Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Steve Trimble
The USAF is set to kick off an analysis of alternatives for a future airlifter to replace the Boeing C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-5, but the familiar study will be conducted completely differently.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
USAF officials and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on July 28 hailed progress made on addressing a long list of costly problems hanging over the KC-46 tanker program.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Garrett Reim
IBM will acquire HRL Laboratories to expand its quantum computing capabilities and long-term advanced technology research.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
Katalyst's LINK servicing spacecraft suffered attitude-control problems, delaying NASA's planned Swift Observatory reboost mission.
Space Exploration

Aviation Week Staff
RTX/Pratt & Whitney has $53.8m U.S. Navy order for nonrecurring engineering for the F135 engine program for the F-35.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Rocket Factory Augsburg delayed RFA One hotfire testing after discovering unspecified issues during launch pad preparations.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
U.S. Air Force seeks a reusable rocket-powered VTOL strike aircraft prototype for future high-speed bomber missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Boeing's Kelly Ortberg agrees that commercial airframers and their suppliers could change the business model if they build a next-generation air transport, but it will not happen during the current generation of single aisles.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Boeing reported another VC-25B charge but says broader defense programs are improving and reducing overall risk.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
NATO and Ukraine launched a joint program to accelerate counter-drone technologies from development to combat deployment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Textron will temporarily fund work on the MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft to maintain schedule while awaiting congressional approval of Army reprogramming.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Philippine Air Force debuts upgraded FA-50s at Pitch Black exercise in Australia while evaluating future fighters and force-enablement capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aerospace companies including ArianeGroup, Dassault and Thales have had to close sites near Bordeaux in southwest France as wildfires continue to burn in the region.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Safran says it continues to look for acquisition opportunities in defense electronics after its failed bid to land Exail Technologies.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force plans to launch a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)-style concept refinement phase by year's end.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
TransDigm Group on July 27 announced a deal to acquire Prince & Izant, a manufacturer of highly engineered brazing alloys and specialty metal components for several industries.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
TRANSDIGM GROUP buys P&I... COLLINS gets Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System award... New CEO for ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES...
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By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon on July 27 announced another new agreement with key companies to expand munition production.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
USAF Pacific commander calls for enhanced air defense command-and-control at austere locations as dispersed operations increase.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A B-52 crash has delayed a radar upgrade program as the U.S. Air Force searches for replacement test aircraft, while a second modified bomber awaits late 2027 availability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Vietnam is finalizing a contract for 18 Yak-130M advanced trainers in what would be the platform's first export deal.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
Ellsworth AFB is preparing infrastructure for B-21 testing as the Air Force readies the bomber's arrival.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Amazon has requested FCC approval for a 5,105-satellite D2D constellation to provide direct-to-device connectivity, with service expected to start in 2028.
Satellites

Aviation Week Staff
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert missile warning system with planned use on the Helsing CA-1 Europa CCA.
Aircraft & Propulsion