Defense

By Tony Osborne
The Eurofighter is set to receive its first external changes to the airframe since the first prototype flew in 1994.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab CEO Micael Johansson says NATO may decide on an E-3 AWACS replacement this year, for which the Swedish company is offering its GlobalEye.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Bangladesh Air Force expressed strong interest in Korea Aerospace Industries’ Light Armed Helicopter, sources familiar with the talks tell Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. says it is in “active discussions” with the Indian Air Force to start delivering the delayed Tejas Mk.1A light combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Israeli government has awarded Elbit Systems 400 million shekels to equip incoming Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the country’s air force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus Helicopters, Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency and the RSAF have conducted their first MUM-T trial between an H225M the Flexrotor UAS.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
RSAF's phased path—retire the C-130Bs, extend the life of the Hs, defer a full replacement—signals the Super Hercules may no longer be the default successor.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris expects a USAF production decision on a C-130H cockpit modernization program this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab expects partner Embraer to deliver the first Gripen E from a new Brazilian assembly line to the country’s air force before April, a company exec says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
ST Engineering and Lodd Autonomous signed agreements for the DrN-600 UAS to be trialed in the Middle East and Hili cargo eVTOL to be marketed in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week’s Jens Flottau and Robert Wall give their final analysis of Singapore Airshow 2026.
Aerospace

By Brian Everstine
Boeing says it is using internal funding to continue some work on integrating the GE Aerospace T901 engine onto its AH-64E Apaches despite a U.S. Army plan to end the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab plans next year to fly a fighter-sized uncrewed aircraft to begin airborne testing of technologies that would support a future combat aircraft program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The GAO challenges SDA’s rapid satellite deployment, citing risks in missile tracking and ground readiness, while SDA defends its fast-track approach.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Bell, Lockheed Martin and M1 advance in the U.S. Army competition to replace the UH-72A Lakota for primary flight training.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Startup Atropos unveils a subscale Tacit Spear airlifter, advancing autonomous cargo aircraft development with rapid testing and military logistics ambitions.
Supply Chain

By Mark Carreau
The U.S. House advances a NASA bill to boost Moon, Mars and ISS plans, support lunar bases and extend Hubble’s life, ensuring U.S. space leadership.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Raytheon ramps up missile production, boosting capacity for Tomahawk, Amraam, SM-6, and SM-3 interceptors under new Pentagon agreements.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM) has officially begun construction of its new maintenance hangar for C-130 Hercules and F-16 aircraft at Benslimane Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Warnes
Qatar has agreed to sell 12 of its 24 Eurofighters to Turkey, which has seen the aircraft at close quarters during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia signs a letter of intent with Leonardo for M-346 jets, aiming to modernize its air force with localized support, training and advanced capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Warnes
It became obvious at the recent Dubai Air Show 2025 that the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense, is still reconsidering its flying training options
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Warnes
There is intense speculation that the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to order up to 18 PAC-Chengdu JF-17C Thunder aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion