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By Brandon Patrick
In fewer than two decades Algeria will have transformed its combat air forces from a mix of 70s- and 80s-era legacy Russian platforms to a shiny mix of new-build fighters representing the best that eastern manufacturers currently have on offer.
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By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force plans to award the next contract for new missile-tracking satellites in medium-Earth orbit about three months behind schedule.
Space Symposium

By Steve Trimble
Advances in fighters, airlifters and refuelers are necessary for the U.S. military to compete with the Chinese Air Force, says the head of Indo-Pacific Command.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
China’s AVIC has completed a 30-hr. flight with a hydrogen-powered uncrewed aircraft system, breaking the domestic record for fuel-cell-powered aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
India’s government has approved the purchase of new carrier-capable Rafale combat aircraft to equip the country’s naval air arm.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A Boeing F-15C has completed the final flight by the aircraft’s active-duty fleet, marking 46 years of operational service by the twin-engine fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has declared its fleet of upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000D ready for the front line.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
SkyDrive has flown its SD-05 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi for the first time in a public demonstration, at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Fuselages for Airbus’ H130 light helicopter are to be produced in India by Mahindra Aerostructures under a new partnering arrangement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
Australia can join a growing foreign order backlog of RTX AIM-120 Amraam missiles as U.S. military orders dwindle for the medium-range air-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
The Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on U.S. allies is undermining efforts to strengthen critical-mineral supply chains under pressure from China.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
Startup Umbra has received a Strategic Funding Increase contract from SpaceWERX to develop a synthetic aperture radar satellite that can tip-and-cue targets.
Satellites

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By Steve Trimble
A new executive order calls for scrutinizing or canceling any major acquisition program that is either 15% behind schedule or 15% over budget, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on April 9.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is using many terms to describe a mission area where satellites can move in space and continue operating even under duress in a conflict.
Space Symposium

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is readying a new international partner strategy amid a concerted push to better integrate its processes and operations with its allies.
Space Symposium

By Mark Carreau
Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to be NASA administrator, has stressed the importance of returning to the Moon with human explorers ahead of China.
Space Symposium

By Matthew Fulco
A California-based aerospace business that says it is neither a startup nor a private-equity firm has launched with $76.5 million in capital to deploy.
Program Management

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Air Force and Viasat have reached a tentative resolution in a months-long lawsuit concerning a SDA-related contract award, court documents show.
Space Symposium

By Tony Osborne
The UK Defense Ministry has begun exploring the market to find a replacement for the Crowsnest helicopter-borne airborne-early-warning radar system.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Satellite imagery appears to confirm Algeria has become the latest customer for the Sukhoi Su-35, potentially taking delivery of those built for Egypt.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The KAI KF-21 fighter has successfully completed its first nighttime air-to-air refueling test, as the program inches toward operationalization in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
European defense spending may be growing faster now than at any time since World War II, but trends continue to vary significantly from country to country.
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By Richard Aboulafia
The Trump administration’s next-generation military aircraft plans appear to be moving the U.S. away from global partnerships.
Budget, Policy & Operations