Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Irene Klotz
An unknown technical issue nixed the launch of SpaceX’s next-generation Starship-Super Heavy system in the final second before liftoff on July 16.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
The UK is investing £300 million ($404.3 million) to support Ukraine’s purchase of Saab Gripen fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s large moon Titan is preparing for launch no earlier than July 2028, with arrival in late 2034.
Space Exploration

Aviation Week Staff
LOCKHEED’s $10.5b SOCOM support award... BELL sells two 412EPXs to Texas forest service... VENUS AEROSPACE leadership expansion...
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By Graham Warwick
Israeli drone-maker Colugo Systems is developing a heavy-lift VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft with funding support from national defense and innovation agencies.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Staff
Swissto12 To Expand Satellite Production Capacity
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By Garrett Reim
Senra Systems has raised a $65 million Series B round to expand its wire harness production to a third factory.
Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
GE Aerospace raised 2026 forecasts after strong earnings, driven by robust engine demand despite persistent supply-chain constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
Canada is expected to join the British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter program as an observer, signaling interest in its next-generation stealth aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
United Arab Emirates defense conglomerate Edge Group says it has acquired 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm Akaer, expanding its foothold in the South American country.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A project to develop an autonomous capability for orchestrating complex, large-scale air combat scenarios has entered flight testing on a group of six Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 42 fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Lockheed Martin expects to “soon” close corporate venture capital investment deals in the UK and/or continental Europe.
Supply Chain

By Rachel Hutchison
European procurement spending has surged by over 160% since 2021, and this dramatic increase has led to record backlogs for European defense companies.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
The RAF's new collaborative combat aircraft program will act like a “guardian angel” and “attack dog” for crewed fighters, Defense Readiness Minister Luke Pollard says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The U.S. government has given the go-ahead for Saudi Arabia to buy a large number of BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have underscored how industrial capacity and the ability to replenish expended munitions stocks are critical to future war planning, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander argues.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force is looking to equip its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet with aerial refueling booms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Satellite maker Swissto12 says it is looking to boost spacecraft production and integration capacity to keep pace with growing commercial and government demand.
Commercial Space

By Chen Chuanren
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has shortlisted interceptor drones from four companies for trials aimed at defending military bases and naval vessels against the growing threat posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
AST SpaceMobile said late July 15 it is raising up to $1.15 billion gross via debt later eligible to be turned into stock or cash, in part for potential acquisitions or partnerships.
Commercial Space

Aviation Week Staff
South Korea Moves Forward On F-15 Electronic Warfare Upgrade
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Aviation Week Staff
URSA MAJOR gets MK 104 award... SENRA SYSTEMS holds Series B... HEVEN AEROTECH expands leadership team...
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By Irene Klotz
Voyager Technologies, a contender for a NASA-backed, privately owned space station in low Earth orbit, is adding Penn State University to its associated space research institute.
Commercial Space

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Development Agency, preparing for a July 16 launch, is working to resolve on-orbit technical issues to establish its orbital mesh network.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
China's successful recovery of a Long March-10B (CZ-10B) first-stage booster marks a significant milestone in its pursuit of reusable launch capability.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion