The U.S. military's plans to acquire thousands of cheap unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles fuels demand for two newly announced engine families.

U.S. Navy Super Hornets and Growlers, funding for space defense technologies, new partnerships for electric seaplanes, turbine engines In flight tests and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

KC-130J Tankers, Bell eyeing Asia-Pacific attack helo competitions, developments for EuroMALE UAV, Australia's intent to join U.S. in deep space, NASA's $4.6 bn spend and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news.

Senate appropriators demand Air Force transition plan for adaptive engine technology.

The defense ministry has sought funding to modify one ship in fiscal 2020. It will need to be ready when F-35Bs arrive, probably in fiscal 2024.

The U.S. Air Force’s premier fighter development program calls for disrupting the aerospace business models.

Aero closing in on closing L-39NG contracts for Senegal and LOM Praha.

In an exclusive interview, Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper lays out a plan for a new way to make a “century series” of aircraft. Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble, Lee Hudson and Jen DiMascio process what that might mean for the military and current manufacturing base.