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GE Aerospace Expands U.S. Hypersonic Propulsion Test Infrastructure at Three Sites
June 6, 2025 - GE Aerospace is expanding hypersonic propulsion test infrastructure at three U.S. locations: Evendale, OH; Bohemia, NY; and Niskayuna, NY. The upgrades will support higher-Mach, mission-representative testing for advanced systems, including dual-mode ramjets. The investments follow GE’s 2022 acquisition of Innoveering and recent rapid development milestones in hypersonic propulsion. (Aerospace Testing International)
June 5, 2025 - NATO defense ministers are preparing to endorse a new 5% GDP investment benchmark, combining 3.5% core defense spending and 1.5% for dual-use infrastructure, ahead of the late-June NATO summit in the Hague. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated the initiative responds to long-standing U.S. demands. Allies also agreed to new “capability targets” to strengthen air defense, logistics, and ammunition production. (AP News)
June 5, 2025 - The Philippine Air Force has ordered 12 additional FA-50PH fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries in a $700 million deal, doubling its fleet to 24 jets. Deliveries are scheduled by 2030, with logistics and support included. The order follows a March crash involving an FA-50 and reflects the country’s push for air defense modernization. (Defense News)
Poland, Baltic States Eye New Submarines and Attack Boats to Deter Russia
June 4, 2025 - Poland and the Baltic states are seeking new submarines and shallow-water attack boats as part of regional defense upgrades under Warsaw’s ORKA program. Defense officials cite the need to counter Russian threats in the Baltic Sea. Bidding is underway for suppliers, with interest in enhancing both deterrence and interoperability. (Defense News)
Chinese Airlines Considering Ordering Hundreds of Airbus Jets
June 4, 2025 - Chinese airlines are reportedly exploring the possibility of ordering hundreds of Airbus jets, a move aimed at enhancing their fleet amid increasing air travel demand in the region. The potential deal, which could be valued at billions of dollars, would include models like the A320 and A350. Airbus is in talks with major Chinese carriers, including Air China and China Eastern, with discussions reportedly ongoing. (Reuters)
Raytheon Awarded $1.1 Billion US Navy Contract to Produce AIM-9X Block II Missiles
June 4, 2025 - Raytheon Technologies has secured a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles, an advanced air-to-air weapon. This contract includes both production and delivery of the missiles, which are critical for enhancing the Navy's defense capabilities. The AIM-9X Block II missiles are designed to provide improved targeting and engagement range for both naval and air force applications. (Military Embedded Systems)
Aerospace Sector Warns New U.S. Tariffs Could Threaten Air Safety, Supply Chain
June 3, 2025 - Industry groups including the Aerospace Industries Association and major firms like Boeing, RTX, and GE Aerospace warned that proposed Section 232 tariffs on aircraft parts could endanger flight safety and disrupt the global supply chain. The industry urged the Biden administration to pause the tariffs and allow a 90-day comment period and a 180-day delay. They argue the move risks undermining U.S. competitiveness and a $75 billion aerospace trade surplus. (Reuters)
Pentagon Pushes U.S. Dronemakers to Innovate as Quickly as Ukraine Does
June 2, 2025 - The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit launched Project GI to accelerate U.S. drone development by mimicking Ukraine’s rapid fielding of unmanned systems. The initiative connects frontline troops with tech developers to iterate and deploy systems in as little as one month. The effort aims to close the innovation gap with adversaries and speed battlefield adaptation. (Defense One)
