Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.

An Airbus A400M airlifter equipped with an aerial firefighting system will bolster Spain’s wildfire attack capability this year.

Bombardier Defense has announced it will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for Australia.

The Polish Air Force has received its first three Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Poland.

Thales has demonstrated a second key element of the company's effort, with French partners, to deliver a deep-strike system of the country’s armed forces.

The two Boeing 747-200s that have served as presidential transport will both be retired in 2029 as long-awaited replacements should come into service.

China on May 23 completed the first flight test of its domestically developed F406 turbofan for small- and medium-sized uncrewed aircraft systems.

China has launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station in what is expected to become the country’s longest planned human spaceflight mission to date.

U.S. startup Trillium Renewable Chemicals has secured $13 million in funding to scale up its technology to produce acrylonitrile.

The U.S. Space Force expects to launch two prototype spacecraft next year as it looks toward the next generation of anti-jam satellite communications.

A GKN Aerospace industrial site in California has suffered a chemical accident that the company signaled could cause operational disruptions.

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Royal Thai Air Force Orders Two C295 Transports

SpaceX completed a full suborbital flight of the latest version of its Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle on May 22, achieving several key milestones despite losing the first-stage booster.

Blue Origin says the FAA has approved its report following the mishap with the New Glenn NG-3 mission that led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite.

SOCOM plans autonomous test range at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to rehearse missions and test unmanned systems in contested environments.

TAMPA, Florida—U.S. Special Operations Command is urging the U.S. Army to continue with its effort to re-engine Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawks, with its own upgrade plan hinging on what happens with the GE Aerospace T901.

Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 transports to replace aging BT-67 fleet and considers follow-on orders under phased procurement approach.

NASA is culling its mission directorates and making other organizational changes with the goal of improving efficiency and better implementing the Trump administration's directives.

Pentagon seeks advanced manufacturing solutions to address gaps in supersonic aircraft production and sustainment while preparing for next-generation programs.

Airbus U.S. Space and Defense names Alex Veneziano as CEO and retired Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney as chairman of the board.

Embraer partners with Hellenic Aerospace Industry to support Greece’s potential C-390 fleet acquisition and strengthen its presence in the country.

LatConnect 60 plans to scale its Earth observation constellation to 100 satellites by 2035 with advanced SWIR capabilities for defense and commercial uses.

Germany revamps defense procurement agency to streamline processes and boost modernization with new centers and closer industry collaboration.

The Iran war is generating price inflation on metals and is starting to cause headaches for suppliers.