L3Harris Technologies

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies on Aug. 10 announced that they had completed a successful test for of the second stage solid rocket motor for the Next Generation Interceptor program.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Staff
ASPERION AEROSPACE launches... ZENATECH files drone firefighting patents... New CEO for QUANTUMSPACE...
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Garrett Reim
Rocketdyne, a storied rocket engine developer that has been bought, merged and spun off multiple times, officially unveiled itself as a new standalone company on Aug. 4.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman will become the second supplier of solid rocket motors for the in-demand Patriot Advanced Capability 3-Missile Segment Enhanced interceptor.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
As Boeing continues its Air Force One disclosures, the Pentagon keeps spending on the “Bridge” aircraft secret.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
L3Harris Technologies has pulled plans for the IPO of its missile solutions business and plans to try to float the operations again next year.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon on July 27 announced another new agreement with key companies to expand munition production.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Lawmakers are again raising concerns about the status of the Qatari-donated U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft, the new Air Force One, as President Donald Trump says the Boeing 747-8i will be taken out of service for more modifications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
SPACE FORCE acquisition change... L3HARRIS gets towed array award... EVANS INC. hires new NAS modernization lead...
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) is ordering 36 additional missile warning/tracking and missile defense satellites that build upon existing contracts for the next phase of the agency’s Tracking Layer.
Satellites

By Michael Bruno
TransDigm Group announced July 13 it will not acquire Stellant Systems from its private equity owners, marking a rare, failed takeover attempt due to U.S. regulatory resistance.
Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. military’s key intelligence partners will soon be able to use the U.S. Space Force’s new domain awareness platform ATLAS thanks to forthcoming upgrades.
Operations & Safety

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s new VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft made its international debut on July 8, flying President Donald Trump abroad, but for only part of the trip.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
URSA MAJOR completes Navy solid rocket motor project... SSC SPACE to support SIEREN’s Fusion-1... L3HARRIS gets $500m MDA IDIQ award...
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump on July 1 flew on the Qatar-donated 747-8i for the first time, marking the initial mission of the new Air Force One.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Vivienne Machi
Sixty-one years after the U.S. launched its first and only reactor into orbit, space nuclear power and propulsion now appear central to U.S. space superiority.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
A pilot in training accidentally activated the fuel shutoff valve during an initial qualification flight on the L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II, causing the armed overwatch aircraft to crash.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
L3Harris Technologies is in talks with launch service providers to support the planned rollout of a new Earth imaging system it is developing with Xoople.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
Ottawa is trying to modernize its military, strengthen its industry and forge closer ties to Europe with its surprise airborne early warning and control pick.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
L3Harris executives said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised and “disappointed” them by announcing the selection of the Saab GlobalEye.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris is increasing its international pitch for the OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft by offering the modified crop duster as an effective counter-drone hunter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine
Business jets used to fly military VIPs. Now they are being pressed into front-line duty.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
L3Harris modernizes FAA telecom network, replacing outdated TDM technology with IP-based systems to support next-gen air traffic control by 2028.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
L3Harris Technologies has secured a sole-source classified space program that CEO Chris Kubasik said could become a multi-billion-dollar business.
Budget, Policy & Regulation