Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Robert Wall
The Europe Union’s effort to create a single space market has spurred debate among stakeholders.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
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.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two C295 transport aircraft in an “enhanced transport configuration,” Airbus announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
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.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
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.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Aviation Week Staff
Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.
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RAYTHEON gets $1b NASAMS award ... APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE launches IPO roadshow... USRA welcomes Catholic University...
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UK Renews Medium-Range Strike Weapon Push
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By Mark Carreau
Intuitive Machines (IM) is now the prime operator of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Camera and Shadow Cam.
Satellites

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

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

By Tony Osborne
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.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The House Armed Services Committee on May 26 released its markup of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill, largely supporting the Pentagon’s plans.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren, Steve Trimble, Graham Warwick
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.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
Hermeus achieves first U.S. private supersonic flight with Quarterhorse demonstrator reaching Mach 1.21.
Emerging Technologies

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

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

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
An Airbus A400M airlifter equipped with an aerial firefighting system will bolster Spain’s wildfire attack capability this year.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Chen Chuanren
Bombardier Defense has announced it will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for Australia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Polish Air Force has received its first three Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Poland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales has demonstrated a second key element of the company's effort, with French partners, to deliver a deep-strike system of the country’s armed forces.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The two Boeing 747-200s that have served as presidential transport will both be retired in 2029 as long-awaited replacements should come into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China on May 23 completed the first flight test of its domestically developed F406 turbofan for small- and medium-sized uncrewed aircraft systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion