Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The U.S. and France have completed a second bilateral, on-orbit operation related to dynamic space operations.

The U.S. Navy wants to field 216 new training aircraft to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet.

NASA plans to study the manufacturing of exotic glass fibers in the microgravity of space for use in quantum sensing and communications applications.

Two space startups recently conducted a self-funded mission to showcase autonomous maneuvering in low Earth orbit.

Vast Space LLC has issued a call for research proposals that could be conducted aboard its under development Haven-1 commercial space station.

Intuitive Machines, Leonardo and Telespazio have signed a commercially cooperative U.S.-European strategic accord intended to enhance interoperability.

Suppliers to Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft programs expect to be running at significantly higher monthly production levels starting in 2026.

Nothing about SpaceX’s initial public offering will be routine.

Missile defense startup Long Wall has introduced a new surface-launched exoatmospheric interceptor.

Germany has decided to buy 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, exercising options placed as part of its landmark deal for the rotorcraft two years ago.

German drone-maker Quantum Systems has set up a joint venture with Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics to build drones at scale for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Officials says the Department of the Air Force is moving quickly to award multiple competitive contracts for space-based moving target indication assets.

China’s recent deployment of nine satellites occurred dangerously close to a Starlink satellite, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering said.

The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.

New Combat Forces Command Commander Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon plans to focus his time in command on training for orbital warfare.

The U.S. Space Force recently took delivery of the first production unit for the Meadowlands Counter Communications System.

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.

NASA is moving ahead with a pair of missions to better understand Sun/Earth interactions and future human deep space exploration destinations.

A market survey shows the U.S. Air Force is close to launching development of a new version of the Lockheed Martin C-130J for the arctic mission.

UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.

DARPA has granted BAE Systems a contract for its Oversight program to make software that allows new military sats to track up to 1,000 targets on the ground.

Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.

The U.S. government has cleared Pakistan to order a package of communications upgrades and a small number of munitions for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.

The Pentagon does not effectively address safety issues related to the V-22 due to a lack of oversight, non-compliance with airworthiness and safety of flight procedures, and ongoing materiel problems, new reports find.

Switzerland says it will settle for fewer than 36 Lockheed Martin F-35s to offset program cost growth.