Malaysia has begun exploratory talks with other Hornet operators about buying surplus F/A-18s. Advanced new aircraft are not currently affordable.

A look at two important pilot safety issues: one, the mysterious causes of hypoxia-like symptoms in pilots. And two, a new technology that could prevent crashes in the air as well as into the ground.

Aviation Week flies next step in combat aircraft collision avoidance safety. Photo: Christoper Higgins/U.S. Air Force

Can Denmark’s defense ministry perform all of the tasks it thought it could with 27 F-35s? Also, India’s latest weapons tests, Orbital’s next-gen launch system clears new milestone, and Harris develops all-digital payload for future GPS III satellites.

Restricted from selling armed unmanned aircraft systems in the Middle East, an interim approach is to wirelessly link surveillance drones with attack helicopters.

Trump’s executive order to shore up the defense industrial base and supply chain is a good start but needs to encompass outlets and allies beyond U.S. borders.

The Dubai Airshow will see a strong international turnout of military aircraft on display. They will range from a new light-attack turboprop from the UAE, through China’s J-10 fighter, to a transport aircraft that is to be produced in Saudi Arabia.

Bolt-on helo autonomy; Boeing invests in materials; Israeli cargo UAV uprated; fly/drive truck turns air taxi; looking deep inside engines.