Defense

By Robert Wall
Ukraine has been able to use electronic attack techniques to seriously degrade the effectiveness of Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile and other systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
In a rare move, U.S. military leaders are proactively reversing or reconsidering spending decisions made only two months ago.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Quantum sensing technology that a DARPA official described as the “end of stealth” is moving out the laboratory and into operational testing.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada Co. has mounted its quickly developed air base defense system on uncrewed surface vessels with an eye on countering one-way attack drones that threaten international shipping.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Ukraine requires $4.4 billion in electronic warfare systems for 2026 as international coalition works to meet urgent defense needs against Russia.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Aviation Week Staff
BAE plans $135m in U.S. facility enhancements... BOEING gets German Poseidon training system award... SURF AIR MOBILITY names new board chairman...
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Aviation Week Staff
Saab Eyes Extended Passive EW Sensing Wall With New Sensor
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Robert Wall
Israel Aerospace Industries said it has secured a $1 billion deal from its home customer for air defense equipment as it reported record order backlog.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM seeks exportable version of Silent Knight terrain-following radar for allied forces and conventional military branches.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
RTX demonstrates PACE4ACE jam-resistant network technology enabling continuous communications for dispersed forces during electronic warfare.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
The UK government has accused Russia of recklessness after two dangerous intercepts of Royal Air Force Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence-gathering aircraft in international airspace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
U.S. Air Force tests Istari's Industry One platform to enable secure digital collaboration across defense industrial base partners.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The most valuable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force during the 38-day air strike campaign against Iran earlier this year proved to be the MQ-9A Reaper, the Air Force’s top general told lawmakers May 20.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Rohde & Schwarz has struck an agreement with Ukraine’s Infozahyst to work together in areas such as jamming and counter-drone technology.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Ben Goldstein
AltoVolo begins full-scale Sigma VTOL demonstrator production targeting 2026 first flight with hybrid-electric propulsion and open-rotor design.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
Rafael tests new 10 kg-class Sigma signals intelligence system for UAVs, using edge computing and AI to analyze electronic battlefield data.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace partners with TKMS to establish Canadian launch capability in Nova Scotia, targeting NATO responsive space needs.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Force advances on-orbit logistics with $20M challenge and dual demonstrations to assess commercial refueling and servicing capabilities.
Satellites

By Angus Batey
The Norwegian startup developing the Noemi electric flying boat is targeting first flight of a prototype by the end of 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus proposes partial reset of European FCAS program to address Ukraine war lessons and industrial partner disputes over next-gen fighter requirements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Volta Space Technologies tests lunar power-beaming technology to enable extended surface operations during two-week Moon nights via orbital laser transmission.
Satellites

Aviation Week Staff
Russia's twin-seat Su-57D fighter completes first flight as UAC targets export markets including India with new variant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris is increasing its international pitch for the OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft by offering the modified crop duster as an effective counter-drone hunter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany prioritizes rapid military capability upgrades to address space gaps while pursuing long-term sovereign solutions.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation moves to dismiss Archer's claims about Chinese operations and tariff classifications in ongoing eVTOL legal battle.
Advanced Air Mobility