Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Graham Warwick
Quantum sensing technology that a DARPA official described as the “end of stealth” is moving out the laboratory and into operational testing.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada Co. has mounted its quickly developed air base defense system on uncrewed surface vessels with an eye on countering one-way attack drones that threaten international shipping.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Staff
BAE plans $135m in U.S. facility enhancements... BOEING gets German Poseidon training system award... SURF AIR MOBILITY names new board chairman...
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Aviation Week Staff
Saab Eyes Extended Passive EW Sensing Wall With New Sensor
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By Garrett Reim
China is likely to send taikonauts on a mission around the Moon in 2027, says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Israel Aerospace Industries said it has secured a $1 billion deal from its home customer for air defense equipment as it reported record order backlog.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
SOCOM seeks exportable version of Silent Knight terrain-following radar for allied forces and conventional military branches.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
RTX demonstrates PACE4ACE jam-resistant network technology enabling continuous communications for dispersed forces during electronic warfare.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
The UK government has accused Russia of recklessness after two dangerous intercepts of Royal Air Force Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence-gathering aircraft in international airspace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
U.S. Air Force tests Istari's Industry One platform to enable secure digital collaboration across defense industrial base partners.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The most valuable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force during the 38-day air strike campaign against Iran earlier this year proved to be the MQ-9A Reaper, the Air Force’s top general told lawmakers May 20.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
NASA's Psyche mission successfully completes Mars gravity assist, capturing rare high-phase-angle images while calibrating instruments for asteroid approach.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Rohde & Schwarz has struck an agreement with Ukraine’s Infozahyst to work together in areas such as jamming and counter-drone technology.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Rafael tests new 10 kg-class Sigma signals intelligence system for UAVs, using edge computing and AI to analyze electronic battlefield data.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace partners with TKMS to establish Canadian launch capability in Nova Scotia, targeting NATO responsive space needs.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Force advances on-orbit logistics with $20M challenge and dual demonstrations to assess commercial refueling and servicing capabilities.
Satellites

By Angus Batey
The Norwegian startup developing the Noemi electric flying boat is targeting first flight of a prototype by the end of 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus proposes partial reset of European FCAS program to address Ukraine war lessons and industrial partner disputes over next-gen fighter requirements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Volta Space Technologies tests lunar power-beaming technology to enable extended surface operations during two-week Moon nights via orbital laser transmission.
Satellites

Aviation Week Staff
Russia's twin-seat Su-57D fighter completes first flight as UAC targets export markets including India with new variant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
L3Harris is increasing its international pitch for the OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft by offering the modified crop duster as an effective counter-drone hunter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany prioritizes rapid military capability upgrades to address space gaps while pursuing long-term sovereign solutions.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Germany prepares to launch competition for airborne standoff jammer under luWES program.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Saab unveils compact passive EW sensor for border surveillance with 1-18 GHz coverage.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Growing demand for the Multi-Role Tanker Transport derivative of the A330 airliner has prompted Airbus to expand its conversion capacity, adding a new
Multi-Mission Aircraft