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.

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.

Counter-drone contracts, the Solar System’s second interstellar visitor. updates on KC-46A radar-warning receivers, US deploying Patriot and Sentinel, hypersonic weapon research project and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

More countries operating military unmanned aircraft, a megawatt-class inverter for electric propulsion, updates for Boeing's AH-6i, offsets for warhead overruns, space station launches, combat helicopter production, lunar exploration and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

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.

Sweeping reviews of USAF ISR fleet, new launch preparation for Northrop Grumman's Mission Extension Vehicle, Air National Guard receives F-35s, drone delivery services, newly unveiled bills to ban U.S. buys of Chinese drones and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.