Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Elbit Systems is on a hiring spree to deal with surging demand from the Israeli government because of the war in Gaza.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The Dutch government says it is in talks with other European Patriot air and missile defense system users to collectively build up a system for Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
But financial analysts believe the Canadian simulation and training giant remains on track for overall growth due to its predominant civil aviation business.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
A consortium led by Airbus is to study options to provide Europe with a strategic airlift capability that could replace the need to use An-124s.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
Eric Fanning, head of the Aerospace Industries Association, laid out a list of new legislative priorities.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Boeing’s planned acquisition of supplier Spirit AeroSystems has raised some concerns on Capitol Hill and among major defense companies.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Savoie discusses the company’s evolving business strategy amid a tense geopolitical environment.
Supply Chain

William J. Lynn III and Steve Grundman
In a healthy defense industrial ecosystem, companies occupying the middle ground—between the many small companies and a few large ones—perform important systemic roles.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Cancellation of the U.S. Army’s scout helicopter program is driving focus on UAS and uncrewed teaming.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brandon Patrick
With Saab facing significant headwinds in large western markets, recent news indicates that the company has set its sights on smaller prospective deals elsewhere in the world.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Matthew Fulco
Leonardo DRS beat Wall Street’s expectations in terms of both sales and profitability in the first quarter.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Survivable Airborne Operations Center selections favor private companies as major primes set sights on larger awards.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
Defense contractor Leidos sees growing opportunities in a geopolitically fraught world.
Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
Despite a comfortable backlog, the country’s industry continues to grapple with financial woes and recovering know-how.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
Boeing has bought back the St. Louis defense aircraft factory it once owned but was most recently under the GKN Aerospace brand.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
L3Harris (LHX) posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Executives from BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA and Rolls-Royce argue that the UK should not rely on other nations when it comes to defense procurement.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Byron Callan
The industry is in a different place than during the Cold War and has a major war at its backdoor.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Hexcel reported first-quarter 2024 results including net sales of $472 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44 per share.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Aerospace supplier GKN Aerospace is in the final stages of a multiyear restructuring.
Supply Chain

By Helen Chachaty
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France could take over production facilities, if needed.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Todd Tuthill
Transforming how work is done by embracing digital transformation maturity can offset the effects of the industry’s staffing shortage.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Kevin Michaels
Boeing’s new leaders would be wise to study GE’s metamorphosis under Larry Culp.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
In recent years, Ducommun’s recovery has included acquisitions, including BLR Aerospace last year for its maintenance, repair and overhaul work.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
The award represents a breakthrough into solid rocket propulsion for Ursa Major, and comes as the Pentagon faces a major shortfall in SRM production capacity.
Missile Defense & Weapons