Ramping up for a ‘Great Power’ conflict means sacrifices for some existing programs.
Six Defense Budget Issues To Watch
U.S. Congress begins debating the Defense Department’s fiscal 2020 budget request.
GLCM Component Fabrication Restarting Before INF Treaty Expires
U.S. Defense Department to begin making components for new ground-launched cruise missile systems once banned under terms of the now-suspended INF Treaty.
Aviation Week Celebrates 2019 Laureate Winners and ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’
More than 400 luminaries gathered at the 62nd annual gala to honor the winners and top students pursuing aviation or aerospace careers.
The Week In Defense, March 14-21, 2019
U.S. Navy plans to save by retiring Truman carrier; MDA delays kill-vehicle program; Philippines chooses MBDA missiles, and Australia may buy Amraams
Unmanned Cargo Glider Extends Aerial Delivery Standoff
Startup Logistics Gliders is flight-testing a disposable cargo-delivery aircraft for DARPA and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Singapore Looks To 2030s As It Plans Fleet Renewals
Singapore is updating its F-16s to an advanced standard, but they will be out of service within a decade.
Service Entry Beckons For Embraer’s Airlifter
Brazilian Air Force gearing up for KC-390’s service entry this summer. Multi-role aircraft can drop paratroopers, fight fires and refuel aircraft.
Boeing’s Next-Gen Super Hornet Will Be (Sort Of) Stealthy
Boeing is about to start an exhaustive effort to transition the U.S. Navy’s carrier air wing to the new-and-improved Block III Super Hornet.
The Week In Defense, March 22-29, 2018
UK’s new ‘Lanca’ UCAV; Australia’s naval aviation fleet takes shape; GPS OCX enters new software development phase; Stratcom head assesses plutonium pit status.