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By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force is using the fiscal 2026 budget cycle to take a look at its space-based GPS enterprise.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
The International Space Station (ISS) National Lab’s Orbital Edge Accelerator program has selected six startups for its inaugural class.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The Senate on July 17 voted by unanimous consent to confirm U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead the Trump administration’s Golden Dome for America initiative.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Embraer on July 17 launched the flight test campaign in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for the NATO-standard A-29N variant first ordered by Portugal.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Thierry Dubois
ESA engineers are using a system testbed to prepare algorithms on the second generation of Galileo timing, positioning and navigation satellites.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
Hadrian, a defense technology startup focused on advanced manufacturing, has raised $260 million in a Series C round.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Saab is looking to boost output of Gripen fighters given ongoing contract talks and potential orders, company CEO Micael Johansson said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
Intuitive Machines has received approval from the Houston City Council to expand its current Lunar Production and Operations Center at Spaceport Houston.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Swift Engineering has won a contract to further develop its solar-powered, high-altitude drone, with plans to demonstrate a 30-day flight in 2026.
Operations & Safety

By Guy Ferneyhough
Senior has struck a deal to sell its loss-making aerostructures business in a $270 million transaction with UK private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
The parent of space and defense technology company York Space Systems has agreed to acquire U.S.-based ground communications provider ATLAS Space Operations.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to enhance collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Chen Chuanren
Australian has grounded its fleet of 22 Airbus Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters following a hard landing incident during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A new low-cost cruise missile designed to be launched by fighters is now also on the U.S. Air Force wish list.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Astroscale U.S. has signed an agreement with NASA to test the on-orbit servicing capabilities of its Refueler spacecraft at Goddard Space Flight Center.
Operations & Safety

By Michael Bruno
As expected, GE Aerospace reported that its fiscal earnings are so good it can raise near- and long-term forecasts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
L3Harris Technologies unveiled the electronic warfare Green Wolf air vehicle on July 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA’s upcoming Tracer mission is to provide fly-through data from interactions between the solar wind and Earth’s protective magnetic field.
Space Exploration

By Brian Everstine
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is offering a variant of its YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) for potential European programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
NASA and Lockheed Martin have begun initial taxi tests of the X-59 Quesst quiet supersonic research aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
News in brief.
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Matthew Fulco
India is doubling down on efforts to develop an indigenous drone industry after a 100-hr. conflict in May with archrival Pakistan.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
BELL lands two 505 orders... UNIVITY signs Zero Debris charter... SES completes INTELSAT acquisition...
Aerospace_Daily_departments

By Robert Wall
Germany and the UK have agreed to deepen their defense ties, including better harmonizing equipment export policy.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Switzerland says its delivery of Patriot air defense equipment will be late because the U.S. Defense Department is prioritizing shipments to Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons