Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Vivienne Machi
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded Vantor a $70 million follow-on contract for the NGA's primary commercial platform for geospatial intel.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
A portion of the retired Boeing KC-10 Extender fleet could be back in service and refueling U.S. military aircraft by year’s end.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Sweden’s first operational military satellite has reached orbit.
Satellites

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force, Boeing and Rolls-Royce will start modifying the first B-52 as part of a reengining effort this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The UAE government says it has ordered 10 Embraer C-390 airlifters with options to buy another 10.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Michael Bruno
When General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2026 earnings last week, the company blew past Wall Street’s expectations for earnings per share.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Group has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to 5.09%.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency established its own Rapid Capabilities Office at the beginning of fiscal 2026, the agency’s number two executive said May 3.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Israel has given the green light for the procurement of additional Lockheed Martin F-35s and Boeing F-15IAs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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Ocean Ships, Inc. has been awarded a $1,114,495,567 contract for the operation and maintenance of seven government-owned Oceanographic Survey vessels.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
COLLINS gets Chinook avionics award... THINKOM announces new C-UAS... IRELAND to sign Artemis Accords...
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By Brian Everstine
The Boeing 747-8i given to President Trump to serve as an interim Air Force One has completed flight testing and will roll out this summer, the service says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro has retired, a NASA announcement said.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Army on April 30 released a 3 1/2-year schedule for reselecting a supplier for the Precision Strike Missile (PRSM) Increment 4 program.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Marine Corps is increasing its adoption of the CH-53K King Stallion with 12 aircraft on Sikorsky’s production line.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
NASA says it is looking to offer opportunities on the next three Artemis missions, continuing an effort it began with the first two flights.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Ukraine says it has struck a facility housing Russian Su-57 fighters and Su-34 fighter bombers.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Lockheed is planning self-funded demonstration flights to show not only technical capability for rendezvous and proximity operations, but also the ability to do so “at scale."
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries has delivered the first military example of the T625 Gokbey twin-engine medium helicopter to Turkey’s army.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess to serve as the Pentagon’s third Chief of Space Operations.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
After more than a decade of suffering an erosion of its launch prowess, Russia is trying to make a comeback with the inaugural launch of a new Soyuz rocket.
Operations & Safety

By Vivienne Machi
York Space Systems is acquiring All.Space, a UK-based satcom terminal provider, to expand connectivity solutions for the U.S. military and others customers.
Satellites