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The U.S. Army has an acquisition plan in waiting for appropriated funds to bring on a U.S. Navy-developed hypervelocity projectile to be used for air defense. #SMDSymposium2025 #USArmy #USNavy.
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The BAE Systems Hyper Velocity Projectile initially was destined for U.S. Navy destroyers, before that plan was canceled and the Pentagon handed it over to the U.S. Army
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A component failure and a design flaw combined to cause the loss of a @northropgrumman B-2 bomber 2.5 years ago, a newly released accident investigation report says. #B2Bomber.
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A component failure and a design flaw combined to cause the loss of a Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber 2.5 years ago, a newly released accident investigation report says.
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The #Lithuanian government has formally asked #NATO to bolster its air and missile defenses over growing concerns about Russian military activity. #UkraineWar.
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The Lithuanian government has formally asked NATO to bolster its air and missile defenses over growing concerns about Russian military activity.
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#SMDSymposium2025 - @LockheedMartin has been asked by the government to explore dramatically increasing production of Patriot PAC-3 air defense missiles as it is already meeting a required rate early.
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The company is expecting the requirement to go above the current 650 annual rate, having been asked to evaluate numbers as high as 2,000 per year.
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The U.S. military and several key allies have developed the first multinational concept of operations for space domain awareness and is preparing at least two additional plans for other mission areas, officials said Aug. 5. #SMDSymposium2025.
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The U.S. military and several key allies have developed the first multinational concept of operations for space domain awareness.
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Efforts to expand U.S. commercial space have just touched down in a new destination—big box stores—thanks to a collaboration between Colorado-based Moon rover developer @LunarOutpostInc and Danish toy company @LEGO_Group. #LEGO #SpaceLego.
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Efforts to expand U.S. commercial space have just touched down in a new destination—big box stores.
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Discover how #AI is transforming mission-critical control software development! Our webinar shows how to evolve from ad-hoc SDLC to mature DevSecOps for aerospace and defense programs. Learn practical strategies to accelerate development while enhancing security. Register here:
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In its most recent commercial market outlook, @Boeing forecasts China will need approximately 9,000 new airliners by 2044 to support projected growth, 1,550 of which will be widebody aircraft.
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As expanding wind tunnel test capability emerges in China, NASA prepares to mothball similar test sites under pressure from shrinking budgets.
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The U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command - @ArmySMDC - will in the next three months release a new long-term strategy guiding its modernization.
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The U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command will in the next three months release a new long-term strategy guiding its modernization.
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A gallery celebrating the exceptional winners of @AviationWeek Network's 67th Laureate Awards. Nominations for the 68th Laureate Awards are now open. Submit your nominations by October 16, 2025. Submissions are free.
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A gallery celebrating the exceptional winners of Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards. This year’s honorees include the distinguished Lifetime Achievement and Pathfinder Award recipients, the...
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China demonstrated the datalink handoff feature of air-to-air missiles between multiple Chengdu J-10C fighters during a recent training exercise.
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China demonstrated the datalink handoff feature of air-to-air missiles between multiple Chengdu J-10C fighters during a recent training exercise.
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🛰️ @istellartech_en, a Japanese launch vehicle startup, has deepened its relationship with @ToyotaMotorCorp and @Woven_Toyota, the automotive maker’s next-generation vehicle development subsidiary.
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Interstellar Technologies is teaming with Toyota to use automotive business assets for manufacturing rocket engines and propellant tanks.
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A year on the job, #Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg appears to be squelching the fires that made the company a burning platform.
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A year on the job, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg appears to be squelching the fires that made the company a burning platform.
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In a quieter month for new route launches as the northern summer 2025 season reaches its peak, August sees new and returning services from the likes of @wizzair, @qatarairways, @flyadealENG and @airasia. #newroutes #airtravel #WizzAir #QatarAirways.
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August sees new and returning services from the likes of Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, Flyadeal and AirAsia.
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The UK’s National Police Air Service (#NPAS) has begun testing a rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system (#UAS) that eventually could complement its crewed helicopters. @NPAShq.
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The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has begun testing the Schiebel S-100 rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system as a potential complement to its crewed helicopters.
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Learn how Fleet Discovery Military can help you understand where the demand is now and where it will be in the future by providing updates of potential fleet orders, opportunities, and outlook, along with current fleet counts.
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Carroll Lane started as CEO of MROH Group (formerly MRO Holdings) effective Aug. 4. He replaces Greg Colgan, who held the role for nine years before leaving the company in June to become CEO of Citadel Completions in August.
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The large airframe MRO company names Carroll Lane to replace Greg Colgan.
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Several airline CEOs have found themselves in the very unwanted position of managing an air accident. How they prepare and manage through a crisis can make a huge difference in how the airline and its leaders are perceived.
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Digitization can improve an airline’s response to a crisis.
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Manmeet Pelia, a Class of 2025 20 Twenties winner, talks with Aviation Week Network about her motivation for applying for the award. Watch the video for further insights >> Nominations for the 2026 20 Twenties are now open >>
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