Pentagon postures for a reality where satellites are threatened or even attacked.

The international block-buy plan for the F-35 depends very much on the outcome of U.S. budget issues.

Built in vast numbers for the Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact states and other countries with close ties to the Reds during the 60s and 70s, the MiG-21 is now becoming an increasingly rare sight in our skies. Aviation Week was able to get up close to MiG-21 operations during a visit to Romania in late September.

Rival Chinese companies produce Global Hawk-size prototypes. But it’s not likely to mean competition between them.

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. are keen to increase momentum for production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. But ongoing budget turmoil in the U.S. and elsewhere and political changes in Canada could pose real hurdles for the program.

First flight is a major milestone to kick off testing of the refueling systems.

This week's top aerospace and defense stories, including Norway's first F-35A and Boeing's bulk Chinese aircraft order.

Without a new spending bill by Sept. 30, the U.S. government could be forced to shut down.