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By Robert Wall, Steve Trimble
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2026 budget request carries the imprint of recent conflicts, with a big investment in air and missile defense systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
After having demoed the ability to target high-altitude balloons using fighters, the French Air and Space Force will test the capacity at even higher altitudes.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
Crewmembers on Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission, Ax-4, were welcomed onboard the International Space Station early June 26.
Operations & Safety

By Tony Osborne
Cessna’s SkyCourier twin-turboprop transport could find a role as a “light strategic transport” aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus has advanced the development of its firefighting capability for the A400M airlifter after completing a series of test drops and demonstrations in France.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Chen Chuanren
SoftBank is injecting capital into Sceye so that the airship developer can provide HAPS solutions over Japan.
Connected Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
New images circulating on Chinese social media of the Shaanxi KJ-3000 provide further insights into the AEW&C aircraft's configuration and potential capabilities.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Rocket Lab says ESA has picked the company to deploy the first two low-Earth-orbit positioning navigation and timing satellites using its Electron rocket.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

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By Vivienne Machi
Lawmakers want to give the U.S. Space Force $1 billion to support the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle program under the proposed budget reconciliation bill.
Satellites

By Brian Everstine
Three GOP lawmakers introduced a new measure to authorize a series of new procurement and development efforts for the Golden Dome missile defense shield.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
An accurate assessment of the performance of the Boeing GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator in its combat debut in Iran could take several days to complete.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office is gearing up to launch an undisclosed number of spacecraft in the near future.
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
On June 18, the FAA issued an expanded part 450 reentry license to Varda Space for its Winnebago–or W-Series–capsules.
Space Exploration

By Tony Osborne
One of two prototypes of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Anka 3 uncrewed combat air vehicle has been lost after crashing upon landing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The European Commission (EC) has formally unveiled the long-awaited European Union Space Act to enhance the region’s industry and bolster resilience.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The UK's plans to buy a fleet of F-35As to carry out NATO’s dual capable aircraft nuclear mission have made headlines in the country.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Sweden's new fleet of Saab Gripen E combat aircraft will be built largely without reusing components from earlier models of the fighter, FMV says.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The UK is providing Ukraine with additional surface-to-air missiles, paid for with the interest from seized Russian assets.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Germany and Norway have agreed to jointly procure the Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile that both countries plan to employ on their Lockheed Martin F-35As.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Kim Minseok
South Korea has completed a series of flight separation tests for its homegrown long-range air-to-ground missile, the Korea Air-Launched Cruise Missile (KALCM).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
German launch services startup Isar Aerospace says it has secured $174 million in financing from investment firm Eldridge Industries to expand its operation.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Boeing says it has deployed its MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) for the first time to an operational location, RAAF Tindal AB, where F-35As are based.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission is on its way to dock with the ISS, following a successful but delayed launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Operations & Safety