Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Matthew Fulco
Ursa Major, a startup that builds propulsion systems for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, in-space mobility and space launch, has raised $100 million.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
MBDA plans to develop loitering munitions in the UAE through a partnership with French startup Fly-R and the Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
ATI CEO and President Kimberly Fields is set to become board chair on May 14 at the company’s next annual meeting.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Airbus sees a potential opening to address a NATO need to find an alternative platform to Boeing’s E-7 airborne early warning aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A second homegrown turboprop trainer looks set to emerge from Emirati industry this time in partnership with a Chinese manufacturer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Michael Bruno
York Space Systems, a mass satellite manufacturer, says it is applying to become a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Satellites

By Thierry Dubois
The Climate Impulse project aims to demonstrate long-distance flight with a hydrogen electric aircraft relying on a digital twin for optimum routing.
Emerging Technologies

By Vivienne Machi
The companies putting money on the line to stand up Europe’s future sovereign satellite communications constellation are determined to keep the nascent program on schedule.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Czech defense technology company LPP plans to deliver an initial batch of MTS Narwhal ground-launched cruise missiles in the hope of attracting more customers.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Jill Stockbridge
Lunar Blessing is looking to launch an on-demand luxury air taxi service in the UAE and nearby countries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
BAE Systems has teamed up with Boeing and Saab to offer the T-7 for a UK Royal Air Force need to replace an aging fleet of Hawk T1s and T2s flown by the Red Arrows and student pilots.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Edge Group has expanded its airborne electronic warfare product line, adding a tactical electronic intelligence pod for use on fighters and other aircraft.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Archer Aviation sees a deal to supply the hybrid power system to the Omen military drone being developed by Anduril and Edge Group as the beginning of a new revenue path for the company.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Spain’s Indra and United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense firm Calidus have forged an agreement on the development of a pilot training center.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Airbus is gearing up to begin flight trials of its Sirtap tactical uncrewed air system while also looking to expand the system's customer set and capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Airpower strength is tipping toward Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region after President Trump said he would approve the sale of Lockheed F-35As to the Kingdom.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has ordered the Airbus H225M twin-engine heavy helicopter as part of an ongoing modernization drive.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chloe Greenbank
Regent is making a splash with a full-size immersive mock-up of its flagship Viceroy Seaglider at the Dubai Airshow with the UAE a key market for the company.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
Brazilian munitions supplier Mac Jee announced the revival of the former Mectron’s anti-radiation and air-to-air missile programs at Dubai Airshow.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump says he will approve the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35s to Saudi Arabia as that country’s crown prince is set to visit Washington.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin announced Nov. 17 that it had conducted the first flight test of a new distributed infrared threat-warning system.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The DOD's head of research and engineering has downsized the department’s list of top-priority technology areas it inherited.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
Kepler Communications plans to launch its first batch of 10 laser communications relay satellites into orbit in January 2026.
Satellites

By Mark Carreau
Intuitive Machines has entered an agreement for access to indoor simulated Moon and Mars landscapes.
Space Exploration

By Tony Osborne
Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force.
Aircraft & Propulsion