Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX plans to begin construction next year on a massive new spaceport in Louisiana that includes 10 launch and landing complexes for its Starship-Super Heavy launch system.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Navy on Aug. 25 revealed plans to develop a new air-launched weapon for hunting enemy submarines.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
NASA is in the early stage of setting up a headquarters-level office to oversee launch service procurements agencywide, including rideshares.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
To expand capabilities to provide space systems with greater autonomy and resilience in demanding environments, Austin, Texas-based CesiumAstro announced the acquisition of 1Aardvark of Manassas, Virginia.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
California-based startup Auriga Space has completed a series of field tests of a supersonic drone interceptor launched using electricity and magnetic levitation.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
German space startup Constellr has signed an agreement with Danish satellite maker Space Inventor for a pair of thermal satellites.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The Dutch Navy plans to operate Destinus counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) munitions, with the aim of wrapping up a concept development phase within a year.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Ursa Major Technologies is joining the rush to the public markets, though opting for the route of using a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) rather than initial public offering.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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By Irene Klotz
Katalyst Space is demonstrating technologies needed for future robotic servicing.
Operations & Safety

By Tony Osborne
The UK government has cleared the release of classified information on MBDA’s Storm Shadow/Scalp air-launched cruise missile to enable local production of the weapon in Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Saab has reiterated its intention to build an aerospace hub in Canada that would be capable of producing the Gripen E/F fighter, should Ottawa decide to split buy its combat aircraft fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA is looking to scale down and standardize a flight-proven inflatable heat shield for small satellite operators.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
On June 2 Canada signed a $1.88 billion contract for 26 Lockheed Martin-made HIMARS launchers and a preliminary stock of surface-to-surface missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
Small satellites have been moving off dedicated small launch vehicles and increasingly turning to shared rides on medium- and heavy-lift rockets, an analysis of the industry shows.
Satellites

Avril Silva
The U.S. Navy has launched the first U.S. ground-based sled track facility to test infrared countermeasures in supersonic flight conditions amid more missile vulnerabilities being demonstrated overseas.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy wants to steam ahead on bringing more uncrewed aircraft into its air wings, but the service chief favors a different approach than had previously been laid out.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Collins Aerospace completed altitude testing of a major subsystem competing for a contract to replace the Honeywell power and thermal management system inside the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy's deployment extensions are now front and center with its carrier fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Norway has been approved to acquire the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk even though a plan to acquire a new fleet of tactical helicopters is on hold.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
China has scrubbed plans to commence the Chang'e-7 lunar lander mission in the currently-planned window, citing that it does not meet launch requirements.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
The Chinese air force is showcasing its long-range deployment capacity, dispatching some of its J-16 fighters to Africa for the first time as part of a wider force package participating in a military exercise in Egypt.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Kongsberg says it is stepping up the pace of deployment for its N3X maritime surveillance satellite to address Norwegian military demands.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Saab is closing in on a first flight of its Ruby low-cost uncrewed aircraft system, but development has been challenged by issues in the assembly of the air vehicle’s wings.
Aircraft & Propulsion