A NATO ambition for member states to spend 5% of their GDP on defense will be on the agenda when the heads of member governments convene later this month.
The Boeing AH-64E has already shaped the attack helicopter market considerably in a relatively brief time on the world stage, and 254 are already in operation with non-U.S. militaries.
Anduril’s valuation soared to $30.5 billion after the high-flying defense technology startup raised $2.5 billion in a Series G round led by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.
The Royal Thai Air Force’s use of the Saab Gripen E/F in exercises involving foreign air forces—such as China’s—appears subject to certain limitations.
The U.S. Army set a five-month deadline starting from June 3 for companies to submit bids to replace the UH-72 as the primary trainer for helicopter pilots.
A Senate version of the $150 billion proposal to increase defense spending would add more money to select aircraft programs on top of a House-passed proposal.
Impulse Space said it raised $300 million in a Series C funding round, asserting it is “one of the largest venture rounds in the history of the space industry.”
The acquisition of Grob Aircraft, which still needs regulatory approvals, would add around 275 Grob employees to Helsing, as well as its flight facilities.
