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F-22’s Poland deployment; Lockheed wins Next-Gen OPIR contract; Inside Israel’s networking warfare plans and the first firing of the Philippine navy missile.

Turkey threatens to look for allies elsewhere as it wrestles with unrest at home and spat with U.S. deepens.

A shortage of executive talent could be the next big workforce shortfall to hit aerospace and defense, and companies are starting to get worried.

Combining Japan’s aircraft-building businesses would save engineering, equipment and marketing costs, MHI says. Management expenses might be reduced, too.

Figuring out the appropriate NATO defense commitment is more complicated than simple division.

Airlines around the world are wising up to the potential for low-cost long-haul travel, with Asian operators leading the way.

NASA is researching rechargeable flow-battery technology that uses active electrochemical particles suspended in water-based liquid.

While records are nice, the flight’s main purpose was to demonstrate significant improvements that will give customers confidence about operational flying.

There are many unanswered questions in the Pentagon about the White House’s push to create a sixth branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Faster metal 3D printing; Reykjavik drone delivery expands; Pentagon eyes medical delivery drones; DARPA tests fast autonomous scouts.

During a long and fruitful career, including 15 years with Aviation Week, John Morrocco was respected by his colleagues for his thorough work and engaging demeanor.

Boeing is storing up to 40 unfinished aircraft on a taxiway at Renton, Washington, airport, which puts limits on Runway 16/34.

After surveying the industry with a request for information, Craic issues RFP for CR929 landing gear. UTAS chose not to move beyond that first stage.

Aviation industry interest in hybrid-electric technology is growing as limitations of all-electric propulsion become clearer.

Guest star Fred Kennedy, the director of Darpa’s Tactical Technology Office, talks to Aviation Week about ways to revolutionize satellites, space launch and the U.S. Air Force’s reliance on stealth.

With its first 787 delivery three years away, Hawaiian is already making preparations and considering where the new aircraft can be deployed.

Inflight connectivity is a highly sought-after commodity by airlines and their passengers, but some suppliers are facing a money crunch.

Maxar to build prototype missile defense space-sensor architecture; Latvia approved to buy Black Hawks; UK gets more F-35s, and Malaysia’s Su-30s need repair.

Keeping Canadian passengers from opting for lower-cost U.S. airports will be key to new ULCCs’ success.

Emirates helps make seat selection a more accurate experience for its passengers via an immersive, 3D, online process.

Military and cargo carriers will fly without pilots first, but commercial airlines will follow.

Electric light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel leads European-funded project to develop and test modular hybrid-electric propulsion architecture.

Testing of new flame suppressants to assess their effectiveness against lithium battery fires is needed, the FAA says.

Overall, second-quarter results support a generally positive fundamental outlook for the A&D industry.

The jet trainer is expected to provide experience in fly-by-wire flight controls and supersonic flight.