Defense

Kongsberg is hoping to get word from the U.S. government in the coming weeks about its proposed acquisition of low-cost missile developer Zone 5 Technologies.

The U.S. State Department has approved the Philippines’ request for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X training package, valued at approximately $150 million.

The F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter’s increased combat radius favors a missile-carrying CCA that could be deployed by crewed fighters and bombers.

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U.S. Approves JDAM Sale To Ukraine.

Ukraine can buy 1,532 precision, extended-range glide bombs from Boeing, the U.S. government said on May 5.

GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace Industries have signed a contract on the supply of F404 engines for use on TAI’s Hurjet jet trainer.

The U.S. military is bolstering its investments in autonomous systems and needs to test those platforms before they are used on signal-cluttered battlefields.

With conflicts near its borders increasingly dominated by one-way attack drones, Turkey’s defense industry is accelerating efforts to develop domestic options.

American combat aircraft and other forces are maintaining a high pace of operations to detect and down Iranian threats in the Persian Gulf.

Ursa Major is in talks about a new phase of testing of a unique, liquid-fueled tactical missile demonstrator after two test firings.

Anduril Industries has gathered five industry partners to support its work on the U.S. Space Force’s space-based interceptor program, the company says.

Spacecraft developer Quantum Space says former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will serve as its next chief executive.

The EU launched a call for participation in the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance aimed at fostering development of UAS and ways to defend against them.

Rheinmetall warned investors that first-quarter sales came in below their consensus expectations, but said that recovery in the current quarter would make up for the shortfall.

New Zealand’s Syos Aerospace is preparing to field a wider range of drones for testing in Ukraine.

Firefly Aerospace has made progress building and testing the major flight components of the future Eclipse medium-lift launch vehicle, CEO Jason Kim says.

Soon, and for the first time since Panama disbanded its armed forces in 1989, the country will add a dedicated armed aircraft capability in the form of four A-29 Super Tucanos to help enhance its surveillance, close-air support, special operations, drug interdiction and border monitoring capabilities.

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The Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer can enter a belated low-rate initial production phase, the U.S. Air Force said on May 4.

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The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

A portion of the retired Boeing KC-10 Extender fleet could be back in service and refueling U.S. military aircraft by year’s end.

The U.S. Air Force, Boeing and Rolls-Royce will start modifying the first B-52 as part of a reengining effort this year.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”