Defense

By Tony Osborne
Carrier operations are proceeding, but the UK’s Lockheed Martin F-35 program still faces major capability gaps.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Madrid’s funding package positions Airbus at the center of Spain’s contribution to European defense autonomy.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force’s next neighborhood watchdog spacecraft could be the first operational system capable of on-orbit refueling.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy made waves when he disclosed that he wants refuelable space situational awareness satellites.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Marshall Aerospace has halted plans to move from its current facilities in Cambridge, England, to Cranfield, England, citing cost concerns.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
The defense technology startup developing low-cost glide and guidance systems for ultra-long-range precision strikes has raised $3 million from investors.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine, Anna Sliwon-Stewart
The U.S. Army will further realign its attack helicopter fleet by shifting a large amount of its advanced AH-64E fleet to the National Guard.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command announced late Sept. 30 he would step down from the role, in the latest change to Air Force leadership.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Hemeria is preparing for the second flight test of its Balman maneuvering balloon in October and a longer one next year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Anduril and Korean Air Aerospace Division are widening their partnership to integrate UAS and command-and-control software to detect and fight wildfires.
Emerging Technologies

By Jeremy Kariuki
The government of Peru has expanded its emergency response fleet with the addition of a second Beechcraft King Air 360C air ambulance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters has named the town of Vemagal in India as the location for a new final assembly line for the H125 single-engine light helicopter.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The French government says it has ordered five additional Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS Albatros aircraft for maritime surveillance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian Defense Force is set to double its Lockheed Martin M142 Himars fleet after Washington approved the sale of 48 additional launchers.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
AeroVironment is looking to parlay its work on counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) laser weapons to go after anticipated business to combat higher-end threats.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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Craig Nieman, director in BAE Systems' Electronic Combat Solutions business discusses what's next in electronic warfare.
Defense

By Robert Wall
European startup Helsing aims to slay moribund defense procurement practices with its collaborative combat aircraft bid.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Three of four Lockheed F-104F two-seat jet fighters delivered to the West German Air Force are shown in formation over Germany.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Light helicopter manufacturers are battling it out to win the U.S. Army’s next-generation training fleet contract.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
New analysis focuses on the cost of developing clean-sheet, low-signature refuelers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has accepted the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) for operational use.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force finally has a formal nominee to be its top officer.
Defense

By Robert Wall
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit has given the go-ahead for Anduril and Zone 5 to move forward on counter-uncrewed aircraft system efforts.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Operations in the Middle East with the Reaper ended on Sept. 30 and are transitioning to the new MQ-9B Protector, according to information provided to Aviation Week.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Craig Caffrey
Poland was the main driver behind Europe’s defense budget growth from 2022-25, but is now running up against fiscal limits of what is sustainable going forward.
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