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Latest news on Aerospace and Defence, covering military technology, commercial aviation, space exploration, aircraft manufacturers, drones, and defence updates.

The aerospace and defence sector is a trillion-dollar global industry spanning military aircraft, commercial airliners, satellites, and space systems. Major players include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, RTX, and General Dynamics, alongside newer space-focused firms such as SpaceX and Blue Origin. Together they supply governments, airlines, and defence departments with everything from fighter jets to spacecraft.

Artificial intelligence, including agentic AI, is increasingly used across design, procurement, and maintenance functions, while unmanned systems and drones play a growing role in military and commercial applications. Rising defence budgets and continued growth in air travel are driving demand, though supply chain constraints, workforce shortages, and lengthy aircraft delivery backlogs remain persistent challenges. Export controls and shifting trade policy add further complexity for manufacturers operating across borders.

Beyond the boardroom, the industry captures public imagination through crewed space missions, air shows, and the engineers and pilots who bring new aircraft to life. Aerospace careers attract generations of engineers and technicians drawn to the challenge of flight and exploration. Debates over the ethics of autonomous weapons systems and the environmental impact of aviation also shape public discussion of the sector.

The industry traces its roots to the Wright brothers' first powered flight in 1903, with rapid advances driven by two world wars and the Cold War space race. The jet age transformed commercial travel from the mid-twentieth century onwards, while government space programmes pushed exploration beyond Earth's orbit. This history of innovation under pressure continues to shape how the sector responds to today's demands.

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