Defense

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has begun building the first prototype for the KF-X fighter program, following completion of the critical design review in September.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is test-flying an upgraded version of its Surion utility helicopter for export, with options including stub wings for weapons.

Honeywell announced on Oct. 15 that Mike Madsen has taken over as president and CEO of its Phoenix-based Aerospace business group, succeeding Tim Mahoney.

NASA’s flurry of spacewalks to replace aging batteries on the International Space Station’s far port side solar power truss has been interrupted by the discovery of a failed power controller following the second of the five planned excursions.

The South Korean air force is opposing a navy push for the defense ministry to order Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightnings in a contract that could be placed around 2024, according to industry sources close to the service.

Sierra Nevada Corp. is beginning full assembly of the first operational Dream Chaser spacecraft at its Louisville, Colorado, facility.

New Zealand is preparing to overhaul its military aviation capabilities, which will involve replacing core transport, surveillance and naval support aircraft.

A naval version has appeared for the Avic Harbin helicopter, which appears to be longer than Sikorsky’s H-60.

The Sikorsky/Boeing SB-1 Defiant is back flying after a delay caused by “joint creep” identified in the propulsion system testbed gearbox.

The Russian military plans to use a new Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) unmanned combat air vehicle to expand the radar coverage of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.

Global human spaceflight veterans believe the medical community must prepare a more comprehensive approach to physical and mental health threats that may emerge if they are to pursue a human return to the Moon and a push to Mars.

John Langford has been succeeded as president and CEO of Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences by Per Beith, formerly a senior director at the Boeing NeXt future mobility business unit.

South Korea has chosen LIG Nex1 as the maker of an air-to-ground cruise missile that the country’s defense technology agency has been working on.

There is an increased need for civilian MRO facilities to work on military aircraft. Subcontract resources can provide both financial and operational efficiencies to benefit taxpayers, in addition to lessening the burden on existing military infrastructure.

South Korea still hopes to integrate U.S. air-to-air missiles on the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-X fighter after the aircraft makes its first flight.

Raytheon is proposing a multisensor aircraft based on the Bombardier Global 6500 for a South Korean ground-surveillance requirement, partnering with Korean Air.

Fielding of the U.S. Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) could be delayed by a year if a proposed budget cut by Congress is enacted, a Lockheed Martin executive says.

Sikorsky has responded to a third request for proposals from South Korea for maritime anti-submarine helicopters, a representative said.

Norwegian rocket maker Nammo expects a positive decision this week to launch a concept demonstrator for a new air-breathing missile propulsion system.

The lesson of getting the U.S. Air Force’s Combat Rescue Helicopter effort back on track is a back-to-basics approach to program management.

The next step in the antitrust review process for the proposed merger of Raytheon and UTC could happen within a month, UTC Chief Executive Officer Greg Hayes said Oct. 14.

Boeing is maintaining a veil of secrecy surrounding its design of the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, and is the only vendor that has not disclosed details of its offering.

Space situational awareness startup LeoLabs has completed its first radar installation outside the U.S.

Karem Aircraft has teamed with Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to propose its AR40 active-rotor, winged, compound helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program.

The hallmark of Karem Aircraft's AR40 active-rotor, winged, compound helicopter is to fly fast.