Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Steve Trimble
Quantum entanglement is perhaps a fitting metaphor for the NGAD Platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
The Parker Solar Probe was out of contact with mission controllers during the 6:53 a.m. EST flyby.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The move is the latest sign that Western countries are working to boost the output of critical munitions.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Jens Flottau
Mobile Uplift Corp., a consortium of European and North American investors, has agreed to acquire assets of bankrupt electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
Nelson leaves NASA Jan. 20 with the rest of President Joe Biden’s administration.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The Army plans to stage an operational demonstration of the technology in fiscal 2028.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Commercial Space

By Robert Wall
The new Italian aircraft are due to replace the country’s Tranche 1 version, the aging baseline configuration of Eurofighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
In 2024, the effort oversaw the launch and execution of 110 science and technology projects across seven crew, resupply and private astronaut missions.
Operations & Safety

By Guy Norris
Just as Boom Supersonic's XB-1 flew its fastest test mission to date, funding challenges remain front and center.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
Each commercial contract agreement task order is scheduled to take effect from February 2025 through September 2029, with an option for the five-year extension.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
The Polish government on Dec. 24 plans to sign a contract for uncrewed air system (UAS) equipment to support use of the Homar-K multi-launch rocket system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam has developed the VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defense system, along with the VSM-01A Song Hong ("Red River") anti-ship missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippines is looking at a short to medium-term plan to acquire the Lockheed Martin Typhon missile system, as one way to bolster its coastal defenses.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Trump is nominating Stephen Feinberg, CEO of Cerberus Capital Management, to serve as deputy defense secretary to the still-to-be-confirmed Pete Hegseth.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Sweden is buying extra coastal anti-ship missile systems from Saab as part of the country’s wide-reaching effort to enhance its military capability.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A U.S. Navy destroyer mistakenly downed one of the service's F/A-18Fs. Both flight crew survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The undefinitized contact action for Lot 18 of F-35 production keeps the government funding stream open to Lockheed and its supply chain as the talks continue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The launch and recovery of TA-2, if confirmed, marks a major milestone for Stratolaunch’s plan to develop the Talon into a reusable hypersonic test system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
Govini estimates that more than 20,000 individual parts used by the Pentagon are impacted by the export controls, affecting more than 1,000 weapons systems.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
In the country’s second batch of NH90s, the Spanish armed forces are set to receive 23 NH90s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Northrop Grumman started developing the new motor in response to a U.S. Navy request for an upper-stage rocket for an “extended-range, hypersonic capability.”
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
NZAAS operates from six bases providing service across the North and South Island and in the South Pacific.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Considering the myriad challenges associated with eVTOLs, several of the leading startups have announced plans to develop better-performing hybrid eVTOLs.
Advanced Air Mobility