Defense

By Mark Carreau
Lunar Flashlight has experienced a succession of green propellant thruster issues.
Space

By Steve Trimble
The goals of the effort suggest a future battlefield in which robotic air/ground teams are able to perform missions with little risk to human operators.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Mark Carreau
Russia’s Progress MS-22 cargo mission was on a course to dock autonomously with the International Space Station following a successful liftoff Feb. 9.
Space

Dassault Aviation will be attending Aero India Show 2023 to be held in Bangalore, India from 13 to 17 February.
Aerospace

By Jen DiMascio
South Korea aims for carrier-based KF-21; SOCOM’s 18-day deadline; Senator eyes electronic warfare progress; and U.S. Army prepares 2040 vision.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble, Guy Norris
A bizarre, five-day saga revealed a new Chinese spy program, possible advances in light-than-air technology and new high-altitude skills for the F-22.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Ukraine has kept its skies contested using a collection of internationally donated systems, though experts warn of donors’ complacency.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Ben Goldstein
Reliable Robotics will study the use of its automated flight and navigation technology in large, multi-engine U.S. Air Force jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
The U.S. Army can accept some risk in crafting a vision for forces in 2040, U.S. Army Futures Command chief Gen. James Rainey said Feb. 8.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee is prioritizing investment in military modernization, with an eye toward the electromagnetic spectrum.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
Small satellites dominated the space industry in terms of numbers, accounting for 95% of all spacecraft launched in 2022, according to a report by Bryce Tech.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX is taking steps to prevent Starlink technology provided to Ukraine from being used for offensive military purposes.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX will attempt to test-fire the 33 Raptor engines of its first Starship/Super Heavy booster on Feb. 9.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel is urging the agency and its policymakers to address or continue addressing a series of safety risk concerns.
Space

By Steve Trimble
The UK Prime Minister's announcement preceded a fresh call for NATO members to send fighters to Kyiv by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Molly McMillin
Daher unveiled a new five-year "Take off 2027” strategic plan to "become a large, profitable international company” with four complementary businesses.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Chen Chuanren
The news comes after Seoul scrapped plans for an F-35B-equipped light carrier.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Piotr Butowski
Signs indicate that Russian Kh-101 stocks are running low.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
A static firing of Super Heavy’s 33 Merlin engines is the last major milestone before debut launch.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
Spacetug developer Exotrail of France has raised a $58 million Series B round.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. government has approved a Foreign Military Sale package for Iraq to buy 15 407M and 16 412M attack helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
The International Space Station is nearing a challenging stretch.
Commercial Space

By Jen DiMascio
Boeing is forging ahead with the company’s long-standing bid to sell Block III Super Hornet fighters to the Indian Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
The Indian government has announced that defense spending will increase by 12.5% for fiscal 2023-24.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Proposals for the Ground Organic Loitering Aerial Munition-Echelon II (GOLAM-II) are due on Feb. 24.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare