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In an earnings call, the company’s management struck an upbeat note on the Iron Dome for America.

Nordic Air Defence (NAD) is developing the first in a family of modular interceptors that could engage rapidly proliferating small drone threats.

The metals are crucial inputs for a wide variety of defense systems, and the U.S. has limited domestic reserves and stockpiles.

Saab is ramping up staffing on a Swedish military project to devise future combat aircraft capabilities and expects to fly several UAS in the coming years, CEO Micael Johansson says.

Automotive software startup Applied Intuition acquired EpiSys Science (EpiSci), forming a new powerhouse in the defense market for autonomy programs.

The Andover, Massachusetts-based company posted sales of $223.1 million in its second fiscal quarter of 2025, up 13% year-on-year.

The aeroengine manufacturer has been using the metallics powder to print parts for the Orpheus small engine demonstration program.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it has deployed a new long-range Qadr 380 anti-ship cruise missile.

Licenses will now be required by Chinese manufacturers that wish to export 20 products that use tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium and molybdenum.

The December quarter was notable by TransDigm’s standards for not including any new M&A deals.

The Denver-based company’s sales rose 36% annually to $828 million in the fourth quarter while adjusted earnings per share reached $0.14.

Hayes has served as executive chairman of the board of directors since May 2024, when he handed over the CEO role to his chosen successor, Chris Calio.

President Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico goods if they don't do more to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S.

Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency has placed an order for 17 Boeing/Kawasaki CH-47J/JA Blk. II aircraft for its air and ground forces.

The Melbourne, Florida-based company’s sales rose 3% annually to $5.5 billion in the December quarter.

A key win for Northrop in the fourth quarter was $900 million for the next iteration of Poland’s inter-national continental ballistic missile system.

The Bethesda, Maryland-based company reported a $1.3 billion reach-forward loss on a classified program within the Missiles & Fire Control (M&FC) business.

“This is not going to be a major restructuring of the Boeing Company,” Ortberg said Jan. 28 while discussing fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results.

Preliminary contracts have been signed for the transfer of assets of Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace to Turkey’s Baykar, ahead of the deal closing this spring.

Hexcel posted revenue of $474 million in the December quarter, up 4% year-on-year, while earnings per share of $0.52 just edged out Wall Street’s expectations.

GE’s Flight Deck lean-out program remains the heart of the aerospace and defense engine giant’s improvement effort.

The aerospace industry must ensure security of its “crown jewels” through collaboration, investment in education and a comprehensive cybersecurity game plan.

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration unveiled the development plan and concept design for the Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile-II (SRAAM-II).

South Korea has laid out a roadmap for developing a homegrown engine capable of integration into its KF-21 fighter jet.

Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat have linked up to develop a payload that can enable more secure ways to pass data using quantum key distribution.