Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Mark Carreau
The European Space Agency and Axiom Space have agreed to collaborate.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland are among countries that sent aircraft to Tel Aviv to rescue nationals after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Arianespace's successful Vega launch is good news for a European space industry that is contending with delays on the Vega-C and Ariane 6 programs.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Wisk Aero has begun conducting test flights of its autonomous air taxi out of Long Beach Airport, California.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon is signaling the “United States’ ironclad support for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli people."
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Videos posted online showed several Hamas fighters flying over Israel’s border fence on paragliders, which consist of a seat, motor and parafoil.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
LuftCar has received a term sheet worth up to $100 million from GEM Investment Group.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
NASA plans a pair of International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks in October that will feature three different first-time Expedition 70 spacewalkers.
Space

By Irene Klotz
The 196-ft. Atlas V lifted off at 2:06 p.m. EDT on a dedicated ride for a pair of small satellites known as Kuipersat-1 and -2.
Commercial Space

By Angus Batey
A tool developed as a design aid is helping Bombardier market its portfolio of solutions to the defense marketplace.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
The Slovakia government has selected the IAI Barak ground-based air defense system to fulfill a requirement for a medium-range surface-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The move will help the UAE company focus new products on the Latin American market with a special focus on Brazil.
Dubai Airshow

By Michael Bruno
Machina Labs has closed a $32 million round of Series B venture capital investment.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Switzerland’s government will spend more than $330 million to prepare several airfields for the arrival of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Japan’s space startups—and their U.S. subsidiaries—are playing a prominent role in several U.S. Space Force and NASA missions.
Commercial Space

By Samuel Archer
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AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
Sweden’s government appears to be softening its stance toward a potential transfer of Saab Gripen combat aircraft to Ukraine.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Moog Aircraft is leading a UK research program to develop a fuel control system for hydrogen-burning turbine aeroengines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Turkish government has called for a more effective deconfliction mechanism for air operations over Syria after a U.S. combat aircraft shot down a UAS.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Thales’ drone division in Singapore has developed the ScaleFlyt Remote ID "transponder" for drones.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
The U.S. Space Force released its final request for proposals for companies to provide National Security Space Launch services under the Phase 3 program.
Space

By Irene Klotz
Following a short-lived debut flight on April 20, an upgraded Starship-Super Heavy vehicle is being prepared for launch.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The incident highlights the dangers of fighting in Northern Syria, where Syrian rebels and American forces are fighting ISIS amidst broader regional conflicts.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
Rhode Island-based electric seaglider startup Regent has announced the completion of a $60 million Series A funding round.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
X-Bow received a $64 million contract from the Pentagon’s Industrial Base Policy office to expand manufacturing and lower production costs for SRMs.
Missile Defense & Weapons