Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Robert Wall
SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh says there are several contractual protections to ensure industry does not take a bath on the multi-billion-dollar project.
Satellites

By Maksim Pyadushkin
Iran’s Air Force has for the first time the demonstrated combat capabilities of its Russian-made Yak-130 trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing has removed the COO title from Stephanie Pope, seemingly freeing the executive up to focus on running the Boeing Commercial Airplanes division.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
The joint launch of SPHEREx and the four PUNCH suitcase-sized satellites is planned for Feb. 28 at 10:09 p.m. EST.
Space Exploration

By Garrett Reim
During the technology trial, a 5G user terminal on Earth successful connected to the OneWeb satellite, Eutelsat said on Feb. 24.
Satellites

By Irene Klotz
The mission for Intuitive Machines is the fourth in a series of NASA-backed technology development and flight service contracts.
Space Exploration

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon will likely increase its focus and spending on systems that so far have yet to show many tangible results.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on Feb. 25 confirmed Daniel Driscoll to be the secretary of the U.S. Army by a vote of 66-28.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
Brazil has the world’s second largest agriculture market for aerial application behind the U.S.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
The European space launch service provider said unspecified activities have been addressed.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) believes it may need multiple types to replace its Bell CH-146 Griffons.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Scientists at one point gave the asteroid, discovered in late December, a 2.8% collision risk with Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
Operations & Safety

By Robert Wall
The Cicada was first unveiled at the IDEX defense expo in Abu Dhabi.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The RNZA said the final unit was delivered in late 2024 and will be used by the artillery’s 16th field regiment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The move comes as the RMAF awaits Washington’s approval of the transfer of Kuwaiti F/A-18C/Ds.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Forty companies responded to a request for information (RFI) issued by the service last October.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Mark Carreau
Launch of the reusable New Shepard from the company’s Launch Site One near Van Horn, Texas, under a clear blue sky occurred at 10:50 a.m. EST on Feb. 25.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmed up UK government plans to increase military spending, putting a deadline on the goal of putting 2.5% of GDP into defense.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Agency of Defense Development and Korean Air Aerospace Division have unveiled South Korea’s first CCA prototype, the Low Observable Wingman UAV System.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
Singapore’s defense budget is increasing by double digits for the fourth time in five years as it responds to a deteriorating global security environment.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Robert Wall
SpaceX has made design changes to the Starship rocket for its next test after the spectacular breakup of the upper stage during its most recent flight.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Viasat filed a lawsuit in September 2024 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
Wyche replaces Jim Free, who retired on Feb. 22, an announcement from Acting Administrator Janet Petro said on Feb. 24.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
The space agency is contracting the two satellites on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Next program.
Space Exploration

By Matthew Fulco
Leading the seed funding round was MetaVC Partners with participation from Entrada Ventures and Blue Collective.
Commercial Space