Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Graham Warwick
Leonardo explores a piloting standard for powered-lift aircraft to simplify training and support advanced air mobility as a mass transportation mode.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters has completed the first flight of new-build AW101 helicopters destined for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Ondas has acquired drone-maker Dzyne Technologies as the U.S. autonomous system group continues its expansion spree.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Anduril have signed an agreement for the Polish defense firm to produce the U.S. startup's Barracuda-500M cruise missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Navy has demonstrated the launch of the Nyan one-way attack drone from a ship.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Diehl says it is looking to expand its partnership with Brazil’s AEL Sistemas as the German company eyes the Brazilian ground-based air defense market.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
When the NATO summit kicks off July 7 in Ankara, there are a couple of things predictably on the agenda—spending commitments and transatlantic tension—but equipment issues also are poised to be front and center.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean, with Australia, Japan and New Zealand among the countries notified shortly before the launch.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea's leading industrial groups have committed a combined $204 billion to develop advanced manufacturing and technology infrastructure in the country's southern region.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
The EU is proposing a new multi-billion initiative to finance joint programs covering a diverse set of priority activities including drones, air and missile defense, and space.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Development of the combat aircraft at the heart of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) is set to accelerate after prime contractor Edgewing was awarded a £4.6 billion contract.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket has deployed a Katalyst Space spacecraft it plans to use to boost the orbit of its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
Operations & Safety

By Chen Chuanren
A U.S. Air Force Boeing F-15EX and MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft have completed their first airborne integration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Odyssey Space has signed a pact with Singapore-based Nandina REM, securing access to reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber and phenolic felt batting and yarns for future space applications.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Japan’s Defense Ministry established a position for space matters in its armaments planning organization as part of efforts to strengthen capabilities in this area.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Helsinki says it plans to buy Saab RBS 70 NG air defense systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
The Pentagon, as part of its Drone Dominance program, has invited Ukrainian companies to set up shop in the U.S.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon’s now-reversed push to cancel the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail added almost six months to the rapid prototyping schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Quantum Systems Valuation Doubled In Airbus-Backed Funding Round
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By Brian Everstine
A U.S. Army plan to accelerate delivery of the first Bell MV-75 tiltrotor prototype came after a review identified increasing schedule risks, with the new plan potentially exacerbating the issue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
SWIFT REBOOST scrubbed... COLLINS gets E-2D training award... New CFO for QUANTUM SPACE...
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By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Radia is finalizing contracts with key suppliers as it works to raise the funding required to move its WindRunner ultralarge cargo aircraft into certification and production for commercial and military applications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Arcline acquires Avantus Aerospace in $1.1B deal to expand Novaria's aerospace fastener and parts portfolio amid production ramp-up.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Planet Labs is placing a bet on startup Isar Aerospace, signing up to launch at least one of its satellites on the Spectrum rocket that has yet to make orbit.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Visitors to the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, New York, are set to witness what is believed to be the first public display in the United States by a modern Chinese-built military aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion