Defense

By Robert Wall
Hyperspectral satellite startup Kuva Space plans to build out an operational constellation of at least 100 Earth-observation satellites, the CEO says.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency plans to ask member states for $1.5 billion to help under Europe’s push to become more autonomous in space.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Northrop Grumman is offering its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System to Japan as Tokyo kicks off plans to upgrade the JADGE system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Guy Norris
The Edwards AFB test flight of Quarterhorse Mk.1 marks the first step on a path to follow-on high-speed test aircraft, including autonomous uncrewed products.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Hermeus has flown its remotely piloted Quarterhorse Mk. 1 demonstrator, marking a key step toward follow-on development of supersonic and hypersonic vehicles.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has flown the final F-16 bound for Ukraine to Belgium, where it will be made ready for operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has provided the strongest hint yet that his country will provide KEPD 350 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Joseph Schneider
Failure to adapt NATO in the current geopolitical situation risks fracturing the alliance and empowering adversaries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Network Staff
Moscow has green-lit a multi-year space plan that emphasizes more tangible outcomes and seeks to close a growing gap with rivals.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
A Pentagon-funded demonstration is on track next month to launch a series of experimental cargo delivery flights in North Dakota.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Sweden is acquiring two used Global 6500 business jets for the VIP mission, replacing a long-serving fleet of Gulfstreams.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
LCC Vueling has become the European launch customer for Australian startup MicroTau’s drag-reducing Riblet Modification Package.
Maintenance & Training

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy is progressing in the early stages of its long-term vertical lift plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Leonardo is proposing that Japan participates in its Proteus autonomous rotorcraft program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and ATLA are preparing to conduct a second at-sea test of the country's developmental railgun in June.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
A Leonardo executive has confirmed reports that it is in talks with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate its systems into the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
Editors discuss the pricey Golden Dome program and how the DOD is rebalancing its spending, cutting back in other areas like Army aviation modernization.
Check 6

Craig Caffrey and Rachel Hutchison
Once unthinkable, Europe now outspends the U.S. in some defense figures, but building back its arsenal will take time.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brandon Patrick
Japan has plotted a methodical and phased approach to fighter modernization that will transform their air combat capabilities in a relatively short amount of time.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has unveiled its own advanced jet trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems officials have hinted at further progress in the assembly of the Future Combat Air Demonstrator aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
2Excel Aviation has been awarded a contract to develop, modify and operate a pair of Boeing 737-800s for worldwide oil spill dispersant missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
U.S. Army researchers have revealed an experimental air defense interceptor powered by a dual-cycle, rocket-ramjet propulsion system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
TransDigm has thrived during the seven-year tenure of its outgoing CEO Kevin Stein.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
The House of Representatives on May 22 barely passed President Donald Trump’s extensive spending package, which includes a $150 billion plus-up in DOD spending.
Budget, Policy & Operations