Piloted fighter jets may act more as mission commanders, supported by autonomous ‘collaborative combat aircraft’

As drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, traditional defence companies start to act more like venture capitalists

US defence group seeking approval from Washington to build out supply chain in region

US group expects to have firepower to start work on 737 Max successor but warns that demand may be more of a constraint

Project is part of ambitious goal to cut development times drastically and ultimately attract venture capital backing

European aircraft maker to form joint venture with Germany’s MTU Aero Engines to take on China and US rivals

CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç is seeking state backing for an engine it hopes will power the next generation of narrow-body jets

Funding this year has already surpassed 2025 total as soaring valuations fuel fears of a hype cycle

Collapse of €100bn project with France leaves countries at a crossroads

Concern that the ‘catapult’ network has struggled to build national champions

Mikhail Kokorich’s Destinus has risen rapidly to challenge incumbent defence groups with its cheaper missile systems

The estimated £6bn funding would allow Britain, Italy and Japan to agree a long-term contract for the programme

BAE’s Hägglunds is increasing capacity as it gears up for a huge joint order from several of the region’s armies

Slow progress on government contracts prompts some groups to consider moving abroad

Tokyo frustrated by funding hold-ups that are preventing the signing of a development contract

Brian Myerson wants to raise up to £1bn for new defence venture to be listed in the UK

British aero-engine company will return between £7bn and £9bn to investors over next three years amid soaring demand

Tom Enders warns that any future national project risks becoming a ‘gigantic misallocation of resources’ for Berlin

Drone warfare in Ukraine has exposed the limits of legacy equipment that was designed for different threats

FTSE 100 group looking to secure commitment in first half of the year as it steps up plans to re-enter narrow-body market

Bulk of new money last year eaten up by inflation, housing costs and the nuclear programme, industry experts say

Radical ‘open-fan’ design part of proposals to help meet Boeing and Airbus demands for lower fuel consumption

Sheffield was once the UK’s centre of steelmaking. Now a rising tide of defence spending promises revival

Sheffield was once the UK’s centre of steelmaking. Now a rising tide of defence spending promises revival

Ajax declared operational this week after years of delays to a programme that is set to cost £6.3bn

Concern mounts that not all newcomers to the sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will survive

Executives predict Beijing’s tighter controls will lead to production delays and higher prices

Rupert Pearce’s appointment comes as government seeks to deliver pledge to drive growth through increased military spending

Franco-German power struggle threatens €100bn weapons programme

Disruption to gas pipelines and telecoms cables have focused policymakers’ minds on protecting submarine assets

US defence group says there is ‘large interest’ in its eastern Pacific licences as companies vie for critical minerals

Work on final assembly line has wound down after dearth of new orders for the combat aircraft

Deal opens prospect of awkward cohabitation between US planemaker and European rival Airbus in Belfast

Talks with British officials come as US looks to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

New SAMP-T system on display at Paris Air Show seeks buyers amid Europe’s efforts to re-arm

Pan-European group says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project

Despite positive data points, trust between the planemaker and its shareholders, customers and regulators remains fragile

Measures would take effect if insufficient progress is made to reduce US levies

Jingye makes first comments after ministers seized control of struggling company

The government now has the tricky task of running a costly and complex industrial operation

FTSE 100 group believes the £3bn narrow-body project could deliver a step change in British economy

How CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç restored growth at the 119-year-old British engineering group

Madrid-backed military contractor Indra has attacked US defence giant’s ownership of Santa Bárbara Sistemas

European group in talks with region’s militaries amid worries over US withdrawing from traditional defence role

Region’s arms companies have been soaring but the US president’s approach could turbocharge their ascent

Aerospace group in talks with Thales and Leonardo over consolidating satellite activities

Boosting the bloc’s defences will be among the discussions at Munich’s security conference this week

Guillaume Faury says potential areas of synergies amid budgetary constraints include development of drones and sensors

Uncertainty over spending and fears of disruption from new players weigh on shares of large contractors