Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
By Jen Judson
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Cummings fine-tunes Hellhound drone for Golden Dome mission
Cummings Aerospace has designed a larger version of its Hellhound to meet Golden Dome homeland missile defense needs.
By Jen Judson
McCain threatens new defense nominations hold over Army waiver changes
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman is unhappy with how the service handled new rules for would-be recruits.
Is the US military prepared for cyberattacks on satellites?
Keeping the U.S. defensive resources safe from cyberattacks means protecting systems in the remote locations throughout the world — and off-world.
By Meredith Rutland Bauer
Fresh from Saudi demo, Scorpion jet shows off in Dubai
Saudi pilots conducted 10 demonstration flights using Textron's Scorpion jet, but no deal yet.
By Valerie Insinna
Oshkosh Defense in talks with Saudi manufacturer to produce armored vehicles
Al Tadreea Manufacturing’s CEO said the company is in talks with a number of international companies about partnerships, noting that negotiations are underway with Oshkosh Defense.
By Agnes Al Helou
Turkey taps both Russian, European air defense options
After years of zigzagging between NATO and non-NATO options to build its first long-range air and anti-missile defense system, Turkey has officially decided to go for both Russian and European offerings.
Boeing bullish on KC-46 sales to the Middle East
Despite stiff competition from Airbus, Boeing is confident its KC-46 will ultimately gain a foothold in the Middle East.
By Valerie Insinna
Despite obstacles, Saab still hopeful for future Gripen C sales
After appearing to win competitions in Bulgaria and Botswana, Saab has faced setbacks selling Gripens to both countries.
By Valerie Insinna
Japan's C-2 airlifter makes its international debut
Dubai Airshow is Japan’s first big opportunity to garner foreign interest for the C-2, the largest plane ever made by a Japanese defense firm.
By Valerie Insinna
5th fleet commander: Intel-sharing clear barrier to military cooperation
A week after Saudi Arabia intercepted yet another ballistic missile over its territory, the U.S. Fifth Fleet commander urged nations in his theater of operations to share more relevant information in real time to combat common and growing threats.
By Barbara Opall-Rome
During visit to Middle East, U.S. Air Force officials talk up light attack aircraft
The U.S. Air Force hasn’t determined whether it will continue its experiments with light attack aircraft, but that didn’t stop the service’s number-two general from touting the potential benefits in a speech to Middle Eastern and other international air chiefs.
By Valerie Insinna