Defense

Rafael CEO Yoav Tourgeman warns that a phaseout of U.S. military aid to Israel after 2028 could weaken defense industry ties between both countries.

Airbus Helicopters says it will deliver a rotorcraft concept for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) based on its high-speed compound technology.

Eve Air Mobility CEO Johann Bordais discusses the Eve-100's path to 2028 certification, production ramp-up, and industry consolidation.

Virgin Galactic and the AFRL have signed an agreement to jointly study the integration of space weather sensors into the spaceflight company’s newly developed Delta-class spaceplane.

Ukraine will use a €2.86 billion ($3.2 billion) tranche from its European Commission support loan to acquire more drones, air defense systems, missiles and equipment.

The Royal Thai Air Force plans to consolidate its frontline combat aircraft into three wings, with other units to transition to uncrewed and special-mission platforms.

Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson teases ambitious X-plane plans and an SR-71 revival ahead of NASA's inaugural MAX Power air show in November.

The Army details its upgrade road map for the AeroVironment E-HEL laser, including a decision on a new version by fiscal 2031.

The U.S. Army announces a new autonomous warfare command and orders the creation of autonomous units as industry floods AUSA with drones and robotic systems.

Lockheed Martin and Avio announce an agreement to produce solid rocket motors for the U.S. Army's ER GMLRS and PrSM long-range munitions.

Airbus is to lead the second phase of a European Defense Agency (EDA)-funded research project aimed at automating hose-and-drogue aerial refueling of uncrewed aircraft.

Airbus and the U.S. Army discuss four options for 215 UH-72A Lakota trainers including autonomous conversion for logistics and strike missions.

Airbus Helicopters is exploring an armed loyal wingman variant of its U145 uncrewed rotorcraft to accompany attack helicopters into combat.

Twenty-seven UK and U.S. allies back the conclusion that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was behind a foiled plot targeting U.S. forces at RAF Fairford.

The U.S. Army recently stress-tested the use of Amazon’s nascent proliferated communications network to provide high-speed connectivity to soldiers in the field.

U.S. Army and AeroVironment officials will re-open the supply chain for components and subsystems within the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program to competition.

Sikorsky unveils Black Hawk Next upgrades including a modular nose, new engine and autonomy software to extend the helicopter's service life past 2050.

Greene Tweed and GE Unison developed a carbon fiber engine bracket that is 86% lighter than its metal counterpart.

The Pentagon announces $350 million for quantum computing, including DARPA's QBI and a $150 million conditional loan to PsiQuantum for a Milpitas, California, hub.

The Pentagon backfills $200 million for the Bell MV-75 tiltrotor program as Textron spends internal funds to keep U.S. Army development and testing on schedule.

Korea Aerospace Industries partners with Moroccan MRO providers to propose FA-50/T-50 advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force.

Leonardo plans crewed-uncrewed teaming trials pairing a Eurofighter with Baykar’s Kizilelma uncrewed combat aircraft to expand European CCA capabilities.

A U.S. company has ordered a $20 million counter-drone system to protect its Middle East oil and gas facility, a Powerus executive told Aviation Week Oct. 12.

Kuwait contracts Marss Systems for £370M national counter-drone system using AI-enabled command and control to counter air and sea threats.