Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Tony Osborne
The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Each family member is distinct in terms of shape and performance capabilities, a design artifact from their origins as targets for testing counter-UAS weapons.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A mock-up shows the Airbus plan to convert the cockpit of the UH-72 into an extension of the main cabin for carrying cargo.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The defense ministry announced on Oct. 14 plans to acquire eight PC-7MKXs, two flight simulators and training systems to replace 13 older model PC-7s.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
MTU Aero Engines has lifted its earnings outlook for the year, crediting internal business performance for the healthier outlook.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
India now expects the first crewed flight of its Gaganyaan spacecraft to launch in 2026, following a trio of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin next year.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Boeing has put a figure on its highly anticipated effort to shore up its balance sheet, disclosing plans to raise as much as $25 billion in liquidity.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The U.S. Navy has missed a goal to declare initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer’s mid-band system in the fiscal year just ended.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency has awarded OHB a €280 million contract to build two satellites for the Harmony Earth observation mission which could launch in 2029.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to deploy critical navigation and communications architecture to support future Moon missions.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
United Aircraft has completed the production of its first R6000 6-metric-ton tiltrotor drone.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The upgrade will enable the Army to evaluate autonomy capabilities for the UH-60 and potentially a planned replacement, the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Piasecki is to modify an ultralight helicopter with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, hoping to fly the piloted technology demonstrator by year-end.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
The service said it expected a protest and will await the GAO’s decision.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon announced the THAAD deployment on Oct. 13, stating that it will augment Israel’s integrated air defense system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Boeing informed the service that its H-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache production lines are not going to be affected by the announced layoffs.
Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
Impulse Space will provide its Mira spacecraft to Anduril, which will integrate its own payloads as well as third-party payloads, the companies said Oct. 11.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
Vast Space on Oct. 14 unveiled plans for a follow-on Haven-2 station that will compete for CLD funding in an expected NASA 2026 award.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
The $5.2 billion mission is intended to continue its prime mission into June 2034, is to reach and enter orbit around Jupiter in April 2030.
Space Exploration

By Garrett Reim
The funds will be used to conduct connectivity tests, as well as engineering studies of the company’s first two satellites.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The club already includes, beyond the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
With CCA increasingly eyed for EW, Leonardo has developed a lightweight, low-cost, stand-in jamming capability that could help protect force packages.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
Embraer’s interest in the U.S. tactical airlift market is no mystery. The Defense Department operates more than 550 C-130s alone.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
Assuming Norway's new budget is approved, the country's defense spending will have expanded by 52.8% in nominal terms over the last three years.
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