Defense

By Jen DiMascio, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne, Brian Everstine
The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles.
Check 6

By Michael Bruno
The update comes after Relativity Space’s mostly 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on March 22 but failed to reach orbit.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
An Ariane 5 heavy launcher is scheduled to lift off April 13 with a probe designed to determine whether Jupiter’s icy moons meet the conditions for life.
Space

By Chen Chuanren
The Japanese Defense Ministry is moving ahead with a new standoff missile as well as pursuing its hypersonic program and a new submarine-launched cruise missile
Missile Defense & Weapons

Embraer has launched the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, which will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
Iceye plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Orbital Engenharia, a Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil-based rocket maker, on April 12.
Space

By Garrett Reim
The startup obtained Google’s Project Loon technology to coordinate satellite communications.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Romania appears to be accelerating its long-planned move to buy F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
The Space Development Agency has issued a solicitation for proposals for its satellite constellation’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer.
Space

By Mark Carreau
NASA will soon choose four volunteers to enter its new Mars Dune Alpha, an elaborate simulated red planet habitat.
Space

EMBRAER and SAAB signed MOU to pursue business development and engineering opportunities, including positioning the C-390 to meet needs of Swedish Air Force.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
The memorandum of understanding marks the first time the industrial partners have agreed to collaborate on the C-390 and fighter technologies beyond the Gripen.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force will use two light aircraft as flying testbeds for new technologies, including synthetic fuels.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
In addition to the prize money, competitors and their proposals will also receive attention from potential external funding sources and investors.
Space

By Chen Chuanren
Known as Joint Sword, this iteration was arguably more low key than the 2022 edition.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Belgium has become the first international participant in the General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian operators club established by the UK RAF.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Nordic nation will become the first foreign customer for the David’s Sling ground-based air defense (GBAD) system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
Boeing has delivered its third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to communications company SES.
Commercial Space

Helicopters play a major role in the defence and security of Bahrain. Alan Warnes has been looking at the Royal Bahraini Air Force and the background to its capabilities.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Red Cat Holdings, an emerging supplier of small drones for the military, has invested in Firestorm, a U.S. startup developing a modular UAS.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Piotr Butowski
An increasing number of signs indicate that work on a new Russian high-performance air-launched missile is nearing completion.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Todd Tuthill
The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry saw billions of dollars being invested across the industry in 2022.
Budget, Policy & Operations

SpaceX says its Starship/Super Heavy space transportation system is ready for its first orbital flight test once the FAA issues a launch license.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
Each is to receive up to $600,000 over two years under 2023 Phase II NIAC grants.
Space

By Steve Trimble
A new L3Harris cruise missile is coming to the Bell AH-1Z Viper.
Budget, Policy & Operations