Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The DOD's head of research and engineering has downsized the department’s list of top-priority technology areas it inherited.

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

Intuitive Machines has entered an agreement for access to indoor simulated Moon and Mars landscapes.

Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force.

An F-22 fighter and an uncrewed jet collaborated in the skies over a remote area of Nevada in a company-funded demonstration, GA-ASI says.

Edge Group is mulling a teaming arrangement with Indra to sell the Abu Dhabi-based company’s growing stable of loitering munitions in Europe.

Bristow Group is set to become the latest operator to put new Airbus H160s into operation to support oil and gas customers.

Lockheed Martin is seeing growing interest in its Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) to provide a 360-deg. field of vision for air and missile defense.

The UAE Armed Forces will acquire at least one Embraer Praetor 600 as a VIP aircraft in the first military aircraft deal of the Dubai Airshow.

An armed version of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet designed for maritime patrol missions remains in demand in the Gulf region, according to an executive from the Canadian airframer.

Embraer has withdrawn a proposal to open a final assembly center in Saudi Arabia for the C-390 in favor of offering a regional completion center for the airlifter in the UAE.

Blue Origin sees an opportunity to replicate the outline of its Project Oasis lunar resource mapping mission with Luxembourg in other countries, including potentially here in the UAE.

Jekta has announced an agreement with Innovative Aerosystems that will see the development of a customized flight deck for the under-development PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft.

The United Arab Emirates is looking to develop an indigenous launch option as part of a broader pivot to secure a share of the growing space economy.

Russia is showing off a potential stealth upgrade for the Su-57’s radar-exposed engine nozzles as part of a wider propulsion update on behalf of the fighter.

Viasat says it is developing a new, electronically steered antenna for business jets.

Boeing plans to announce news of an international partnership involving the T-7A jet trainer in the near future, a top executive told reporters at Dubai Airshow.

Edge Group is expanding its munitions portfolio as the Abu Dhabi-based defense technology provider seeks to fill out its production range.

Boeing Defense and Space CEO Steve Parker says a long-awaited upgrade for the system that operates the Boeing KC-46 refueling boom has completed its first flight.

Airbus is in talks with some A400M users to define the next round of capability enhancements as the military airlifter program looks to expand its mission capabilities.

Aero Vodochody continues to look at new roles for the L-39NG Skyfox, offering a new counter-UAS option to prospective customers here the Dubai Airshow.

The United Arab Emirates Air Force's newly re-equipped Fursan Al-Emarat display team is flying the Chinese Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainer at the Dubai Airshow for the first time.

Boeing has high hopes of securing more F-15 Eagle orders in the Middle East, specifically targeting Saudi Arabia for potential sales of the F-15EX.

Edge Group will present a family of long-range, stealthy cruise missiles with a loitering capability at the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 17.

The Colombian government finalized a deal for 17 Saab F-39E/F Gripens, adding a fourth operator for the latest version of the fighter which is built in both Sweden and Brazil.