Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Robert Wall
The European Investment Fund is putting $45 million into a fund run by Keen Venture Partners as part of Europe’s efforts to foster defense and space startups.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Kawasaki Heavy has become the latest Japanese firm to enter the collaborative combat aircraft sector, showcasing its Collaborative Support Aircraft concept.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Tukwilah, Washington-based startup Starfish Space is planning its second satellite docking demonstration mission this summer.
Satellites

By Irene Klotz
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has resolved a 21-year-old glitch with NASA’s most-distant probe.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
The Japan Air Self Defense Force has received its first set of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters equipped with Technical Refresh 3 upgrades.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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Matthew Fulco
Japanese technology conglomerate Rakuten has entered into cooperation with a Ukrainian effort to develop a defense technology ecosystem.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, nations realized that they needed access to commercial space-based data and imagery.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency revealed a key piece of the rapid contracting mechanism for Golden Dome capabilities on May 21.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space is preparing for its fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration

By Garrett Reim
Urban-Air Port, a UK-based vertiport developer, is expanding into the defense sector with the introduction of its DBx-A1, a military truck.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program may face a funding cut.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Force and NGA leaders have signed an agreement to define each agency’s role in acquiring space-based TacSRT data.
Satellites

By Ben Goldstein
Electra.aero has validated the blown-lift wing design for its planned hybrid electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
The UK will publish its Strategic Defense Review within two weeks, says former NATO Secretary Gen. George Robertson, who has helped lead the effort.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
Blue Origin will attempt to land an uncrewed prototype of its Human Landing System on the Moon’s south pole this year.
Space Exploration

By Steve Trimble
The Golden Dome air and missile defense system will be fully operational in two and a half to three years and cost about $175 billion, President Donald Trump says.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
DARPA is claiming a power-beaming distance record after transmitting energy using a laser over 8.6 km (5.3 mi).
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Michael Bruno
New data shows that when it comes to the price of doing business, increased volatility will be about the only reliable prediction.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
A team of Pentagon acquisition leaders and company officials met regularly to find ways to fix the slow progress of a new Air Force One.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Canadian space company MDA Space has agreed to boost the proposed deal value of its takeover of embattled Israeli chip developer SatixFy by 45%.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force wants to upgrade or replace the towed-decoy system on the Rockwell International B-1B Lancer bomber.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Tusas Engine Industries has revealed the designation for the indigenous engine that will power Turkey's homegrown combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Malaysia looks set to become the latest customer for Leonardo’s AW149 utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion