Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Robert Wall
Leonardo is starting to define program plans for a 20-satellite low-Earth-orbit constellation in one of the first big efforts for its new space division.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign an accord to join a European rearmament plan in a move to diversify its defense portfolio beyond the U.S.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Japanese launcher-maker Space One says it has secured a contract to launch a Japanese Defense Ministry Earth-observation satellite.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The German government indicates there may be hope to salvage two OHB-built synthetic aperture radars that never became operational due to technical problems.
Satellites

By Irene Klotz
Less than halfway through its expected 66-min. glide around Earth, Starship experienced a leak that led to a loss of attitude control.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Rocket Lab is entering the payload market and deepening its involvement in national security space by acquiring Geost for $275 million.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Indian government unveiled a new industry partnership model on May 27 to fast-track development of the country’s first stealth fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s nascent attempt to field a low-cost, long-range air-to-air missile is targeting integration on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has signed an accord with Thales to potentially acquire two more Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radars for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield could transform the defense relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Systems has won a $40 million contract from South Korea's Agency for Defense Development to develop a new multi-function radar for its L-SAM-II.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Saab is preparing for higher output for Global Eye airborne early warning and control system aircraft.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Mark Carreau
Blue Origin is planning for the launch of its 12th New Shepard suborbital private astronaut mission with six crewmembers on May 31.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
Rocket Factory Augsburg is gearing up to test the first stage of its RFA One rocket in a few months.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German launch service startup Isar Aerospace aims to return its Spectrum rocket to flight before year’s end.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space has been awarded up to $5.5 million by the Texas Space Commission for its Orbital Data Center capabilities.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
Hyperspectral satellite startup Kuva Space plans to build out an operational constellation of at least 100 Earth-observation satellites, the CEO says.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency plans to ask member states for $1.5 billion to help under Europe’s push to become more autonomous in space.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Northrop Grumman is offering its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System to Japan as Tokyo kicks off plans to upgrade the JADGE system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Guy Norris
Hermeus has flown its remotely piloted Quarterhorse Mk. 1 demonstrator, marking a key step toward follow-on development of supersonic and hypersonic vehicles.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
Innospace is again delaying the inaugural launch of its Hanbit-Nano rocket, after identifying technical issues during the pre-mission system qualification.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has flown the final F-16 bound for Ukraine to Belgium, where it will be made ready for operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has provided the strongest hint yet that his country will provide KEPD 350 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
The splashdown off the coast of southern California occurred at 1:44 a.m. EDT, followed by the Dragon cargo capsule's retrieval by SpaceX's recovery vessel.
Operations & Safety

Aviation Week Network Staff
Moscow has green-lit a multi-year space plan that emphasizes more tangible outcomes and seeks to close a growing gap with rivals.
Budget, Policy & Regulation