Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Garrett Reim
Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation to “Amazon Leo,” signaling that it is moving from R&D toward commercial operations.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
A DARPA award to Space Kinetic Corp. is advancing space-based missile defense through the development of the Longbow system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
RTX argues that fielding a Golden Dome capability quickly means relying on systems that are currently fielded.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
Sierra Space plans to return its first Dream Chaser to its manufacturing facility for modifications aimed at securing national security flight services.
Operations & Safety

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic has secured $745 million in financing backed by its Heathrow landing slots, with plans to help fund upcoming fleet and cabin upgrades.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
The 43-day government shutdown and Pentagon acquisition reforms may slow the U.S. Navy’s accelerated push to field a new jet trainer.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
France is developing ground-based systems to protect its satellites, French President Emmanuel Macron said Nov. 12.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
France has published images of its newly-upgraded ASMPA-R nuclear-tipped standoff missile for the first time, following a successful second firing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
SES has agreed to use the Endurance docking satellite made by Infinite Orbits to extend the life of one of the communication sat service company’s spacecraft.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
NATO looks set to restart the hunt for a new airborne early warning aircraft after dropping plans to acquire the Boeing E-7.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Joby Aviation plans to bring hybrid-electric propulsion to its commercial air taxis.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall, Ben Goldstein
Abu Dhabi-based Lodd has begun flight trials of its autonomous Hili cargo aircraft which is designed to replace the trucks and aircraft that are linking logistics hubs with distribution centers.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
Blue Origin, on Nov. 13, will once more try to launch the New Glenn rocket for a second time, after two prior delays.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Edge and Anduril team up on new Omen tailsitter UAS and eye further collaboration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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By Brian Everstine
Appropriators approved spending for one U.S. Air Force program, the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail. The Pentagon in its fiscal 2026 budget request called for ending the effort.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
Firefly Aerospace intends to make a second attempt to launch the seventh mission of its Alpha rocket by early next calendar year.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
Three Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station were advised to bunk down in the U.S. Destiny Laboratory due to this week’s geomagnetic storms.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
Recent ground testing of Intuitive Machines’ (IM) Moon RACER Lunar Terrain vehicle with rechargeable batteries included a successful beamed power demonstration.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
With less than two months to go in 2025, the global launch market has already surpassed all previous annual records.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
ISR capabilities may be the deciding factor in a future decision over whether to increase the size of the Northrop Grumman B-21 fleet beyond 100 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
A U.S. startup has adapted technology enabling airborne wind energy generation to develop a tethered drone.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
MPower Technology has started production of its DragonScales solar modules at a contract manufacturing site with an initial annual capacity of 1 megawatt.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
The UK arm of Anduril has opened a test center in Wales as part of its plan to grow operations in the UK.
Supply Chain