Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Tony Osborne
NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) has declared full operational capability, fewer than six years since the first aircraft was delivered.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Craig Caffrey
In 2024 U.S., Foreign Military Sales reached a new record of $97 billion, more than double the levels seen between 2018 and 2021.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Thierry Dubois
With the proliferation of low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations, the commercial air transport industry is accelerating its move to offer free onboard Wi-Fi.
Interiors & Connectivity

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RAYTHEON gets TPY-2 radar award... AAR reports sales boost... VIRGIN GALACTIC names new chief growth officer...
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By Mark Carreau
Advances in science are to play a significant role in the revision of the Artemis program’s strategy.
Space Exploration

By Graham Warwick
UK space propulsion company Pulsar Fusion has conducted the first test of a prototype exhaust system for a nuclear fusion rocket engine.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy has set an aggressive timeline and cost goal for its next-generation trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
European missile manufacturer MBDA plans to “intensify” its production ramp-up in 2026, CEO Eric Beranger says.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
NASA aims to leverage the diplomacy that emerged with the global partnerships it fostered to develop and maintain the ISS for more than a quarter century.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Washington has given the green light to a potential sale to Japan of a test support package for its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan is targeting a 2027 introduction for an upgraded version of its Tien Chien II beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, following several years of testing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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PULSAR FUSION announces “first plasma”... BEYOND NEW HORIZONS gets Arnold AFB support award... GA awarded for EMALS/AAR work on future French carrier...
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By Robert Wall
Israel accelerates domestic weapons development and $3B procurement to ensure munitions independence and battlefield readiness amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
U.S. firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation is working to certify a new aerial firefighting retardant that could reduce the risks associated with low-level drops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The character of Iranian drone and missile barrages on Middle East countries since Feb. 28 may reflect lessons from Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Brazil celebrates first locally assembled F-39E Gripen—Latin America's debut supersonic fighter—amid delays and potential regional export opportunities with Colombia and Peru.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
An industry advocacy organization told Congress its members were “concerned and confused” by the latest pivot in NASA’s post-ISS plans.
Commercial Space

By Vivienne Machi
Trump administration proposes streamlined OSC payload certification for novel space activities like debris removal and asteroid mining to boost commercial innovation.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
Army’s FARA cancellation freed $4.4B, but GAO reports $2.3B shifted to non-aviation projects like barracks upgrades and OSD priorities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX's Starlink constellation surpasses 10,000 satellites with recent launches as company plans orbital data centers and faces space debris concerns.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Laser-based satellite-aircraft links gain traction for future inflight connectivity, offering higher speeds but facing cloud interference and high costs.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Burgeoning international demand for aerial firefighting aircraft is giving new life to an old airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon on March 25 rolled out another series of agreements with major contractors to increase production of key munitions as the department looks to increase industrial capacity by outlining a clear demand signal for weapons.
Missile Defense & Weapons