Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

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.

UK Defense Ministry revives effort to develop medium-range precision strike weapon with industry input and plans for a formal tender by July 31.

It’s difficult to talk about the aerospace industry today without artificial intelligence (AI) coming up in conversation.

Organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo have canceled this year’s show over the uncertainty of access to the airfield at RAF Fairford.

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab a contract to build two space domain awareness spacecraft bound for geostationary orbit.

SpaceX has scrubbed a May 21 attempt to fly the newest version of its Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle, with the goal of re-attempting the rocket’s 12th test flight on May 22.

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General Atomics and Saab test MQ-9B with AEW radar, offering uncrewed early warning capabilities and extended airborne endurance for air defense.

General Atomics YFQ-42A resumes flight after crash, advancing collaborative combat aircraft development with software fixes and risk reduction efforts.

Long-awaited flight testing of MBDA’s Spear 3 mini cruise missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has begun.

Parker Hannifin acquires Circor Aerospace for $2.55 billion, expanding its aerospace and defense portfolio with high-margin, high-growth capabilities.

Taiwanese battery maker Molicel plans to cooperate with Canadian startup Evio Aircraft, which intends to develop a 76-seat, hybrid-electric regional airliner.

U.S. invests $2B in nine quantum computing firms including IBM and Rigetti for aerospace applications and domestic production.

UK's first E-7 Wedgetail arrives at RAF Lossiemouth for testing ahead of planned handover to Royal Air Force

SpaceX bets on vertical integration and Starship's high launch cadence to enable orbital AI data centers and Mars colonization.