The US Air Force has awarded SNC the SAOC recapitalization contract, marking a significant departure from traditional practices. SNC's focus on open architectures and government-owned technical data has enabled it to deliver the program ahead of schedule.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report recommending improvements to the Department of Defense's testing and evaluation process. The report outlines 13 recommendations for the DoD and services, including revising test and evaluation policies to reflect leading practices in product development.
Hanwha Defense USA is investing $1 billion in a new facility to produce modular charge systems for 155mm howitzer ammunition. The plant, expected to start construction in 2026 and begin production by 2030, will create around 200 jobs and generate $500 million in annual revenue.
The Global Positioning System has been the backbone of the modern world for decades, powering everything from stock trades to power grids. The U.
Airbus has completed a new phase of trials for its fello'fly project, which uses migrating geese as a source of inspiration for flight innovation. The trial involved eight flights over the North Atlantic Ocean and aimed to show that wake energy retrieval is a feasible and safe method to guide two aircraft to meet at a precise time and place.
The Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has expressed her opposition to proposed legislation that would reduce safety in the skies over Washington DC. The NTSB is concerned about the potential risks of military aircraft operating without ADS-B technology, which provides an aircraft's location to air traffic control and other aircraft pilots.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill that would restore and extend a key federal incentive for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to stabilize a sector that developers say has been shaken by shifting policy. The Securing America's Fuels Act would reinstate the higher, SAF-specific rate within the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and extend it through 2033, providing a tax credit of $1.
The House passed the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, setting up passage in the Senate before Congress goes on holiday break. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $900.
The AUKUS arrangement has survived a review by the Trump administration, with defense leaders from the US, UK, and Australia reaffirming their commitment to the trilateral deal. The agreement outlines the sale of at least three US-made Virginia-class submarines to Australia followed by the creation of SSN AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for both the UK and Australia.
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The US Navy aims to have new frigates based on an American design in the water by 2028, according to Jason Potter, the Navy's acting acquisition executive. The service plans to use a design approach that separates finalizing the ship's design from construction.
The Space Force has announced plans to upgrade its defenses for Cape Canaveral, with a multi-million dollar counter-UAS system set to be installed. The system will be designed to detect unmanned aerial systems flying into airspace beyond current capabilities, and will bring in new technologies from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Reconnaissance Office.
NetJets has partnered with SpaceX to equip its fleet of 600 jets with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity via Starlink, marking one of the largest single adoptions in business aviation. The agreement aims to deliver exceptional travel experiences for owners and guests, leveraging Starlink's speeds up to 500 Mbps and predictable pricing.
The Spanish navy has outlined plans for a second batch of NH90 helicopters, which are expected to feature modern modifications including a French electro-optical targeting system. The new aircraft will be tailored to a special forces design and deliveries are planned between 2030 and 2032.
The Defense Department has made an 11th-hour request for a multiyear munitions package worth 'tens of billions of dollars' as part of the FY26 budget, according to Sen. Chris Coons.
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 naval helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft.
Sweden's defense minister Pål Jonson stated that a Ukrainian peace deal will not impact delivery times for Saab Gripen-E fighters. However, Stockholm continues to explore sending older C and D models to Ukraine as part of its efforts to shore up air capabilities.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet have formed a codeshare agreement, expanding connections between their networks in Scandinavia and Canada. The partnership allows SAS customers to travel through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and SAS gateways in the US, while WestJet travelers can reach SAS hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm with ease.
Chris Lamb, a Silicon Valley executive, rediscovered his passion for flight with Cirrus Aircraft. He began flying Cirrus SR22s and eventually purchased a Vision Jet, which has become an integral part of his life.