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Aviation Week Staff
ELBIT buys UTACS... NEW SHEPARD flies... AURORA’s Langford join CLICK BOND board...
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By Craig Caffrey
While major new contracts generally grab the headlines within the global military aircraft market, Aviation Week’s newly released 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast projects that aftermarket demand will far outstrip spending on procurement over the next decade.
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By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force could receive a “significant part” of a future $1.5 trillion defense budget as proposed by President Donald Trump.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force plans to launch the next GPS III satellite no earlier than Jan. 25, the service’s Space Systems Command announced Jan. 22.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
Hadrian, a startup which is building automated factories for the defense sector, has launched a 3D printing division.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The UK defense ministry is progressing with plans to launch a contest to find a replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Michael Bruno
Suppliers to GE Aerospace boosted their material input to the engine OEM by more than 40% in 2025, including a double-digit improvement in the fourth quarter.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Electra.aero has signed a predelivery payment agreement with Bristow Group, the first deposit-backed commitment to buy its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Crucial for defense and scarce due to China’s export controls, samarium was recently named the most vulnerable critical mineral by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
SpaceX plans to deploy a space-to-ground laser link on its Starlink constellation, CEO Elon Musk said.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force expects a quick delivery of the Boeing 747-8i given to President Donald Trump by the government of Qatar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Some of the UK RAF Eurofighter fleet is set to receive an advanced AESA radar under a $610 million contract.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Spanish defense electronics provider Indra says it is developing an airborne electronic-attack system for use on fighters.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
German space launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has secured two further ESA launches, while still working toward the inaugural liftoff of RFA One.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
French metallic parts supplier Mecadaq is to take over cabin and seat component specialist Echeverria and helicopter engine maintenance expert Lopez.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
FCAS is suffering due to a slow pace of decision-making rather than political will to work together, France’s ambassador to Germany says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Rocket Lab suffered a structural failure of the Neutron's Stage 1 tank during testing, setting back efforts to get the fully reusable launcher to liftoff.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

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News in brief.
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Aviation Week Staff
SAFRAN demonstrations Blacknaute INS system... RAYTHEON gets Tomahawk award... New COO at SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE...
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By Mark Carreau
The four members of NASA’s Crew-11 Dragon mission appeared healthy and in good spirits as they gathered for a Jan. 21 news briefing.
Operations & Safety

By Matthew Fulco
Space startup Astra said on Jan. 21 that it has shipped 110 satellite engines since Jan. 2025 and is planning to test its new rocket (Rocket 4) this year.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
The GPS signals on satellites are being jammed from terrestrial sources at growing rates, and the demand for alternate options for position, navigation and timing is burgeoning.
Operations & Safety

By Garrett Reim
Blue Origin plans to start launching TeraWave in the fourth quarter of 2027, a 5,408-satellite, high-throughput communications network.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group has received additional orders for the HT-750 optionally manned turbine-powered light helicopter from the UAE.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Germany has signed up to acquire additional stocks of the Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile, MBDA has declared.
Missile Defense & Weapons