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By Garrett Reim
NASA plans to study the manufacturing of exotic glass fibers in the microgravity of space for use in quantum sensing and communications applications.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
Two space startups recently conducted a self-funded mission to showcase autonomous maneuvering in low Earth orbit.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
Vast Space LLC has issued a call for research proposals that could be conducted aboard its under development Haven-1 commercial space station.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
Intuitive Machines, Leonardo and Telespazio have signed a commercially cooperative U.S.-European strategic accord intended to enhance interoperability.
Space Exploration

By Michael Bruno
Suppliers to Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft programs expect to be running at significantly higher monthly production levels starting in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Nothing about SpaceX’s initial public offering will be routine.
Commercial Space

By Vivienne Machi
Missile defense startup Long Wall has introduced a new surface-launched exoatmospheric interceptor.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Germany has decided to buy 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, exercising options placed as part of its landmark deal for the rotorcraft two years ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German drone-maker Quantum Systems has set up a joint venture with Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics to build drones at scale for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
Officials says the Department of the Air Force is moving quickly to award multiple competitive contracts for space-based moving target indication assets.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
China’s recent deployment of nine satellites occurred dangerously close to a Starlink satellite, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering said.
Operations & Safety

By Chen Chuanren
The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
New Combat Forces Command Commander Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon plans to focus his time in command on training for orbital warfare.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force recently took delivery of the first production unit for the Meadowlands Counter Communications System.
Satellites

By Brian Everstine
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA is moving ahead with a pair of missions to better understand Sun/Earth interactions and future human deep space exploration destinations.
Space Exploration

By Steve Trimble
A market survey shows the U.S. Air Force is close to launching development of a new version of the Lockheed Martin C-130J for the arctic mission.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
DARPA has granted BAE Systems a contract for its Oversight program to make software that allows new military sats to track up to 1,000 targets on the ground.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. government has cleared Pakistan to order a package of communications upgrades and a small number of munitions for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon does not effectively address safety issues related to the V-22 due to a lack of oversight, non-compliance with airworthiness and safety of flight procedures, and ongoing materiel problems, new reports find.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian government has selected CAE to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Helsinki is buying the missiles for use with its soon-to-be-delivered Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Quantum Systems has secured a deal to provide up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones to the German Armed Forces to replace the Aladin used across the services.
Aircraft & Propulsion