BAE Systems says it is working to make the defense industry’s voice heard over investor concerns about the sector’s environmental, social and governance credentials. 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with an opening salvo of more than 100 missiles targeting military locations including several airfields, followed by dozens of aircraft entering the country’s airspace to hit military targets and prepare for ground forces, according to a U.S. assessment.

The signing of the global contract for the four-nation Eurodrone program on Feb. 24 brings to an end nearly a decade of lobbying by industry for governments to fund a European MALE UAS program.

Russian armed forces launched an invasion on Ukraine before dawn on Feb. 24 with an opening salvo of 30 3M54 Kalibr cruise missiles, a Ukrainian Ministry of Defense spokesman says.

The alliance is planning to deploy more military equipment to reinforce Eastern European countries, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says.

Russian military forces launched a sweeping military invasion of Ukraine just before dawn on Feb. 24, with local reports showing an intense barrage of air and artillery attacks while Russian ground forces streamed across Ukraine’s northern, eastern and southern borders.

Russia’s military forces deployed to the border with Ukraine are ready for a full invasion at a moment’s notice, and the Pentagon is warning that the U.S. and NATO understanding of the situation could degrade if forced to withdraw its reconnaissance aircraft from nearby airspace amid a conflict. 

An ongoing revamp of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) will include a further expansion of the Foreign Internal Defense (FID) mission, Lt. Gen. Jim Slife tells Aviation Week.