New demo flights, potential purchases of BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System, MDA urged to adapt existing missiles for hypersonic threat, NASA spacewalkers and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

Production orders from BAE, North Korea test-fires a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, new orders for E-2D Hawkeyes, U.S., Russian, UAE Crew Returns from Space Station and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

Pratt & Whitney reducing F-35 engine costs, Italian Air Force research with Virgin Galactic, operational near-space drones, the second phase of the Iris development program, aerospace acquisitions and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

The engine is intended to be flown at least 50 times, but no more than three years are allowed for development.

The DF-17 has much the same configuration as the DARPA Falcon HTV-2. Its gliding vehicle should extend range and challenge defenses with maneuvers.

Bell unveils a new helicopter design, growing core ice threat, launch ops, new certification for drone airlines and more. A roundup of space, aerospace and defense news.

New owners of Farnborough airport, Gulfstream's realigned business, NASA's tipping point initiative, BAE handing over last RAF typhoon and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

Among many Chinese private space companies, a launcher-maker is getting propulsion from a private engine company.