Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-is-grounded-after-launching-satellite-into-the-wrong-orbit/

Air Defense: NATO Nations Defenseless Against Drones

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/articles/2026042142420.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options of Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes into Firm Orders

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-04-20-Ethiopian-Airlines-Converts-Options-of-Six-Boeing-787-Dreamliner-Airplanes-into-Firm-Orders

Airbus and partners sign NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-and-partners-sign-nh90-block-2-architecture-study-contract

New AI-Powered Swarm Drones Tested in Eastern Europe Signal Major Shift in Electronic Warfare

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/new-ai-powered-swarm-drones-tested-in-eastern-europe-signal-major-shift-in-electronic-warfare/

Iran conflict drives up airline fuel costs, €88 added to long-haul flights

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/iran-conflict-drives-up-airline-fuel-costs-e88-added-to-long-haul-flights/

[Australia] Defence to retire Tiger helicopters by end of this year

 https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/04/defence-to-retire-tiger-helicopters-by-end-of-this-year/

How Does Weather Affect Laser Weapons? A More Important Question Than It Seems

https://www.avinc.com/resources/av-in-the-news/view/how-does-weather-affect-laser-weapons-a-more-important-question-than-it-seems

Navy Fires Drone-Frying LOCUST Laser From Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush

https://www.twz.com/news-features/navy-fires-dronefrying-locust-laser-from-supercarrier-uss-george-h-w-bush

F/A-XX Next Gen Naval Fighter Concept Video Emerges From Northrop Grumman

1. Northrop Grumman Video: https://twitter.com/northropgrumman/status/2046344752367370319
2. TWZ Analysis https://www.twz.com/air/f-a-xx-next-generation-naval-fighter-concept-video-emerges-from-northrop-grumman