Japan

By Robert Wall
Japan’s IHI has placed an order for four SAR satellites from Iceye as part of a first step to build a constellation of Earth-imaging spacecraft.
Satellites

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about U.S. Navy pilot training, retirement of the Alenia C-27J, and health-conscious antennas. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Japan and Washington.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Garrett Reim
ArkEdge Space was contracted by JAXA to study key technologies needed for a dedicated positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite constellation.
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
Astroscale, a Japanese space junk removal company, has partnered with Australia's High Earth Orbit Robotics (HEO) to develop space-monitoring technologies.
Satellites

By Ben Goldstein
News about Aerofugia, Eve Air Mobility, Nalwa Aero, Guardian Agriculture, Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry and more.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Famous automotive manufacturers bet on space, electric air taxis and hydrogen power.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
LYON, France – Thales Alenia Space has started to build two reduced-scale proofs of concept for its Stratobus airship, aimed at carrying various payloads for long periods at high altitude.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Arianespace says it is moving forward to demonstrate a space debris mitigation technology under a partnership with Japanese startup Bull.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Tokyo is investing in green aviation tech to help the country gain market share.
Emerging Technologies

By Matthew Fulco
A dormant Nevada copper mine will receive an equity investment of $80 million from Kinterra Capital and Lionhead Resources to restart operations.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Japan has deployed fighter aircraft to Europe for the first time, reciprocating visits made by the UK Royal Air Force and the German Air Force.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Alex Derber
Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
New industry partnerships are moving the Global Combat Aircraft Program closer to its multibillion-dollar design and development contract.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters engineers are putting the finishing touches to the company’s Proteus uncrewed autonomous helicopter demonstrator ahead of first flight.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
A steady stream of social media from China's frequent rehearsals offers glimpses of a parade that will showcase mostly familiar weapon systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced the Synchronized, Hybrid, Integrated and Enhanced Littoral Defense (SHIELD) system as part of an effort to counter potential invading forces.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Matthew Fulco
The military alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States faces formidable challenges four years after its establishment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Japan plans the first flight of the most powerful version of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3 launcher as early as Oct. 21.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Japan's SkyDrive has signed a “strategic partnership” with PT Whitesky Aviation of Indonesia as it continues to focus on selling its eVTOLs into Asian markets.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Craig Caffrey
Six U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region have increased their military spending by a combined 18.9% over the last three years.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Garrett Reim
Interstellar Technologies of Japan says it has signed five customers for its first Zero rocket launch, anticipated in 2027.
Commercial Space

By Adrian Schofield
Japan's Skymark reported a significant loss for its June quarter, although the carrier is maintaining its projection of a full-year profit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
All Nippon Airways has adopted an AI-based turbulence prediction system developed by Japanese company BlueWX.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Beta Technologies' engine-first strategy is beginning to pay off.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Joby has formed a new joint venture (JV) partnership with Japan’s ANA Holdings.
Advanced Air Mobility