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NATO chooses Boeing E-7A Wedgetail for next-gen command and control aircraft
NATO has officially chosen the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as the next-generation command and control aircraft. This decision, announced…
US Army shortlists Griffon, Textron Systems to develop future tactical drone
The US Army announced having selected Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems Corporation for the next phase of the…
FAA concludes investigation into SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap that…
Amid tensions with Russia and China, the US stands ready for potential space conflict
The United States stands prepared for potential orbital conflicts amid escalating tensions with Russia and China, a top…
Chinese space rocket reentered atmosphere over Texas, authorities search for fragments
A Chinese Long March 2D space rocket which delivered three surveillance satellites to orbit in June 2022 has…
European Space Force: what are the space capabilities of European nations?
The militarization of space, temporarily on hold following the end of the Cold War, is once again a…
USAF awards SpaceX $102M to test point-to-point Starship flights
The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded SpaceX $102 million for the development of the Starship point-to-point…
Will space be the next battlefield?
In recent years, a number of major world powers have stepped up their military uses of space. While…
Germany considers defense applications of Aurora space plane
The German Defense Ministry awarded the startup Polaris a €250,000 contract to study the application of the Aurora…
German armed forces enter the space battlefield
Following in the footsteps of the United States and France, Germany put into service its own space command…
Pentagon to review USAF certification of SpaceX launch vehicles
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy have fallen under scrutiny by the Pentagon, which has initiated a review…
Delta 4-Heavy lifts off with rumored payload for the US spy satellite agency
Early on the morning of June 22, 2023, a powerful Delta 4-Heavy rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space…
Italy to transfer second MAMBA air defense system to Ukraine
Italy is poised to announce transferring a second SAMP/T MAMBA air defense system to Ukraine. The transfer was…
US Army awards Griffon, Textron with next phases of FTUAS program
Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems have been awarded the next phases of the US Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed…
US Navy partners with Electra to explore eSTOL aircraft for contested logistics
The US Navy has inked a contract with Electra, facilitated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), to…
Iran launches more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel, majority intercepted
Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel. …
Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft
The Spanish Ministry of Defense has finalized a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 16 C295 aircraft…
Top 10 world’s most advanced attack helicopters in service in 2024
From the iconic Bell AH-1 Cobra in 1967 to the modern combat platforms of today, attack helicopter design…