Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus Helicopters, Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency and the RSAF have conducted their first MUM-T trial between an H225M the Flexrotor UAS.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
RSAF's phased path—retire the C-130Bs, extend the life of the Hs, defer a full replacement—signals the Super Hercules may no longer be the default successor.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris expects a USAF production decision on a C-130H cockpit modernization program this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab expects partner Embraer to deliver the first Gripen E from a new Brazilian assembly line to the country’s air force before April, a company exec says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
ST Engineering and Lodd Autonomous signed agreements for the DrN-600 UAS to be trialed in the Middle East and Hili cargo eVTOL to be marketed in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing says it is using internal funding to continue some work on integrating the GE Aerospace T901 engine onto its AH-64E Apaches despite a U.S. Army plan to end the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab plans next year to fly a fighter-sized uncrewed aircraft to begin airborne testing of technologies that would support a future combat aircraft program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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By Vivienne Machi
The GAO challenges SDA’s rapid satellite deployment, citing risks in missile tracking and ground readiness, while SDA defends its fast-track approach.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Bell, Lockheed Martin and M1 advance in the U.S. Army competition to replace the UH-72A Lakota for primary flight training.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Startup Tomorrow.io secures $175 million to expand DeepSky, its AI-powered weather constellation, enhancing real-time atmospheric and oceanic observation.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
Startup Atropos unveils a subscale Tacit Spear airlifter, advancing autonomous cargo aircraft development with rapid testing and military logistics ambitions.
Supply Chain

By Mark Carreau
The U.S. House advances a NASA bill to boost Moon, Mars and ISS plans, support lunar bases and extend Hubble’s life, ensuring U.S. space leadership.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit is seeking commercial solutions within 24 months to deorbit unprepared satellites, aiming to reduce orbital congestion.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Dzyne Technologies has demonstrated a 60-hr. flight time with an upgraded version of its Ultra medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
Raytheon ramps up missile production, boosting capacity for Tomahawk, Amraam, SM-6, and SM-3 interceptors under new Pentagon agreements.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia signs a letter of intent with Leonardo for M-346 jets, aiming to modernize its air force with localized support, training and advanced capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Washington has approved Saudi Arabia to receive a $3 billion sustainment package for the country’s fleet of Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is not confirming or denying reports that it has been pushed out of a race to produce India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
ATLA says it is seeing a roughly 50% increase in interest and engagement from foreign customers for Japanese defense solutions at this year's Singapore Airshow.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Airbus is still hunting for deals to bolster the dwindling A400M's backlog, but program boss Gerd Weber said he is more relaxed about winning contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Airbus Defense and Space says it has seen a sharp rise in the market for refueling tankers as it pitches the new generation of its A330 MRTT.
Aircraft & Propulsion