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By Steve Trimble
A U.S.-based team seeking to make history by soaring a specially designed glider to a record height of 90,000 ft. is soliciting donations and volunteers.
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
Australia has kicked off a competition for a narrowband satellite communications system as part of a wider reset of its plans.
Satellites

By Steve Trimble
Confirmed details are still scant, but a recent congressional disclosure suggests the U.S. Navy has a powerful new tool coming into existence.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Trump administration tariffs could become the new “kitchen sink” excuse for whatever ails aerospace and defense earnings.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
Those taking part in NASA’s upcoming Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to adjust as necessary to a dynamic period.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
The UK says it will sign a partnership agreement with Germany to bolster the provision of air defense equipment to Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Terma says it has struck an agreement with Ukrainian drone-maker Odd Systems to jointly work on a system to bring down uncrewed air systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has set up a foreign military sales office amid some international interest in the Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China is increasingly signaling progress in developing its next-generation carrier-based air wing, with preparations underway for a likely debut at the Sept. 3 Victory Day military parade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Italian government has formally signed the contract to acquire two EA-37B standoff jamming aircraft, manufacturer L3Harris Technologies says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Belgium will acquire 11 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, boosting its planned fleet for 45 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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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