Defense

Belarusian separatists claim to have destroyed a Russian Beriev A-50 airborne early warning aircraft.

SpaceX scrubbed launch of the NASA-backed Crew-6 mission with 2 min. 14 sec. left on the clock.

Josef Kutschi, managing director of Frequentis Middle East, explains to TATV's Mark Pilling how its customers are focused on deployable solutions, such as its remote digital tower, to enhance visibility and flexibility in complex air traffic environments.

One of the biggest challenges in the defence and security world is identifying and overcoming the rising threat of uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Paramount Group was showcasing its new brand and a strategic vision to become a global OEM at IDEX 2023.

Aero Vodochody's new line will deliver aircraft fuselages ready for final assembly of the Czech-made jet trainer.

The largest aerospace worker union in North America said Feb. 25 it reached a tentative agreement with Lockheed Martin covering some 4,000 staff.

Russia’s Soyuz MS-23 docked to the ISS late Feb. 25 to replace its ailing Soyuz MS-22 predecessor.

Smartphone manufacturer Samsung is joining the race to provide cellular services from space.

More analysis of a Blue Origin BE-4 qualification engine for ULA’s Vulcan rocket program is pushing the booster’s debut flight to no earlier than May 4.

The Pentagon on Feb. 24 announced another major batch of military aid for Ukraine just as Russia’s invasion passes the one-year mark.

Sierra Nevada Corp.’s new, small fleet of future contractor-owned, contractor-operated surveillance jets is taking shape.

Dominant narratives about the war frequently have proved false. What surprises await in 2023?

Sweden will help bolster Ukraine’s air defenses with deliveries of components for the Hawk missile system and the surface-launched IRIS-T air defense system.

Momentus on Feb. 23 announced a preliminary settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the turbulent space tug startup.

The decision means Singapore's future Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fleet will number a confirmed 12 aircraft.

A top U.S. diplomat declined to say specifically which countries are moving away from Russian weapons systems, but that more details will be available soon.

GAL-AMMROC (Global Aerospace Logistics - Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Centre), has signed an MoU with Rabdan Academy to cooperate on training, research and development in the academic and training fields.

South Africa’s radical Mwari multi-role military aircraft has racked up its first sales, with more to come, says its manufacturer.

Thibaut Trancart of CAE Defence & Security explains to TATV's Mark Pilling why this leading provider of synthetic training and mission operations support is going from strength to strength in the Middle East since opening its first office in Abu Dhabi in 2016.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) becomes the second export customer for the FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft.

After years of stagnation in the commercial helicopter market, the industry is seeing the first signals of a reawakening.

A new level of scrutiny and investment is coming to high- and near-space altitudes following a bizarre series of ballooning incidents in February.

Western companies, including many well-known names in the aerospace industry, continue to pour money into Russia’s coffers through the purchase of titanium.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.