Defense and Space

By Mark Carreau
China’s lunar and deep space exploration program was the focus of a microsymposium ahead of this week's 49th annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno
Harris Chairman and CEO William “Bill” Brown has his eyes open for bigger acquisition targets.
Defense and Space

By Bradley Perrett
Taiwan is moving to strengthen its fighter force, raising with Washington the possibility of acquiring Lockheed Martin F-35s and modernizing F-CK-1 fighters.
Defense and Space

India’s state-run space agency has announced the launch of three heavyweight communication satellites by next year to expand high-speed internet connectivity.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno
Government technology and services provider CACI on March 18 unveiled an offer for rival CSRA in a move to outbid current suitor General Dynamics.
Defense and Space

The first operational intercept test of Boeing’s Ground-Based Interceptor has been pushed into calendar year 2019, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency says.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
Lockheed Martin’s Lrasm has conducted its sixth consecutive successful test flight as the Darpa-developed weapon heads toward initial operational capability.
Defense and Space

By Guy Norris
Advanced Turboprop rebranding and certification test phase mark key milestones in GE’s strategic push into growing turboprop market.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Containerized cargo aircraft, swarm threat growing, 5G could track drones, triple-hybrid propulsion, and VTOL UAS hunt for fires.
Aerospace

By Michael Bruno
UTC, in the process of buying Rockwell Collins, has signed an accord with Boeing, OKing UTC’s purchase and consolidation of aerospace and defense suppliers.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
The Italian Air Force is planning to host the first fifth-generation Tactical Leadership Program (TLP) air exercise.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno
TransDigm Group has bought the Kirkhill elastomers business from Esterline Technologies for $50 million in cash, the companies said March 15.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
The British defense ministry has downselected four consortia to bid for its Air Support to Defense Operational Training (Asdot) requirement.
Defense and Space

By Mark Carreau
Efforts to initiate an era of sustained human deep space exploration face an increasing threat from radiation harmful to humans and their equipment.
Defense and Space

By Bradley Perrett
New Zealand is evaluating a proposal to host a long-term training program for Republic of Singapore Air Force Boeing F-15s squadrons.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
A follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon from Saudi Arabia could give the UK more breathing room as it considers industrial options for a future combat aircraft.
Defense and Space

M&As that consider a company’s core business model are most successful.
Defense and Space

A recent fatal accident is not likely to stop a follow-on order for up to 100 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The U.S. Air Force has disclosed two new critical deficiencies on Boeing’s KC-46A refueling tanker that could further delay fielding of the new aircraft.
Defense and Space

Top U.S. Air Force leaders took to Capitol Hill March 15 to defend their proposal to kill a replacement for J-Stars.
Defense and Space

The heads of the U.S. Army say they “won’t stand for delays” on the multiservice Future Vertical Lift program, despite a re-phasing in the fiscal 2019 budget.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Qatar has signed up to purchase the indigenous Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned air vehicle, becoming the first export operator of the platform.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
Boeing’s HorizonX tech incubator has invested in startup Fortem Technologies, which is developing radar tech to expand UAS operations and counter drone threats.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
Sikorsky has partnered with Romanian aerospace firm Romaero to offer completions and customization of the S-70 Black Hawk helicopter.
Defense and Space

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the two crewmembers involved in a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet crash on March 14 in Key West, Florida, have died.
Defense and Space