Defense

Germany prepares to launch competition for airborne standoff jammer under luWES program.

Saab unveils compact passive EW sensor for border surveillance with 1-18 GHz coverage.

Growing demand for the Multi-Role Tanker Transport derivative of the A330 airliner has prompted Airbus to expand its conversion capacity, adding a new

Germany has massive defense spending plans. Here’s what they look like.

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Gurpartap Sandhoo has assumed permanent leadership of the U.S. Space Development Agency and the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for missile warning and tracking.

The U.S. Air Force has paused flying its Northrop T-38 Talon II trainer following a May 12 crash during a training flight in Mississippi.

Italy looks set to become the next customer for Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, tender documents have revealed.

As part of its plan to field new transport aircraft, SOCOM wants to prioritize cost-effective operations, range and a broad sustainment enterprise.

U.S. bombers will try to leverage the Jacobs-supplied AgilePod-26 for new electronic warfare capabilities.

As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.

USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.

The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.

Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.

Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.

Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.

SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.

Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.

NATO combat aircraft supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace, in the first-ever engagement for the 22-year-old alliance operation.

Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.

Ukraine’s multidomain trench warfare stalemate demands new tech breakthroughs to regain maneuverability.

Japan boosts defense startups with new funding as lenders ease restrictions.

South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.

Grace Gratton, a junior studying space physics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, shares her groundbreaking research and advice on dedication as a 2026 20 Twenties winner.

GE Aerospace on May 19 revealed a new small turbofan design optimized for the cost profile of the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market.