Defense

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

By Robert Wall
Germany prepares to launch competition for airborne standoff jammer under luWES program.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Saab unveils compact passive EW sensor for border surveillance with 1-18 GHz coverage.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Growing demand for the Multi-Role Tanker Transport derivative of the A330 airliner has prompted Airbus to expand its conversion capacity, adding a new
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Craig Caffrey, Robert Wall
Germany has massive defense spending plans. Here’s what they look like.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
NORAD intercepts aircraft over DC airspace... LOCKHEED gets F-35 armament award... TERRA DRONE debuts interceptor drone in Ukraine...
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By Vivienne Machi
Gurpartap Sandhoo has assumed permanent leadership of the U.S. Space Development Agency and the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for missile warning and tracking.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has paused flying its Northrop T-38 Talon II trainer following a May 12 crash during a training flight in Mississippi.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Italy looks set to become the next customer for Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, tender documents have revealed.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
As part of its plan to field new transport aircraft, SOCOM wants to prioritize cost-effective operations, range and a broad sustainment enterprise.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
U.S. bombers will try to leverage the Jacobs-supplied AgilePod-26 for new electronic warfare capabilities.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Ben Goldstein
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
NATO combat aircraft supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace, in the first-ever engagement for the 22-year-old alliance operation.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Ukraine’s multidomain trench warfare stalemate demands new tech breakthroughs to regain maneuverability.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare