Defense

The amount of spending suggests a greater effort than put into previous concept designs earlier in this decade for the aircraft.

This week the U.S. Congress races to finish its business before the year-end recess

Norway and Sweden look set to receive shots in the arm to their defense capabilities in the 2020s, as neighboring governments react to the threat posed by Russia.

An absence of debate over defense policy during the election campaign raises questions about priorities.

Brexit brings with it security and fiscal challenges that could impact on defense capability.

After a decade of emphasis on the air force, priorities may shift to the navy and strategic missile forces.

Although not huge spenders, South American countries aim to develop local defense capabilities.

Even flagging helicopter products are finding customers in the midst of defense spending hikes.

A blueprint that could define a dramatic shift in the U.S. approach to airpower after 2030 could emerge next year

Worldwide Airbus C295 military fleets, excerpted from Aviation Week’s Fleet Discovery Database.

The Czech Republic has ordered an additional pair of C295 turboprop airlifters from Airbus.

D-Orbit, an Italian startup aiming to provide orbital transportation and satellite decommissioning, claimed a new round of funding Dec. 16.

Counter-drone systems continue to proliferate on the market, but tech and operational challenges in countering UAS have not yet been fully surmounted, a new study says.

Aerospace and defense holding company Novaria Group has acquired Long-Lok, a manufacturer of self-locking and self-sealing fasteners.

Airbus Ventures, the corporate venture capital investment wing of the European aerospace and defense giant, said it co-led a $17 million Series A round of investment in Munich-based Isar Aerospace.

Staging the solar electric foundation of NASA’s planned Gateway at the Moon will take some patience.

A Kazakhstan factory will begin assembling helos locally for the first time after signing an accord with Russian Helicopters.

It may be one of NATO’s biggest economies, but Germany is struggling to meet the alliance’s 2% of GDP target and grow its armed forces.

The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one Airbus C295 military airlifter.

NATO’s London meeting in December exposed deep divisions among alliance members.

More new space launch providers could make the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia, their home.

The USMC has put two prize challenges that lie at the heart of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Aircraft System Expeditionary program on hold.

The USAF’s bidding deadline for the $85 billion contract to develop the GBSD missile passed on Dec. 13 with no offer from Boeing, leaving Northrop Grumman as expected as the sole bidder.

Small-sat launcher Rocket Lab will look to bring its expected first-stage booster recycling system to its new Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Island, Virginia.

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