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By Garrett Reim
Booz Allen Hamilton and Meta have deployed their “Space Llama” artificial intelligence system to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. military staged a test of an unknown, large missile launched on a steep trajectory from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, on April 25.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Alan Dron
Rapidly escalating tensions between Pakistan and India could lead to major airspace problems for international airlines in the region.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 experienced an engine fire on takeoff April 18 and conducted an emergency landing, damaging the tiltrotor.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Boom Supersonic plans to start core tests of its Symphony engine at a Colorado site formerly used by failed hypersonic propulsion company Reaction Engines.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Top manufacturers continue to express cautious optimism that the loss of SPS Technologies will not lead to major new-production flow disruptions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group has agreed to a long-term support package with Sikorsky to look after its S-92 rotorcraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries is in the early stages of assembling the first prototype for the Kaan indigenous fighter project.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Russia is embarking on a new path to replenish its Glonass satellite navigation system.
Satellites

By Mark Carreau
Dragonfly, a challenging and costly NASA mission to launch a drone rotocopter to Saturn’s large moon Titan, has completed the agency’s critical design review.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
The German Air Force is trying to ease concerns that the Lockheed Martin F-35s it is buying could be operationally impaired by U.S. control over the Joint Strike Fighter's technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Aerospace is expanding its engine R&D efforts following Seoul's commitment to pump $2.3 billion into development of a 16,000-lb. domestic fighter engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its military MRO capabilities to support the U.S. Defense Department's Regional Sustainment Framework.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab is looking to wrap up negotiations and finalize contracts this year for Gripen E/F deals with Thailand and Colombia, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency says the P160C motor, slated to boost performance of the Ariane 6 and Vega launchers, has completed its first test firing.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos are working on a backup plan to deorbit the International Space Station at the end of its operational life.
Space Exploration

By Brian Everstine
The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting a sharp rise in the Pentagon’s spending to maintain and modernize its nuclear arsenal.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
Space Compass Corp. has won a contract from Japan’s ministry of defense to demonstrate laser communications from a geostationary satellite.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is pressing ahead on near-term updates to its refueling fleet for connectivity and survivability as opposed to large-scale modernization.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Thierry Dubois
Startup company Ion-X is betting on the use of ionic micropropulsion for small satellites and planning to deliver its first commercial motor in 2026.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
China has sent three astronauts on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, blasting off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 5:17 pm Beijing time on April 24.
Operations & Safety

By Steve Trimble
L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik says he expects the Trump administration to release a basic version of the fiscal 2026 budget request within two weeks.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
China is widening the scope of its restrictions on the export of critical minerals to the U.S.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Arianespace is planning to launch Biomass from Kourou, French Guiana, on April 29.
Satellites