Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Garrett Reim
A contract has been awarded to Gitai’s Japanese subsidiary by JAXA to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm for JAXA's crewed lunar rover.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
Deployment of Amazon's Kuiper broadband satellite constellation will kick off with 27 spacecraft slated to launch April 9.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Trump touched on the automotive industry repeatedly in his White House speech, but he did not identify aerospace and defense, nor detail how tariffs would work.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The first Block 70 model F-16 has landed in Bulgaria, the country’s defense ministry has announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A new cockpit layout planned for the upgraded Block 20 version of the M-346 advanced jet trainer has been unveiled by Leonardo.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Thierry Dubois
The new layout allows the military to use the airspace in a leaner way, to the benefit of civil traffic.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
On March 26, after a decade of work, ULA's Vulcan was certified for national security space launches. A backlog of missions awaits.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Embraer and the Brazilian air force have moved into advanced negotiations on a Mid-Life Update program for the A-29 Super Tucano.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
Four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft have been ordered by Panama.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren, Kim Minseok
Hanwha Aerospace will invest KRW750 billion into development and production facilities for GA-ASI MQ-1 Gray Eagle uncrewed system and engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Brazilian energetics supplier Mac Jee has displayed for the first time a mock-up of a hypersonic, solid-fuel rocket now in development.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. State Department has expanded its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Blk. 70/72 package to the Philippines, as it hopes to secure a deal in Southeast Asia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Taiwan is moving at a steady pace with air force modernization, but its procurement goals seem to clash with what its primary ally, the U.S., sees as priorities
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By Steve Trimble
Embraer says Portugal has joined an ongoing study by the Brazilian Air Force to adapt the C-390 for surveillance missions.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Mark Carreau
NASA is working diligently toward the April 2026 launch schedule for Artemis II, Acting Administrator Janet Petro says.
Space Exploration

By Matthew Fulco
Drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings reported just $4.9 million in revenue for the eight months ended Dec. 31, 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
MDA will buy Satixfy for $2.10 per Satixfy share, a 75% premium above the latter’s closing price March 31.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
USAF Lt. Gen. (ret.) Dan Caine, nominated as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants the DOD to increase its work with nontraditional firms.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Tokyo has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries a JPY32.3 billion ($215.7 million) contract to develop a new ground-based anti-surface missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
On March 31 Spire announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results and filed its required annual statement with the SEC.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
Europeans have developed a wariness of relying on U.S. space tech, but the U.S. is light years ahead of its Old World cousins in the emerging space sector.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Survey Copter has unveiled a vertical takeoff and landing version of its Aliaca tactical platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s EH101 Merlin rotorcraft fleet will be supported under a £165 million ($213.1 million) two-year extension awarded to Leonardo Helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Sweden will buy four Embraer C-390s through a multinational contracting vehicle established last July by the Netherlands.
Aircraft & Propulsion