Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Tony Osborne
A faulty component in a circuit board was likely a major contributing factor in the fatal accident of a Sikorsky S-92 two years ago.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said late Feb. 26 that it plans to raise $1 billion gross via a share sale of its common stock.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
A BAE Systems 146 airliner used for atmospheric research by UK scientists is to be grounded permanently following a review of the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Weapons manufacturer Mac Jee and Brazil's Institute of Aeronautical Technology have signed a partnership agreement to develop the RATO-14X space launch rocket.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A Chinese space company is releasing imagery revealing key details of the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
A new U.S. military satellite built to track objects in cislunar space could fly by the end of 2026.
Satellites

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and CFM remain on track to have an NTSB-recommended modification finalized that will address concerns with the Leap-1B load reduction device safety system
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
A pair of deputy managers have taken the reins of NASA’s portfolio of low-Earth-orbit programs
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
NASA is expected to soon disclose the next steps in its evolving strategy to develop commercial low Earth orbit successors to the International Space Station.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has launched a prototype maneuverable satellite to train for on-orbit offensive and defensive activities.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Army has launched a bidding process for the Future Interceptor (FI) contract award.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A nearly $50 million contract award from the U.S. Navy will field an early version of the low-cost Blackbeard missile by November 2027.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
Phantom Space, a would-be small rocket launch provider, has bought key assets and intellectual property from Vector Launch, another would-be provider.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
BlackSky has cut some near-term constellation expansion plans for its new Gen-3 imagery satellite deployments.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
Sierra Space has named former Ursa Major leader Dan Jablonsky as its first permanent CEO in more than one year, the company announced Feb. 26.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
There are signs Russia’s most costly conflict since World War II is taking a toll on the war machine, but opinions are split on Moscow’s ability to sustain it.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Rolls-Royce sees multiple partnership opportunities to bring to market a new narrowbody engine as the company gears up to ground test demonstrator hardware.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
Ken Bowersox, head of NASA’s space operations division, announced Feb. 25 that he was retiring from the agency.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The CEO of Rolls-Royce says its involvement in the Global Combat Air Program could generate business that surpasses what the Eurofighter Typhoon has delivered for the engine-maker.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt sees a potential $1 billion opportunity in Germany’s ambition to field an airborne electronic attack capability, with a possible competition soon.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Michael Bruno
Potential suborbital space launch provider Starfighters Space announced that founder Rick Svetkoff has resigned as chairman, CEO, president and director.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters is actively exploring a European derivative of the H145-based autonomous Lakota connector aircraft it is developing for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
USSF halts Vulcan launches amid anomaly review, weighs options for GPS III satellite deployment.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Lunar landing upstart Intuitive Machines announced a surprise $175 million stock sale Feb. 25, in part to support potential growth in the orbital data center market.
Commercial Space

By Michael Bruno
Pratt & Whitney adds seventh forging press in $200M expansion to meet F-35 and Airbus engine demand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain