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Aviation Week - Executive Editor, Defense & Space
Rheinmetall eyes partnership with Raytheon around naval missiles
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Rheinmetall's satellite ambitions go beyond the joint venture with ICEYE for synthetic aperture radars. "We will go also into electro-optic and also into the communication satellites with other partners,” says CEO Armin Papperger
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Rheinmetall Nears First Satellite-Making Deal | Aviation Week Network
Rheinmetall forecasts an immediate need for 40 satellites. The production line is now being built up.
https://aviationweek.com/space/commercial-space/rheinmetall-nears-first-satellite-making-deal
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“We can’t subsidize Yeovil forever,” Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani says
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Leonardo Has Concerns Over Yeovil, Avio Space Strategy | Aviation Week Network
Leonardo is seeing its defense business booming as Europe spends more on defense, but there are issues worrying management.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/leonardo-has-concerns-over-yeovil-avio-space-strategy
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After Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy criticized delays, SpaceX issued a lengthy progress report on its Starship-based Human Landing System (HLS) that is being developed for landing astronauts on the Moon.
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After Criticism, SpaceX Issues Starship HLS Progress Report | Aviation Week Network
SpaceX has yet to demonstrate critical pieces of its Starship HLS architecture, including in-space refueling in low Earth orbit.
https://aviationweek.com/space/space-exploration/after-criticism-spacex-issues-starship-hls-progress-report
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Airbus CEO says not dropping rate 14 goal for A220, just moving it back. Keeps rate 14 timeline vague
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Airbus CEO says more work has to be done to reach breakeven on the A220 program
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Airbus had 32 A320s lacking engines at end of Q3, CEO says
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Airbus adjusts A220 production ramp plan; given "the current balance between supply and demand" Airbus now aims to reach rate 12 in 2026
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Boeing officially moves 777X EIS to 2027 as it takes a $4.9 billion charge on the program in its Q3 results
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reveals Project Lotus - Northrop Grumman’s secret autonomous aircraft
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Project Lotus, Northrop Grumman’s Secret Autonomous Aircraft Revealed | Aviation Week Network
Northrop Grumman has secretly built a large new uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), dubbed Project Lotus.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/project-lotus-northrop-grummans-secret-autonomous-aircraft-revealed
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BAE, after Turkey finalizes deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons, says it anticipates that it will recognise around ÂŁ4.6 billion including through its shareholding in MBDA, from the deal
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Kratos Defense will utilize the Hermeus high-speed Quarterhorse aircraft as part of its support work for the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency’s Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Testbed (MACH-TB) program.
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Kratos To Use Hermeus’ Supersonic Aircraft For MACH-TB | Aviation Week Network
Kratos Defense will use the Hermeus high-speed Quarterhorse aircraft as part of its support work for the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency’s MACH-TB program.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/kratos-use-hermeus-supersonic-aircraft-mach-tb
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+ Saab CEO sees need for another Gripen production hub
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Saab eyes Gripen ramp up needs given Ukraine's interest as CEO details GlobelEye interest from Denmark, Germany, NATO, and more
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Ukraine's Gripen Plan Adds Pressure On Saab To Scale Up | Aviation Week Network
Saab is considering adding a new production hub to help address demand for Gripen production elsewhere, CEO Micael Johansson says.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/ukraines-gripen-plan-adds-pressure-saab-scale
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Saab CEO still sees Gripen deal with Colombia close this year
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales move forward on their plan to consolidate some of their space operations, eyeing a 2027 start of the combined entity and promising around €400 million to €600 million in synergies starting around 2032
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Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Set 2027 For Start Of New Satellite Venture | Aviation Week Network
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.
https://aviationweek.com/space/satellites/airbus-leonardo-thales-set-2027-start-new-satellite-venture
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Milestone order or wishful thinking? Ukraine has taken a first step in acquiring as many as 150 Saab Gripen Es through a long-term agreement with Sweden to modernize the Ukrainian air force.
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Ukraine Selects Gripen E For Rebuilt Fighter Fleet | Aviation Week Network
Ukraine has taken a first step in acquiring as many as 150 Saab Gripen Es through a long-term agreement with Sweden.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/ukraine-selects-gripen-e-rebuilt-fighter-fleet
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Spoiled for choice: the South Korean government will have at least two alternatives next year for a scheduled decision on whether to buy an additional batch of Boeing P-8As.
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Shield AI, the software-focused company known for its widely used Hivemind autonomy system, plans to enter into the world of high-end aircraft development with an uncrewed fighter it calls X-BAT.
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Shield AI Unveils High-End, VTOL Collaborative Combat Aircraft | Aviation Week Network
Shield AI, the software-focused company known for its widely used Hivemind autonomy system, plans to enter into the world of high-end aircraft development with an uncrewed fighter it calls X-BAT.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/shield-ai-unveils-high-end-vtol-collaborative-combat-aircraft
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Northrop Grumman CEO sees ICBS "to be a significant double-digit growth driver" in 2026
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Embraer says the Brazilian government has reduced its committed KC-390 purchase by one aircraft, with 18 firm orders now on the books for the military transport from that customer.
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Brazil Trims Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Aircraft Order | Aviation Week Network
Embraer says Brazil has reduced its committed KC-390 purchase by one aircraft, with 18 firm orders now on the books for the military transport.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/brazil-trims-embraer-kc-390-military-transport-aircraft-order
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Bell in talks to supply AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters to Ukraine
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Bell, Ukraine Assess Options Related To AH-1Z, UH-1Y Sale | Aviation Week Network
Bell has confirmed new discussions with Ukrainian government agencies over a potential Foreign Military Sale of AH-1Z and UH-1Y attack and utility helicopters.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/bell-ukraine-assess-options-related-ah-1z-uh-1y-sale
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NASA To Open SpaceX’s Artemis III Contract To Blue Origin, Others
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The U.S. Air Force search for a new military leader broadened to more retirees and lieutenant generals after a leading contender faced new criticism on social media report
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Three-Stars, Retirees Among Options For Top U.S. Air Force Job | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Air Force search for a new military leader broadened to more retirees and lieutenant generals after a leading contender faced new criticism on social media, sources say.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/three-stars-retirees-among-options-top-us-air-force-job
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eonardo is looking to replicate its success selling the BriteCloud active decoy to the Pentagon with its BriteStorm jammer system.
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Leonardo Targets U.S. With BriteStorm Jammer | Aviation Week Network
Leonardo is looking to replicate its success selling the BriteCloud active decoy to the Pentagon with its BriteStorm jammer system.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/leonardo-targets-us-britestorm-jammer
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U.S. Air Force Vice Nominee Pulled, Adding To Leadership Uncertainty | Aviation Week Network
The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of Gen. Thomas Bussiere to be the U.S. Air Force's vice chief of staff, a source says.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/us-air-force-vice-nominee-pulled-adding-leadership-uncertainty
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France says it has ordered a counter-drone laser system as a demonstrator with an eye on potentially fielding a system around 2030.
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France Orders Laser Weapon Demonstrator | Aviation Week Network
France says it has ordered a counter-drone laser system as a demonstrator with an eye on potentially fielding a system around 2030.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/france-orders-laser-weapon-demonstrator
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Switzerland scales back Hermes 900 requirement over delays, but sticks with program while flagging risk of further delays
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Switzerland Scales Back Hermes 900 Requirement Over Delays | Aviation Week Network
The Swiss government has opted to forgo key features in its Hermes 900 UAS because of repeated development delays.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/switzerland-scales-back-hermes-900-requirement-over-delays
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Joby has concluded a series of exercises with the U.S. Air Force in which it used an automated Cessna Caravan to fly thousands of miles over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii.
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Joby Completes Autonomous Caravan Exercise With U.S. Air Force | Aviation Week Network
Joby has concluded exercises with the U.S. Air Force in which it used an automated Cessna Caravan to fly thousands of miles over the Pacific and Hawaii.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/joby-completes-autonomous-caravan-exercise-us-air-force
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NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure alliance members agreed to achieve in core military spending by 2035.
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NATO Says All Members Will Meet 2% Spending Target | Aviation Week Network
NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/nato-says-all-members-will-meet-2-spending-target
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Qantas has significantly increased its firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs, as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into service on domestic routes in September.
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Qantas Orders 20 More A321XLRs For Domestic, International Flights | Aviation Week Network
Qantas significantly increased firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs, as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into domestic service in September.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/qantas-orders-20-more-a321xlrs-domestic-international-flights
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With more than 1,500 flights and almost 4,200 flight hours logged to-date by its 777-9 test fleet, Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) phase 2D tests.
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Boeing 777-9 Certification Moves To Next Phase | Aviation Week Network
Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization phase 2D tests.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-777-9-certification-moves-next-phase
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Flight testing for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) began Aug. 27, with the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. YFQ-42A taking off for the first time.
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GA-ASI Notches First U.S. Air Force CCA Flight Test | Aviation Week Network
Flight testing for the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft began with the YFQ-42A taking off for the first time.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/ga-asi-notches-first-us-air-force-cca-flight-test
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Saab is in talks with potential customers over the sale of a new, low-cost counter-drone interceptor that aims to fill a gap between gun-based air defenses and more expensive missiles.
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Saab Unveils Counter-Drone Interceptor | Aviation Week Network
Saab is in talks with potential customers over the sale of a new, low-cost counter-drone interceptor that aims to fill a gap between gun-based air defenses and more expensive missiles.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/saab-unveils-counter-drone-interceptor
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Blue Origin delays NS-35 launch attempt to "troubleshoot an issue with the booster’s avionics."
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At Tailhook, there are clear signs the U.S. Navy F/A-XX downselect between Boeing and Northrop Grumman may be back on deck
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SNC unveils its U.S. Navy jet trainer bid
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New Competitor Looks To Upend U.S. Navy Trainer Competition | Aviation Week Network
SNC’s Freedom proposal looks to revive a carrier-representative landing practice requirement for the T-45 replacement.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/new-competitor-looks-upend-us-navy-trainer-competition
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The wait for Blue Origin to lanch New Glenn a second time continues
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Blue Origin Pushes Back New Glenn Flight 2 Launch Window | Aviation Week Network
Blue Origin has delayed the opening of the launch window for its second New Glenn rocket to no earlier than Sept. 29.
https://aviationweek.com/space/launch-vehicles-propulsion/blue-origin-pushes-back-new-glenn-flight-2-launch-window
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Rheinmetalls' CCA agremeent with Anduril is not exclusive. The German defense company is also in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin
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Rheinmetall In Talks With Boeing, Lockheed On CCAs For Germany | Aviation Week Network
Rheinmetall is in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin about potential collaboration on cooperative combat aircraft.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/rheinmetall-talks-boeing-lockheed-ccas-germany
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At some point this summer, a courier from a UAE-based freight forwarder will attempt to serve a court summons to Iran's Foreign Minister, informing the diplomat that his government is being sued in a Fort Worth courtroom by Bell Textron.
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Debrief: Bell Sues Iran For Unpaid Helo Storage Bills | Aviation Week Network
Iran's foreign minister is being sued by Bell Textron over a little-known dispute over helicopter storage fees dating back to the Iranian Revolution of the late 1970s.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/debrief-bell-sues-iran-unpaid-helo-storage-bills
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Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions
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Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions | Aviation Week Network
Joby Aviation has partnered with L3Harris to develop a hybrid eVTOL aircraft for defense applications—an optionally piloted, turbine hybrid version of its S4.
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Safran CEO sees LEAP-1A recovery by end of October as AIrbus rushes to meet delivery targets
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Safran CEO Targets Leap Delivery Recovery Before November | Aviation Week Network
Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/manufacturing-supply-chain/safran-ceo-targets-leap-delivery-recovery-november
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Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa
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Air France-KLM Pulls Out Of Air Europa Bid Process | Aviation Week Network
Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/air-france-klm-pulls-out-air-europa-bid-process
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Rolls-Royce begins development testing of engine bound for MV-75 FLRAA
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Rolls-Royce CEO optimic company will secure a spot in again powering narrowbodies
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Rolls-Royce CEO 'Optimistic' On Future Narrowbody Position | Aviation Week Network
Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.
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Pratt deliveries fell behind because of labor issues, Airbus CEO says
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Airbus CEO says CFM International and now also Pratt & Whitney trail on A320 engine deliveries:
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Airbus Plans A330 Rate Hike, Battles A320 Engine Shortfall | Aviation Week Network
Airbus plans to boost production of the A330neo widebody after strong order bookings, while warning about challenges in delivering other output hikes.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/airbus-plans-a330-rate-hike-battles-a320-engine-shortfall
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Airbus CEO says company had 60 'gliders' at mid-year - holds 820 aircraft delivery guidance
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Airbus sees its portion of the Spirit AeroSystems deal closing in Q4 because of regulatory issues
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Airbus eyes A330 rate hike to 5/mo in 2029
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