Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Chen Chuanren
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has selected Terra Drone to supply the Japan Self-Defense Forces with its Terra B1 interceptor drone under a fast-tracked program to strengthen counter-uncrewed aircraft capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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