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By Graham Warwick
Startup Electra.aero is to study the benefits of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for U.S. Army operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Swedish government says it will implement export credit guarantees for deals with Ukraine to help provide extra financial security to potential exporters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The European Defense Agency has signed a contract with Isispace to build and deploy three cubesats to maneuver between low Earth orbit and very low Earth orbit.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
About $14 million of the overall funding from the U.S. Air Force for JetZero’s Z4 blended wing body demo is at risk of being cut in the fiscal 2026 budget request.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Jesus “Jay” Malave, a well-known chief financial officer (CFO) across the aerospace and defense sector, will become Boeing's next financial leader Aug. 15.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s plan to buy more refuelers after completion of the KC-46 program of record has evolved again.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Bill Carey
The FAA intends to launch a service-based aeronautical notification test system in July.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
TransDigm has acquired precision components manufacturer Simmonds from RTX for $765 million.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Army needs an extra two years to field a hypervelocity interceptor that can cheaply shoot down waves of drones and cruise missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is conducting market research regarding space-based interceptor capabilities for missile defense purposes.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Momentus says it is planning an inflight demonstration of a multispectral sensor for in-space rendezvous and proximity operations in early 2026.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
German companies are pressing their case for Germany to invest in enhanced electronic attack capabilities.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Questions still hang over the implementation of NATO members' increased defense spending goal.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Thales Alenia Space says that the French government has appointed the Franco-Italian joint venture to lead development of a laser communications system in GEO.
Satellites

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Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.
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News in brief.
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SKYNOPY completes funding round... CHEMRING gets aircraft test equipment award... DUKE ROBOTICS selects pilots for Greece ops...
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By Robert Wall
AAC Clyde Space wants to double the size of its Vireon Earth-observation constellation and lure more European military space business, the Swedish company says.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Speaking to the Defense Commission of the Spanish Senate, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that Spain is budgeting €1.375 billion for the TAI Hurjet buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Japan’s Board of Audit raised concerns over the low operational reliability of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Japan used the final H-IIA rocket flight to deploy the Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle spacecraft.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Samuel Archer
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A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
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Aviation Week Staff
News in brief.
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ELECTRIC BOAT gets $1.8b Virginia-class sub award... New CTO for LOCKHEED MARTIN... RTX declares dividend...
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