Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Defense planners need to recognize that kinetic anti-satellite threats may be hard to pinpoint as a direct attack, a senior Italian military space official warns.

A new Pentagon document shows the U.S. Army plans to cull its AH-64E fleet even as it retires all its AH-64Ds.

Space-to-cloud data and analytics company Spire Global is looking to team up with German automotive supplier Schaeffler in a bid to scale up production.

Russian Helicopters has tested the Kamov Ka-226T medium twin helicopter with the new Klimov VK-650V turboshaft, marking the third engine the company has tested with the aircraft.

Five companies from four countries have submitted bids to develop the new KazSat-3R communication satellite.

Launch customers in Europe are increasingly vocal in their call for a regional rideshare program to cater to strong demand.

The Europe Union’s effort to create a single space market has spurred debate among stakeholders.

Canada plans to acquire the Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to upgrade the country’s air warfare capability and bolster Bombardier as the aircraft supplier.

Thales Alenia Space has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency to demonstrate a LEO cargo return system before the end of the decade.

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two C295 transport aircraft in an “enhanced transport configuration,” Airbus announced.

Airbus Defense and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn hopes France and Germany will finally resolve the path forward for the New Generation Fighter program by ILA.

The U.S. Air Force will open a dedicated line in June to install an electronic warfare upgrade for a portion of the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fleet.

Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.

RAYTHEON gets $1b NASAMS award ... APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE launches IPO roadshow... USRA welcomes Catholic University...

UK Renews Medium-Range Strike Weapon Push

Intuitive Machines (IM) is now the prime operator of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Camera and Shadow Cam.

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a new contract for the Space Data Network Backbone program.

NASA awarded contracts totaling nearly $1 billion for a pair of crew-capable lunar rovers and transportation services to land them on the Moon.

A Scottish airfield long associated with mysterious flight tests of black projects is competing for a role in the testing of a European hypersonic flight test capability.

The House Armed Services Committee on May 26 released its markup of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill, largely supporting the Pentagon’s plans.

South Korea has launched projects to develop a 4,500-lb. thrust-class high-bypass turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and more-electric business jets.

Hermeus achieves first U.S. private supersonic flight with Quarterhorse demonstrator reaching Mach 1.21.

The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B swept-wing bomber has a new lease on life following its planned retirement.

The German armed forces are starting to refine their space operational plans, including for the deployment of offensive capabilities.

The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.