The NDAA gives the Pentagon's counter-drone task force extraordinary authority over acquisition programs across the armed forces. The task force can set technical standards, run field tests, and block acquisitions if a system doesn't meet its requirements.
Rep. Rob Wittman says the House and Senate are close to a compromise deal on the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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.
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.
Argentum Airways, a new Alaskan airline brand, completed its first commercial flight on January 20, 2026. The carrier is part of Aleutian Airways, which operates in the Aleutian island chain and focuses on providing connectivity throughout the region.
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The Air Force awarded Boeing the Next Generation Air Dominance sixth-generation fighter contract, citing the need to counter new threats posed by China. The selection comes after a year marked by significant changes in the Air Force's leadership and priorities.
The National Football League is exploring the potential of supersonic commercial aviation as part of its long-range planning for European expansion. According to the Wall Street Journal, the league has taken an interest in new aircraft programs and faster transatlantic travel, driven by the desire to ease logistical challenges.
A zoning dispute at New Jersey's Solberg-Hunterdon Airport has escalated into a potential nationwide precedent that threatens small airfields across the US. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is intervening in a lawsuit against Readington Township's new ordinance, which allegedly misapplies state air-safety zoning laws to restrict rather than protect the privately owned, public-use airport.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report on the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) major construction projects, which have seen cost overruns more than double since 2023. The report highlights challenges in project management and oversight, with delays growing from 9 years to 30 years as of June 2025.
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is facing a gap between procurement and delivery of new THAAD missile defense interceptors, with deliveries not expected until April 2027. The agency has a backlog of 100 THAAD missiles, and experts warn that the shortage may be due to inconsistent funding and production processes.
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has deployed aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland for long-planned activities. The deployment comes as Washington and European allies compete for influence over the island's security role in the Arctic.
The Nordic airline market is booming with projected revenues hitting $8.93 billion by 2025, yet it remains one of aviation's harshest operating environments. Extreme weather, high costs, and sharp seasonality have forced carriers to adopt disciplined low-cost strategies.
Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed Eivind Roald as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Bjørn Tore Larsen. Roald brings extensive experience from senior roles at Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, and Scandinavian Airlines, where he led a successful turnaround between 2012-2017.
The US Marine Corps has selected Northrop Grumman and Kratos as the sole bidder for the MUX TACAIR program, worth up to $231.5 million. The teaming arrangement will integrate mission equipment onto Kratos's XQ-58 Valkyrie aircraft with Northrop's Prism software for autonomy.
Northrop Grumman's CEO Kathy Warden stated that her company has no plans to follow L3Harris' lead in allowing the Pentagon to take a financial stake in its solid rocket motors business. However, some suppliers may consider similar investments.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has invested $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further advance production of their co-developed medium launch vehicle, Eclipse. With a 16 metric ton to orbit capability, Eclipse is expected to support space station resupply, commercial spacecraft, critical national security missions and scientific payloads for the domestic and international markets.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has partnered with Firefly Aerospace to develop an American-built first-stage upgrade for the Antares rocket, known as the Antares 330. The new stage will utilize seven of Firefly's Miranda engines and leverage its composites technology.
Northrop Grumman has unveiled Project Talon, an autonomous combat drone designed to address affordability and manufacturing speed challenges that limited the company's success in the Air Force's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft competition. Developed jointly with Scaled Composites in just 15 months, Project Talon achieves a 1,000-pound weight reduction and 50 percent fewer parts through composite construction, enabling 30 percent faster manufacturing.