Supply Chain

By Byron Callan
Developments since 2020 suggest new frameworks are emerging that could redefine the structure of the defense industry.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A decade in the making, Korea Aerospace Industries is preparing to deliver the first production versions of the KF-21 Boramae on time by the end of this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Norway is spending NOK1 billion ($99 million) to enhance its Nasams surface-to-air missile capability.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
CEO's dismissal contrasts with the aggressive action taken by Howmet in the first quarter in reaction to President Donald Trump’s threatened levies.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Boeing says it is keeping pace on key defense programs amid an ongoing strike, but machinists counter that there are ongoing impacts to key fighter programs.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Lacking a strong local workforce, the UAE’s Edge Group turns to robotics and automation to scale production and expand its portfolio.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
The escalating use of drones in combat is creating demand for a supply chain for uncrewed aircraft production that can meet security and sovereignty concerns.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Saab is considering adding a new production hub to help address demand for Gripen production elsewhere, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt is raising its full-year outlook for bookings in a sign higher European defense spending is turning into tangible business faster than expected.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Alex Krutz
The International Trade Administration’s Manufacturing Office is hyperfocused on helping the U.S. aerospace sector increase its global competitiveness.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Diversified supplier Hexcel sees growing demand for a wide variety of its defense products from customers in the U.S. and Europe.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Embraer says Brazil has reduced its committed KC-390 purchase by one aircraft, with 18 firm orders now on the books for the military transport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. and Australia agreed to invest $3 billion together in critical minerals projects over the next six months.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The U.S. government shutdown may not have kicked off until the end of Q3, but its effects will be a common thread in upcoming defense earnings discussions.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Lockheed Martin’s long tech collaboration with KAI could see development of a military variant of the high-speed X2 rotorcraft platform, a Lockheed exec says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
India says it has inaugurated a third production line for the Tejas Mk. 1-A and is also scaling up its production of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40s.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Robert Wall
The European Union has given the go-ahead to the €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) European Defense Industry Program aimed at supporting local industry and Ukraine.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Diehl’s IRIS-T SLM land-based air and missile defense system, which has been heavily used in Ukraine, has exercised its sea legs.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The companies producing the highly in-demand Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhanced interceptor are continuing to bulk up their production capacity.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The U.S. Army expects to begin testing the second iteration of the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile soon to get a production go-ahead soon after.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Boeing and Leonardo are teaming up to compete for the U.S. Army’s future helicopter training program to replace the service’s current UH-72 Lakota fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German sensor technology provider Hensoldt has teamed up with compatriot Avilus to push an uncrewed air vehicle offering with a local focus.
Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
A recent study has flagged another potential threat to the strategic supply chain—a possible chokehold on a rare metal essential to high-performance engines.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Navy has postponed briefings on plans for a new family of ship-based missiles, citing the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
Budget, Policy & Operations