Defense

By Tony Osborne
Nigeria’s Army has ordered a dozen MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack/scout helicopters from U.S. manufacturer MD Helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has approved production of the Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, with an award of $285 million for the first batch of aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Carl Conetta
While it is unlikely that Russia will turn to nuclear weapons, the ongoing war in Ukraine may prompt a new strategic standoff.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
AI produces alien-like bone structures that are lighter and stronger.
Space

William Alberque
Three reasons why the use of nuclear weapons does not make sense for Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
Lonestar Data Holdings, a startup developing a data center for Moon-based operations, has raised $5 million in a seed round.
Commercial Space

GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS, Germany completed upgrade/modernization program on two Dornier 228s for Royal Thai Navy.
Defense

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force wants to formally kill its KC-Y “Bridge Tanker” program as it accelerates its future Next Generation Air Refueling System.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force will buy three new General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Ukraine has about 60 aircraft remaining, but those have been made “worthless” in the face of highly effective Russian air defenses.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency sent a destruct command to the new H3 rocket March 7 after a successful initial liftoff.
Space

By Tony Osborne
The UK and German air forces have linked arms to undertake a joint air policing mission from Estonia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The F-35 Joint Program Office suspended F-35 deliveries and halted production flight operations after the Dec. 15 crash of a Lockheed-owned F-35B.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The contractual milestone ends a four-year negotiating process with the F-35 Joint Program Office as the U.S. Air Force evaluates a replacement engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airborne testing for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter with an active electronically scanned array radar is underway.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The new owners of MD Helicopters are envisioning raising production to 50 helicopters a year by 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Although fighters and long-range missiles have topped Ukraine’s urgent cries for more weapons from the West, attack helicopters also are on the list.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
China’s defense budget is set to increase by 7.1% for fiscal 2023, rising from CNY1,450.4 billion to CNY1,553.7 billion ($224.9 billion).
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Wu Ximing, designer of the CAIC Z-10 attack helicopter, has commented on development of a new rotorcraft as China increases its defense budget.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has finally placed two Xian MA600 ‘Modern Ark’ medium transport aircraft into service.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Boeing has emerged as a surprise teammate in Airbus’ efforts to offer a military version of its H175 super-medium helicopter to the UK.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Honda pursues SAF; Lithium-air battery; Fly-by-wire for GA; SAF from camelina.
Emerging Technologies

By Irene Klotz
The newest players in the space industry have some familiar names.
Commercial Space

By Guy Norris
The F-35 Joint Program Office has issued a directive recommending that all Pratt & Whitney F135 engines be retrofitted within 90 days.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
South Korea’s DAPA has unveiled a new plan to develop a 15,000-lb.-thrust-class turbofan engine as a national research and development project.
Aircraft & Propulsion