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By Robert Wall
The UK Defense Ministry is opening a competition for a low-cost interceptor, echoing wider efforts among militaries to field ways to more cheaply defeat the threat from drones and loitering munitions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is moving quickly to field a new constellation of commercially derived spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit.
Commercial Space

By Aaron Karp
The FAA has made permanent its ban on all but essential helicopter flights operating in the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The DOD is following a strict schedule to deploy an initial Golden Dome for America capability in just more than two years and an expanded architecture by 2035.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
David Lockwood, who has been Babcock CEO since September 2020, will be replaced at year's end by the head of the company’s nuclear business, Harry Holt.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The first flight for the next prototype of the Turkish indigenous fighter aircraft Kaan has pushed back toward the summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
An RS-25 engine has passed a follow-up hot fire test, clearing it for installation on the NASA Artemis IV mission’s Space Launch System (SLS).
Space Exploration

By Matthew Fulco
Honeywell on Jan. 22 announced four key leadership roles for Honeywell Aerospace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Controlling access to sensitive information in military programs has always been a driver of bureaucracy and inefficiency in defense procurement.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Stratolaunch and Varda Space Industries will provide reusable systems capable of supporting dozens of flight tests annually at hypersonic speed, the DOD says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Norwegian government plan to take over search-and-rescue provision in Tromso looks set to result in additional orders for Leonardo’s AW101 heavy helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
NASA has named eight U.S. companies that are eligible to bid for the development of the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter.
Space Exploration

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By Craig Caffrey
While major new contracts generally grab the headlines within the global military aircraft market, Aviation Week’s newly released 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast projects that aftermarket demand will far outstrip spending on procurement over the next decade.
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By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force could receive a “significant part” of a future $1.5 trillion defense budget as proposed by President Donald Trump.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force plans to launch the next GPS III satellite no earlier than Jan. 25, the service’s Space Systems Command announced Jan. 22.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
Hadrian, a startup which is building automated factories for the defense sector, has launched a 3D printing division.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The UK defense ministry is progressing with plans to launch a contest to find a replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Michael Bruno
Suppliers to GE Aerospace boosted their material input to the engine OEM by more than 40% in 2025, including a double-digit improvement in the fourth quarter.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Electra.aero has signed a predelivery payment agreement with Bristow Group, the first deposit-backed commitment to buy its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Crucial for defense and scarce due to China’s export controls, samarium was recently named the most vulnerable critical mineral by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
SpaceX plans to deploy a space-to-ground laser link on its Starlink constellation, CEO Elon Musk said.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force expects a quick delivery of the Boeing 747-8i given to President Donald Trump by the government of Qatar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Some of the UK RAF Eurofighter fleet is set to receive an advanced AESA radar under a $610 million contract.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare