Defense

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

By Tony Osborne
Washington has approved Saudi Arabia to receive a $3 billion sustainment package for the country’s fleet of Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is not confirming or denying reports that it has been pushed out of a race to produce India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week's Jens Flottau and Robert Wall take you through the major news from the second day at Singapore Airshow 2026.
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
ATLA says it is seeing a roughly 50% increase in interest and engagement from foreign customers for Japanese defense solutions at this year's Singapore Airshow.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
High-energy lasers are entering service, and a U.S. Army solicitation document breaks down the expectations for their performance.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Airbus is still hunting for deals to bolster the dwindling A400M's backlog, but program boss Gerd Weber said he is more relaxed about winning contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Airbus Defense and Space says it has seen a sharp rise in the market for refueling tankers as it pitches the new generation of its A330 MRTT.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus, RSAF and DSTA received full certification from Spain for the Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) capability on the Airbus A330 MRTT.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
A Saab official says it is looking at a potential Canadian Gripen E/F production line also serving other buyers should it convince Ottawa to buy the fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion