Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.

Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.

Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.

SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.

Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.

NATO combat aircraft supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace, in the first-ever engagement for the 22-year-old alliance operation.

Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.

Ukraine’s multidomain trench warfare stalemate demands new tech breakthroughs to regain maneuverability.

OHB and Helsing form KIRK joint venture for military space surveillance and targeting tech.

York Space has agreed to buy space solar-cell technology provider Solestial.

Japan boosts defense startups with new funding as lenders ease restrictions.

The U.S. Senate on May 18 confirmed the nomination of Matthew Anderson to serve as NASA's second highest ranking official, as part of a block vote on numerous nominees.

South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.

Vega C rocket launches ESA-China Smile satellite to study solar wind effects.

GE Aerospace on May 19 revealed a new small turbofan design optimized for the cost profile of the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market.

Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.

MINUTEMAN III test scheduled... ELBIT, TKMS naval tie-up... LOCKHEED gets $990m F-35 mod kit award...

Blakcro unveils stealthy P1 powered paraglider for special forces at SOF Week.

Axiom Space launches Japanese subsidiary to expand Asia-Pacific space research and partnerships.

Axiom Space launches Japanese subsidiary to expand Asia-Pacific space research and partnerships.

The FAA’s latest air traffic controller workforce plan says the agency needs fewer controllers than it thought.

The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

EDA advances automated refueling tests to include unmanned aircraft and tankers.

Norway's missile export ban forces Malaysia to reassess defense procurement strategies amid regional tensions.

Hill Helicopters said it is closing in on the long-awaited first run of its in-house-developed turboshaft engine.