Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Steve Trimble
A B-52 crash has delayed a radar upgrade program as the U.S. Air Force searches for replacement test aircraft, while a second modified bomber awaits late 2027 availability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Vietnam is finalizing a contract for 18 Yak-130M advanced trainers in what would be the platform's first export deal.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
Ellsworth AFB is preparing infrastructure for B-21 testing as the Air Force readies the bomber's arrival.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Amazon has requested FCC approval for a 5,105-satellite D2D constellation to provide direct-to-device connectivity, with service expected to start in 2028.
Satellites

Aviation Week Staff
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert missile warning system with planned use on the Helsing CA-1 Europa CCA.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Saab says it has secured an order for an additional two GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, with deliveries due in 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Days after France said it was working to rapidly press the Airbus A400M airlifter into firefighting duty, the French government said it had commenced those operations over the weekend.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
NATO’s decision to buy as many as 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning systems could spur more orders within the alliance, says Global 6500 platform provider Bombardier.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Roboze has received Airbus' qualification for its Argo 500 Hyperspeed production system and Ultem 9085 filament, the Italy-based company announced.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert (Cairas) missile warning system.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Mark Carreau
Russia’s Soyuz MS-28 crew capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) for a safe parachute-assisted descent into remote Kazakhstan early July 26, ending an eight-month mission for two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut.
Space Exploration

Aviation Week Staff
News In Brief.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK defense ministry has confirmed that Tekever has secured a contract to replace the British Army’s fleet of Thales Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A second UK-designed collaborative combat aircraft design has emerged to compete for the Royal Air Force’s emerging Storm Fighter program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX conducted a successful, full-duration flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy launch system on July 24.
Space Exploration

By Angus Batey
ZeroAvia’s senior leadership still believes future zero-emissions flight will be fueled by hydrogen.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s radio altimeter (RA) upgrade mandate sets Dec. 30, 2030, as the deadline for commercial aircraft and will give other affected operations, including Part 135, until Oct. 31, 2034.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
PRATT gets F135 sustainment award... BLACK WIDOW UAS integrated with tactical fires network... PELICO gets investment from AE VENTURES...
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Aviation Week Staff
Ispace Gets ESA Backing For Magpie Rover
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By Irene Klotz
Blue Origin is shifting hot-fire testing of its New Glenn upper stage engines to NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin targets India, Latin America and U.S. demand as C-130 deliveries return to normal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Frankenburg partners with BAE Systems and Roxel to accelerate affordable, mass-produced short-range air defense missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Tekever wins sole-source contract for British Army’s Watchkeeper replacement, aiming to deliver advanced ISR capabilities with up to 24 systems by 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
FAA's proposed supersonic rule could expand overland testing, benefiting Starfighters Space and future high-speed aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Airbus opens UK helicopter academy as police expand H135 fleet under modernization and workforce development initiatives.
Light Attack and Advanced Training