Defense

Confirmed details are still scant, but a recent congressional disclosure suggests the U.S. Navy has a powerful new tool coming into existence.

Trump administration tariffs could become the new “kitchen sink” excuse for whatever ails aerospace and defense earnings.

The UK says it will sign a partnership agreement with Germany to bolster the provision of air defense equipment to Ukraine.

Terma says it has struck an agreement with Ukrainian drone-maker Odd Systems to jointly work on a system to bring down uncrewed air systems.

The U.S. Air Force has set up a foreign military sales office amid some international interest in the Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf.

China is increasingly signaling progress in developing its next-generation carrier-based air wing, with preparations underway for a likely debut at the Sept. 3 Victory Day military parade.

The Italian government has formally signed the contract to acquire two EA-37B standoff jamming aircraft, manufacturer L3Harris Technologies says.

Belgium will acquire 11 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, boosting its planned fleet for 45 aircraft.

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The Senate on July 17 voted by unanimous consent to confirm U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead the Trump administration’s Golden Dome for America initiative.

Embraer on July 17 launched the flight test campaign in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for the NATO-standard A-29N variant first ordered by Portugal.

Hadrian, a defense technology startup focused on advanced manufacturing, has raised $260 million in a Series C round.

Saab is looking to boost output of Gripen fighters given ongoing contract talks and potential orders, company CEO Micael Johansson said.

The parent of space and defense technology company York Space Systems has agreed to acquire U.S.-based ground communications provider ATLAS Space Operations.

Editors gather after GASCC on the eve of the Royal International Air Tattoo to discuss the latest developments in air power as U.S. budget season impacts programs.

Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to enhance collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar systems.

Australian has grounded its fleet of 22 Airbus Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters following a hard landing incident during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

A new low-cost cruise missile designed to be launched by fighters is now also on the U.S. Air Force wish list.

L3Harris Technologies unveiled the electronic warfare Green Wolf air vehicle on July 17.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is offering a variant of its YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) for potential European programs.

India is doubling down on efforts to develop an indigenous drone industry after a 100-hr. conflict in May with archrival Pakistan.

Germany and the UK have agreed to deepen their defense ties, including better harmonizing equipment export policy.

Switzerland says its delivery of Patriot air defense equipment will be late because the U.S. Defense Department is prioritizing shipments to Ukraine.

The Israeli government has agreed to seek 42 billion shekels ($12.5 billion) for 2025-26 to cover costs associated with recent rounds of fighting.

Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin has told Aviation Week what the U.S. Air Force learned from the unprecedented strikes by seven B-2s on Iranian targets in June.