Starship explosion, the return of Dassault Mirage F1s to flight, NASA's IG raises commercial crew concerns, U.S. Air Force’s light attack competition and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news.

A portable F-22 intake cover, UK government backing a hybrid-electric islander project, F-35's better than expected reception in Japan and more. A roundup of aerospace and defense news.

As market conditions change, Europe’s launcher and satellite industries may have to reorient themselves.

A greater emphasis on Space from the EU, GX5 launch, Russian fighters, KHI develops small turbojets, KC-390 rebranded and more. A roundup of space, aerospace and defense news.

Japan Aegis acceleration, lunar payload delivery, Russia's Orion MALE crash, hybrid power for future growth and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news.

Despite losing out to Blue Origin to provide engines for ULA’s Vulcan rocket, Aerojet sees a future for the AR1.

Michele van Akelijen, chief executive officer of Dubai Airshow organizers Tarsus F&E, is spoilt for choice when asked what she is most looking forward to. But it's space that seems to have captured her imagination - and that of the United Arab Emirates as a whole.

The addition of the Space Pavilion at Dubai Air Show 2019 comes as the UAE increases its focus on space and prepares for a Mission to Mars.