Supply Chain

The Polish government on Dec. 24 plans to sign a contract for uncrewed air system (UAS) equipment to support use of the Homar-K multi-launch rocket system.

Vietnam has developed the VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defense system, along with the VSM-01A Song Hong ("Red River") anti-ship missile.

Govini estimates that more than 20,000 individual parts used by the Pentagon are impacted by the export controls, affecting more than 1,000 weapons systems.

Spain is acquiring another 25 Eurofighters through Madrid’s Halcon II program, adding to 20 aircraft ordered in June 2022 through the original Halcon I buy.

A perilous threat environment has prompted increased defense spending outside the U.S. and the construction of new multinational supply chains.

China’s success as a defense exporter depends on its ability to convince customers that it is a power with which they want to be friends.

Startups embrace a software-defined aerospace strategy to aid the U.S. attempts to match China’s manufacturing might.

The German government has signed an agreement with industry to modernize its MBDA Taurus cruise missile, with the aim of keeping the system viable long term.

Steve Parker says the manufacturer needs to focus on execution amid cost overruns and address the root causes of issues on production lines.

The company says the opening of the Embraer Defense Europe office demonstrates its increased commitment to European defense and security activities.

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved an F-15K upgrade plan in the midst of political turmoil.

European officials plan to move quickly to put on contract risk reduction efforts for the IRIS² satellite communications program to mature critical tech.

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.

BAE Systems Australia says its vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed combat aircraft system, known as Strix, has made its debut flight.

Can Moscow revive its military aircraft export business? It is ready to try.

The companies leading a Pentagon-backed antimony project have signed a MOU, boosting the U.S.’ growing effort to reduce critical-mineral dependency on China

KAI and South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration have signed the first KF-21 performance-based logistics contract.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has rolled out the latest large tranche of aid for Ukraine as he faced up to an uncertain future for supplying Kyiv and his own department’s legacy on the issue.

Defense contractors can consider these points to mitigate uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration.

The European Union (EU) should take a “big bang” approach to meeting defense capability needs, says Andrius Kubilius, the bloc’s Defense and Space commissioner.

China banned the export of gallium, germanium and antimony to the U.S. on Dec. 3, targeting critical minerals integral to the aerospace and defense industry.

Israel is spending about $40 million on uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and related communications gear from Elbit Systems.

The UK’s new defense industrial strategy will prioritize domestic companies to build a resilient national supply chain, the British Defense Secretary says.

The UK has opened a fraud probe into Thales.

The rise of new companies that are more digitally intensive, agile and cost-efficient presents the industry with both threats and opportunities.