Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Japan Air Self Defense Force's Kawasaki C-2 airlifter could carry long-range anti-surface missiles that ignite after being air dropped.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
If China actively enforces its export controls, the U.S. is certain to step up supply chain efforts with allies to reduce dependency on Beijing.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Rather than proceeding with a new F-35 engine, the service is using remaining Adaptive Engine Transition Program funds for sixth-generation development.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Just days after Azerbaijan was inducted into the Kaan combat aircraft program, Turkey is planning to begin negotiations with Pakistan to do the same.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The defense relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey is tightening through cooperation on the Kaan fighter, but Baku’s role in the program remains foggy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
The world’s first multi-sovereign venture capital fund, led by NATO, closed €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in funding for defense startups on Aug. 1.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Video shows Kyiv's Mi-24 "Hind" attack helicopters being equipped with U.S.-supplied Hydra 70mm unguided rockets.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Poland has ordered more troops and equipment to the country’s border with Belarus after Belarusian military helicopters violated Poland’s airspace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The existing remote vision system on the Boeing KC-46 has been plagued with quality issues, which make up two of six Category 1 deficiencies on the airplane.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Australia, the UK and the U.S. in July signed a cooperation agreement to work together on future upgrades to the E-7A, with a focus on interoperability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Known locally as the MRH-90 Taipan, the Australian Army helicopter crashed on the night of July 28 with four crew onboard.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The 14-aircraft fleet, all based at the JGSDF Camp in Kisarazu, stood down on July 22.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
“I’m thrilled to welcome more than 5,000 employees to the L3Harris team today,” L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik said.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Japan is doubling down on stand-off weapons and counter-strike capabilities as it describes the security landscape it faces as its “greatest trial since WWII.”
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
Seven missions have been set aside for the third-place winner.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 27 approved its $831.8 million defense spending bill for 2024.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
Northrop Grumman’s sales rose 9% year-on-year to $9.6 billion in the second quarter while earnings-per-share (EPS) fell to $5.34 from $6.06 a year ago.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
L3Harris reported revenue of $4.69 billion in the second quarter, up 13.5% annually, while its earnings per share (EPS) of $2.97 beat analysts’ estimates.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The country is developing a three-pronged strategy to accelerate the development of hypersonic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
Boeing is generating cash and on the way to meeting key promises made to investors, top managers asserted July 26.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
President Joe Biden has tapped Gen. David Allvin to become the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Madrid has approved spending on a new fleet of Airbus-built UAS for the Spanish Army and Air Force.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Next-generation fighters will be available when Australia searches for a replacement for a squadron of Boeing F/A-18E/Fs in the mid-2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
A long-known V-22 gearbox flaw caused the accident, the investigation found.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon is sending additional Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) munitions to Ukraine.
Budget, Policy & Operations