Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Irene Klotz
Flight controllers at Houston-based Intuitive Machines were able to establish communications with their Nova-C lunar lander following its Feb. 26 launch.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
Japanese shipping giant NYK Line is exploring the concept of ship-based rocket launch services to meet the growing demands of the space industry.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Prometheus joint venture plans to complete a $175 million, 500-acre complex near a U.S. Army and Navy facility in Crane, Indiana, in 2027.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
Scott Pace served as executive secretary of Trump’s National Space Council from July 2017 to January 2021.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
In recent hearings in the House and Senate, lawmakers aimed to bring a fresh focus to the longtime debate.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
The partnership will combine the Hivemind AI pilot developed by Shield AI with L3Harris’ electromagnetic battle manager.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The new branding came to light when Paul Matier, Lockheed Martin’s director for the Air Force’s F-35A program, queried Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
Up to 4.2 million people living in rural areas in select European Union (EU) countries could be served by an LEO satellite constellation by 2030.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
The benchmark interest rate stayed high in 2024.
Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
Victus Haze will be the second mission to launch out of five announced Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The number of aircraft being successfully engaged has fallen over the last two years of the war.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Unseen Labs’ satellites pick up radio frequencies emitted by ships.
Satellites

By Brian Everstine
The service in mid-January announced it had received the last MC-130J Commando II special operations variant of the Hercules.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command intends to buy 62 of the L3Harris and Air Tractor aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
The funding will add to the S$150 million fund announced by the ministry of trade and industry in 2022.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Boeing is planning to cease production of its AH-6i Little Bird single-engine light helicopter after securing only two customers for the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The series of challenges aviation has been through lately in its sustainability endeavor is discouraging.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
Threatened Trump administration tariffs risk driving up space industry costs and could particularly encumber startups, space executives argue.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Singapore-headquartered company is also looking into new technologies.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
The Royal Norwegian Air Force is claiming a hit rate of 94% for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (Nasams) deployed in Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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