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By Robert Wall
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales expects Denmark’s decision to buy the Eurosam SAMP/T NG ground-based air defense system as only the first of several deals.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
North Korea has claimed it tested two hypersonic missiles on Oct. 22, describing them as part of an “important weapon system,” according to state media reports.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Systems and Diehl will explore the integration of South Korean multi-function radar (MFR) technology into the German company's air defense systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
Competition is heating up between the operators of Chinese megaconstellations that intend eventually to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
L3Harris plans to start testing a podded version of the ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield EW system for retrofits on fielded Lockheed Martin F-16 Blk. 70/72s.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
South Korea, Japan and Taiwan are possible sales targets in Asia for the newly unveiled X-BAT VTOL collaborative combat aircraft, a Sheild AI official says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.
Satellites

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By Anna Sliwon-Stewart
Replacing the Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fighter fleet is a top priority, but difficult financial conditions and political uncertainty have led to reduced defense budgets for fiscal 2026.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Kim Minseok
LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Aerospace unveiled six new air-launched missiles currently in prototyping during the ADEX 2025 defense exhibition in Seoul.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has released a draft request for proposals for new satellites under the RG-XX program, an Oct. 21 notice says.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) design needs to have “full-spectrum” low-observability and ultra-long range built in, the RAF's programs head says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
As interest grows in rotating detonation engines for hypersonic flight, a startup specialist in the tech says it will receive backing from Lockheed Martin.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has tapped Vantor to help it track high-interest objects on orbit using non-Earth imaging, the company announced Oct. 22.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
France is budgeting €2.9 billion for the development and acquisition of a new generation maritime patrol aircraft, budget documents have revealed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Dream Chaser’s debut, originally targeted for 2021, has been repeatedly delayed.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
Seneca, a startup developing firefighting drones, raised a $60 million venture capital round to increase production of UAVs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
An ex-NASA administrator has urged the U.S. to maintain a permanent human presence in low Earth orbit after the end of the International Space Station.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Ukraine has taken a first step in acquiring as many as 150 Saab Gripen Es through a long-term agreement with Sweden.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Jennifer Meszaros
The seventh China (Tianjin) International Helicopter Exposition had 52 aircraft on display, including new uncrewed eVTOL designs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
German defense electronics company Rohde & Schwarz is teaming up with manufacturing equipment provider Trumpf to target the growing counter-drone laser market.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Eutelsat is in talks with French armaments agency DGA over hosted payloads as the two sides look to finalize contract terms around a 10-year services agreement.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
DroneShield is looking to parlay the booming demand for ways to defeat the threat from uncrewed aircraft into roughly tripling of sales in the coming years.
Aircraft & Propulsion