Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Defense Ministry says it has secured an “advantageous” proposal for the continued lease of Saab Gripens until Lockheed Martin F-35s arrive.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
Longtime aerospace executive Tony Gingiss will lead the small satellite company as it expands its production capacity to fulfill key Space Force contracts.
Space Symposium

By Tony Osborne
UK and U.S. scientists have completed a series of trials in support of the UK’s domestic development of a hypersonic cruise missile demonstrator.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Australia has selected the Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures (RFCM) system for its new fleet ofC-130J Hercules airlifters.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin will provide launch services for the most critical national security missions beginning in 2028.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The administration is disrupting the $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, raising questions about the security of military semiconductor investment funding.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz, Vivienne Machi
The newcomers can bid for Lane 1 work once they complete a successful first flight.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Europe would have gaps in key mission areas if a push to reduce the U.S. military’s presence on the continent were to occur, the top U.S. officer in the region says.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
A new U.S. Air Force unit creating a proving ground for autonomous combat aircraft hopes to take flight within the year.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The defense research laboratories of Australia and the UK have teamed up to jointly develop subsystems for new-generation low-cost weapons and munitions.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has scheduled a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee to head NASA.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has become the first of the Eurofighter partner nations to formally retire the Tranche 1 variant of the combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the selection of Saab Gripen E/F fighters late on April 2.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
Troy Meink, Trump's nominee for Air Force secretary, is looking to continue the service’s aircraft modernization push and increase the Space Force’s funding share.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. State Department has expanded its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Blk. 70/72 package to the Philippines, as it hopes to secure a deal in Southeast Asia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Long-standing personnel and parts shortages are sidelining aircraft as service leaders call for more funding.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Graham Warwick
Poseidon is flying its subscale model, which the company plans to launch as its first product.
Emerging Technologies

Taiwan is moving at a steady pace with air force modernization, but its procurement goals seem to clash with what its primary ally, the U.S., sees as priorities
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Brian Everstine
USAF Lt. Gen. (ret.) Dan Caine, nominated as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants the DOD to increase its work with nontraditional firms.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Craig Caffrey
With a general election looming, Australia announced an early 2025-26 budget which included a boost to defense spending despite a wider focus on tax cuts.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Vivienne Machi
An initiative is taking shape meant to harness excess commercial space services in peacetime and war.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian Defense Department has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defense Australia to build a missile factory in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Supply Chain