Debrief: Can U.S. Competitiveness Take Over As Driver Of Aviation Innovation?

Graham Warwick March 26, 2025

Matthew Fulco matt.fulco@aviationweek.com Image caption: The U.S. Department of Commerce rolled out new export controls on March 25 targeting China’s military technology Image credit: Thawatchai Chawong / Alamy Stock Photo U.S. Unveils New Export Controls Targeting China’s Military Tech The United States Department of Commerce unveiled new export controls on March 25 aimed at curbing China’s development of advanced military technology and capabilities. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry Securi — Wright Electric’s WM2500 installed in NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed for simulated altitude testing.

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Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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