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Dawn Aerospace Joins EU HYDEF Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Program with In-Space Propulsion Expertise

Dawn Aerospace has been tapped to support the design and evaluation of advanced liquid propulsion systems for Europe’s HYDEF hypersonic defense interceptor program. The €110M initiative brings together 14 companies from seven nations to develop reusable, in-space interceptors for next-generation defense missions.

2025-07-10T03:34:04.229016-07:00

AeroTime

DARPA Selects Bell Textron to Build Runway-Independent High-Speed VTOL X-Plane for 2028 Flight Test

2025-07-10T05:59:11.361425-07:00

AerialFire

IAI and Fire Free Forests to Develop Boeing 767-Based Aerial Firefighting Platform

2025-07-09T08:31:05.914619-07:00

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin Delivers First SPY-7(V)1 Radar Shipset to Japan for Aegis ASEVs

2025-07-07T13:15:58.665385-07:00

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L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon to U.S. Navy L3Harris has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command, marking a milestone in the U.S. Navy’s fleet readiness and sustainment strategy. The overhaul extends the aircraft’s service life and underpins future anti-submarine and surface warfare operations.

2025-07-10T14:32:45.649429-07:00

L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon to U.S. Navy

The Aviationist

Poland, Indonesia Embark on KAI’s KF-21 Boramae Evaluation Flights Polish Air Force Chief Maj. Gen. Nowak and Indonesia’s first KF-21 test pilot Col. Rigonald completed backseat evaluation flights at Korea Aerospace Industries’ facilities. The visits mark the latest leg of KAI’s international marketing push for its 4.5-generation Boramae fighter amid export talks with Warsaw and Jakarta.

2025-07-10T14:24:31.734271-07:00

Poland, Indonesia Embark on KAI’s KF-21 Boramae Evaluation Flights

National Defense

Florida’s Gaming Industry to Power U.S. Space Force Digital Training Florida’s robust video gaming ecosystem is poised to support the U.S. Space Force’s digital training initiatives, with state partnerships exploring adaptation of gaming technologies for simulation, mission rehearsal and cyber defense drills.

2025-07-10T13:29:58.799975-07:00

Florida’s Gaming Industry to Power U.S. Space Force Digital Training

Seeking Alpha

TD Cowen Downgrades Lockheed Martin on Persistent F-35 Program Doubts TD Cowen cut Lockheed Martin to market perform from outperform, citing lingering operational and integration challenges in the F-35 Lightning II program. The downgrade reflects concerns over production pacing, sustainment costs and uncertain U.S. procurement levels that could pressure cash flows and stock performance.

2025-07-10T12:41:26.242540-07:00

TD Cowen Downgrades Lockheed Martin on Persistent F-35 Program Doubts

Air & Space Forces Mag

SOCOM Halves OA-1K Skyraider II Orders for Fiscal 2026 The U.S. Special Operations Command has cut its 2026 purchase of the OA-1K Skyraider II counterinsurgency turboprop aircraft by 50%, reflecting ongoing budget pressure and shifting priorities in its Armed Overwatch program. This follows initial deliveries and raises questions about the platform’s future acquisition plan.

2025-07-10T11:13:23.913449-07:00

SOCOM Halves OA-1K Skyraider II Orders for Fiscal 2026

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Saab and Helsing fly Gripen E under AI control in first-of-its-kind test Saab and AI specialist Helsing have successfully flown a JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jet using Centaur, an advanced AI autonomy agent, in a landmark demonstration. The flight marks a critical step toward operational AI-controlled combat aircraft, with full autonomy potentially achievable within years pending further trials.

2025-07-10T10:17:39.461661-07:00

Saab and Helsing fly Gripen E under AI control in first-of-its-kind test

UK Defence Journal

Germany Taps Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM to Shield C-130J Transports The German Air Force is set to retrofit its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J transports with Leonardo’s Miysis directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system after a competitive evaluation led by Lockheed Martin, significantly enhancing survivability against heat-seeking missile threats.

2025-07-10T09:45:37.596357-07:00

Germany Taps Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM to Shield C-130J Transports

Aviation Today

US Army Funds Electra to Advance Hybrid-Electric STOL Propulsion The U.S. Army has awarded Electra a research contract to mature hybrid-electric propulsion systems for its ultra-STOL aircraft, aiming to enhance performance and reduce fuel consumption in austere environments. The study will integrate electric assist with conventional engines to boost short-takeoff and landing capabilities.

2025-07-10T07:27:55.803511-07:00

US Army Funds Electra to Advance Hybrid-Electric STOL Propulsion

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