DEFENSE-AEROSPACE

New York Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rector

Swedish Air Force Chief Warns NATO Must Accelerate Innovation to Match Ukraine

November 5, 2025

The commander of the Swedish Air Force warned allied capitals that slow development cycles will cost them in a high-end war. “If we can’t develop at a faster pace, if we cannot innovate and learn under pressure like Ukraine does,

Defense Budgets / Policy

Defense Department Draft Memo Reveals Major Restructuring of Military Weapons Procurement and Contractor Accountability

November 4, 2025

A six-page draft memo obtained by multiple defense outlets lays out what could become the most extensive overhaul of Pentagon procurement in decades. The document, titled “Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities,” centers on one priority:

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy

NH Industries Pays Norway €305 Million to End Litigation Over Canceled NH90 Maritime Helicopter Program

Norway and NHIndustries signed an out-of-court settlement on November 3 that ends litigation over Oslo’s

U.S. Navy hints at air-launched Blackbeard hypersonic missile as services fund integration

As of 28 October 2025, Castelion holds U.S. Navy and U.S. Army awards to integrate

Defense Industry

Contracts & Deals

NH Industries Pays Norway €305 Million to End Litigation Over Canceled NH90 Maritime Helicopter Program

November 3, 2025

Norway and NHIndustries signed an out-of-court settlement on November 3 that ends litigation over Oslo’s canceled

U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis

Contracts & Deals

Lockheed and Pentagon Finalize $24.3 Billion Agreement for 296 F-35s in Lots 18 and 19

October 7, 2025

The Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin closed a $24.3 billion agreement for 296 F-35s covering

U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Connor Brezenski

Contracts & Deals

Defense Department confirms two Lot F-35 deals worth about $24.3 billion covering Lots 18 and 19 and 296 aircraft

September 30, 2025

The Pentagon has finalized a $12.5 billion contract action to complete Lot 18 of the F-35

Industrial Partnerships

France Seeks Year-End Phase 2 Accord on FCAS as Dassault and Airbus Clash Over Fighter Workshare

September 22, 2025

Paris officials want Phase 2 of the Future Combat Air System agreed with Berlin and Madrid

How a .2 Billion Army Award to a Small Contractor Created a Fort Bliss Detention Controversy

Contracts & Deals

How a $1.2 Billion Army Award to a Small Contractor Created a Fort Bliss Detention Controversy

September 21, 2025

The U.S. Army awarded a contract worth up to $1.2 billion to Acquisition Logistics LLC to

Platforms & Systems

Aircraft

Trump Flags Possible Bad Fuel in Back-To-Back USS Nimitz Crashes in South China Sea

October 29, 2025

Two aircraft from USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea on October 26 within roughly thirty minutes. A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73 and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 22 were lost during routine carrier operations. All five aviators survived and are stable. The Navy says both mishaps remains

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashunteia’ Smith, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade

Helicopters

RNZAF NH90 helicopters complete record-breaking 1,765-mile ferry across the Tasman Sea

October 2, 2025

Wellington crews brought two Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90s home from

Naval Systems

Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Enters Service Pipeline to Bolster Anti-Submarine Patrols in the North and Baltic Seas

September 16, 2025

Germany accepted its first P-8A Poseidon at the manufacturer’s site near Seattle

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin

Aircraft

US Air Force confirms F-47 now in build at Boeing with 2028 first flight

September 15, 2025

The U.S. Air Force’s first F-47 is in build at Boeing with

Aircraft

First Flight for General Atomics Collaborative Combat Aircraft Starts Edwards and Nellis Test Campaigns

September 12, 2025

General Atomics' YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft completed its first flight on August

Regions & Conflicts

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Strengthens Defenses With Additional Patriot Systems and PAC-3 Interceptors From Germany

November 7, 2025

On November 3 in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional Patriot air-defense systems have arrived and

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Implements Mandatory Drone Production Ratings for Regions Starting in 2026 Using 25-Indicator Evaluation System

November 6, 2025

Russian authorities have formalized a nationwide “dronification” rating that scores regions on progress in unmanned aviation.

Europe & NATO

Swedish Air Force Chief Warns NATO Must Accelerate Innovation to Match Ukraine

November 5, 2025

The commander of the Swedish Air Force warned allied capitals that slow development cycles will cost

Europe & NATO

Vilnius Closes Border With Belarus After Mass Balloon Incursions

October 30, 2025

Lithuania authorized the use of force against balloons entering from Belarus after radar tracked 66 objects

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick

Asia-Pacific

US Air Force reactivates 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron as MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

October 1, 2025

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of

Latest

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Strengthens Defenses With Additional Patriot Systems and PAC-3 Interceptors From Germany

November 7, 2025

On November 3 in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional Patriot air-defense systems have arrived and crews are putting them into operation. “More Patriots are now in Ukraine and being put into operation,” he wrote late Sunday, thanking Germany and Chancellor Friedrich

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Implements Mandatory Drone Production Ratings for Regions Starting in 2026 Using 25-Indicator Evaluation System

November 6, 2025

Russian authorities have formalized a nationwide “dronification” rating that scores regions on progress in unmanned aviation. Officials presented pilot results in June, then spent the autumn refining the method for a nationwide rollout in 2026. Ministries told regional leaders to plan around

Europe & NATO

Swedish Air Force Chief Warns NATO Must Accelerate Innovation to Match Ukraine

November 5, 2025

The commander of the Swedish Air Force warned allied capitals that slow development cycles will cost them in a high-end war. “If we can’t develop at a faster pace, if we cannot innovate and learn under pressure like Ukraine does, we may

Defense Budgets / Policy

Defense Department Draft Memo Reveals Major Restructuring of Military Weapons Procurement and Contractor Accountability

November 4, 2025

A six-page draft memo obtained by multiple defense outlets lays out what could become the most extensive overhaul of Pentagon procurement in decades. The document, titled “Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities,” centers on one priority: speed. Defense

Contracts & Deals

NH Industries Pays Norway €305 Million to End Litigation Over Canceled NH90 Maritime Helicopter Program

November 3, 2025

Norway and NHIndustries signed an out-of-court settlement on November 3 that ends litigation over Oslo’s canceled NH90 maritime helicopter program. Officials confirm the agreement includes €305 million in cash plus roughly €70 million previously drawn under bank guarantees. The Oslo District Court

1 2 3 … 50 Next

Julien Mercier

Julien co-started Defense-Aerospace.com in 1998 after ten years reporting procurement for Les Echos and La Tribune.
Clara Nguyen

Clara reports on satellite programs, flight testing, and civil-military aerospace projects.
Priya Shah

Priya manages the site’s opinion section, reviewing submissions, approving topics, and keeping authors on schedule.
Michael Adler

Michael took charge of daily coverage in 2018. Earlier he led the Pentagon desk at Defense News and won an Aerospace Media Award.
Lena Kovacs

Lena leads a seven-person desk that processes incoming news in five languages.
Diego Ramos

Diego joined in 2020 after running defense hashtags for a Madrid think tank.
Peter Johansson

Peter tracks armor, artillery, and logistics. He spent eleven years on the Nordic defense beat and still serves as an infantry reservist.
Lucas Meyer

Lucas covers automation, drone systems, and backend logistics tools.

Defense Industry

Platforms & Systems

Regions & Conflicts

Latest

Authors