missile Defense & Weapons

The World Defense Show 2026 has registered early demand from international exhibitors, with floorspace for the event already 50 percent sold.
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. State Department approved Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 loitering munitions from both AeroVironment and Anduril.
Missile Defense & Weapons

SpaceX was a 50-employee upstart when it was first featured on Aviation Week’s cover on March 29, 2004.
Defense

By Brian Everstine
Public spotlight again focuses on the Ospreys as tiltrotors will not return to full operations for a year.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

Our June 29, 1959, cover showed a North American X-15 “rocket research aircraft” being dropped from a Boeing B-52 on its first free-flight flight test two weeks earlier near Edwards AFB, California.
Defense

By Angus Batey
A new, portable, immersive simulator launched this month could help militaries enhance close air support training, streamlining provision and enhancing realism.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Mark Carreau
NASA and Boeing have once again extended the stay of the CST-100 Starliner’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) at the International Space Station.
Space

By Matthew Fulco
Geespace, the satellite technology arm of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, says it has deployed its Future Mobility Constellation in the Middle East.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
The Biden administration on June 17 announced its intention to fly an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
Space

By Tony Osborne
The Italian Army has declared the new AW249 Fenice attack helicopter a pillar of its transformation, following its public debut at the Eurosatory defense show.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Irene Klotz
Lockheed Martin will build up to seven spacecraft for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Extended Observations program.
Space

By Anna Sliwon-Stewart
Sudanese Air Force faces conundrum.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force did not back up its proposal to retire older Block 20 F-22s sufficiently, the Government Accountability Office argues in a new report.
Budget, Policy & Operations

FDH DEFENSE AFTERMARKET was formed by FDH Aero after acquisition of UNICAL DEFENSE (military aircraft aftermarket parts and logistics).

Defense

LOCKHEED MARTIN delivered the 2,700th C-130 Hercules.

Defense

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is close to an agreement with Boeing on the E-7A Wedgetail program, after cost disagreements derailed the program for months.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Matthew Fulco
Bombardier has its mojo back. The company is consistently profitable, with strong demand for its business jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

A prototype of the T-38 Talon supersonic jet trainer made its first flight on April 10, 1959, from Edwards AFB, California.
Defense

Aviation Week is increasing the frequency of the Space Digest from monthly to bi-weekly, bringing you even more news, analysis and insight.
Defense

By Robert Wall
Kongsberg has begun marketing a mobile version of Nasams, which has enjoyed strong demand in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons