Defense

By Molly McMillin
SpaceX officials traveled to Wichita Jan. 17 to meet with current suppliers and develop new supplier connections.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a Japanese satellite positioning system made mostly of satellites in quasi-zenith orbits.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Aurora plans to fly an X-plane for DARPA in 2025 that will fly solely by using active flow control instead of mechanical control surfaces.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Jan. 13 published a report taking stock of ABMS.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The request showed the current service leadership’s view of the venerable yet aging Hercules.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A re-winging project completed during the past five years has extended the airworthiness of each of the C-138s by 33,000 flight hours.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Mark Carreau
NASA has agreed to carry out nine of the recommendations by March 31, 2024.
Space

By Thierry Dubois
Last November, Europe’s three leading countries in space launchers issued a joint statement that set the stage for further cooperation.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Germany’s government has named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defense minister.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Former Boeing defense and space leader Leanne Caret has joined the board of directors of Raytheon Technologies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s organic fast jet training capacity is facing severe shortfalls due to engine problems affecting the Royal Air Force’s Hawk T2 fleet.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
Threats from North Korean missiles, China and Russia drive new push in uncrewed aircraft and strike capabilities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
A U.S. astronaut’s seat liner will be moved from the damaged Russian MS-22 capsule to the SpaceX Endurance Crew Dragon capsule in case of emergency.
Space

By Mark Carreau
A propulsion issue has inhibited the performance of three of the spacecraft’s four thrusters, which are fueled by a groundbreaking new green monopropellant.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Sustainable aviation fuel was transferred to a C-130 Hercules and a Eurofighter Typhoon during aerial refueling from an RAF Airbus A330 Voyager tanker.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
While details of the agreement remain limited, the aircraft is likely to be based on KAI’s MC-X tactical transport aircraft concept.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The deal is worth A$1.6 million ($1.1 million) and will be part of the F-35 Global Sustainment System (GSS).
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The pact will see the U.S. and Japan work together on areas such as lunar exploration and transportation that could see a Japanese astronaut walk on the Moon.
Space

By Guy Norris
The test was the ninth overall flight for Roc.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Stratospheric balloon operator World View will aim to become a publicly listed company via a reverse-merger deal with Leo Holdings Corp. II.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
Momentus has won a contract from FOSSA Systems to use its Vigoride space tug to deploy more of the company’s small satellites into low Earth orbit.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon announced the signing of two agreements following a meeting of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Japanese Minister of Defense Yasukazu Hamada.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The ministry’s spending plan will invest in uncrewed types of aircraft, ground vehicles, surface ships and submarines.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Michael Bruno
Cyber is seen entering an upcycle for investments, along with space, hypersonics, artificial intelligence and connectivity.
Space

By Brian Everstine
At the end of fiscal 2022, the Air Force’s total force pilot shortage rose to 1,907, an increase of 257 pilots from the end of 2021.
Light Attack and Advanced Training