A Russian Antonov An-22 crashed in December 2025 during a test flight after repairs, killing seven crew and passengers. Investigation is ongoing.
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin commence building a C-130J aircraft MRO center in Bengaluru, enhancing Indian Air Force maintenance and regional support by 2027.
Congress requires U.S. military helicopters to use ADS-B near Reagan Washington National Airport following a deadly 2025 collision.
Lockheed Martin teams with Hadrian to integrate automated manufacturing cells and boost production of defense missiles including PAC-3 MSE and GMLRS.
Leonardo signs a multi-year contract to provide logistics and simulator support for 12 Italian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from 2026 to 2028.
Antares Industries secures $96 million in Series B funding to advance the R1 microreactor production for defense and space applications by 2028.
Kansas-based Precision Aerospace & Defense Group to merge with FACT II, valued at $320M, aiming for Nasdaq listing and growth via acquisitions.
Oklahoma's ACES program brings $322M+ in aerospace investments, creating 610+ jobs through projects by CBC Global Ammunition, Firehawk, Kratos, and Dawn Aerospace.
Northrop Grumman's Project Talon focuses on affordable mass production of stealth autonomous drones, targeting first flight in late 2026.
Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems merged to form Applied Aerospace & Defense, creating a comprehensive aerospace and defense hardware supplier with over 1,300 employees.