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Australia’s University of Melbourne‑led SpIRIT nanosatellite has concluded its on‑orbit phase after more than 25 months, traveling roughly 690 million kilometres – the distance to Jupiter – and completing about 16,000 Earth orbits. The 11.5‑kg spacecraft outperformed its two‑year design life, downlinking over 400 images and generating 180 hours of X‑ray data via the Italian‑provided HERMES instrument. The mission showcased Australian‑designed thermal, propulsion and edge‑computing technologies while deepening collaboration between Australian and European space agencies. Data analysis and publications are now underway as the satellite prepares for a controlled atmospheric re‑entry in 2026.
Japan’s space agency JAXA is set to conduct two vertical take‑off and landing (VTVL) test flights of its 24‑foot RV‑X demonstrator later this month. The first hop, scheduled for March 6, will take place at the Noshiro Rocket Testing Center on...
Private equity is pouring capital into space and defense, reviving investor enthusiasm, but firms still depend on steady government funding to realize long‑term value. AE Industrial Partners, which backs Redwire, Firefly Aerospace and York Space Systems, highlighted that government contracts...
Hermeus successfully completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 supersonic demonstrator on March 2 at Spaceport America, New Mexico. The remotely piloted aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100‑229 engine, marking a step up from the earlier Mk 1 flight at...
Silicon Sensing and Kongsberg Discovery have unveiled a tactical‑grade north‑seeking MEMS gyroscope, the SGH03, delivering navigation‑grade performance in a compact, solid‑state package. The device operates without GNSS or magnetometer assistance, making it resilient in GPS‑denied or magnetically hostile environments. Developed...
Roscosmos announced that repairs to the Soyuz‑2 launchpad at Baikonur’s Site 31 are complete, enabling a Progress MS‑33 cargo flight to the International Space Station on March 22, 2026. The refurbishment involved 150 workers from four contractors, who painted 2,350 m², replaced attachment devices, overhauled...
ICEYE launched a dedicated deforestation monitoring solution on March 3, 2026, using its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation. The SAR‑based service delivers near‑real‑time, cloud‑penetrating imagery for the Amazon, Congo and other tropical basins, filling the gap left by optical satellites....
Jackson County Airport‑Reynolds Field in southern Michigan is establishing a tuition‑free Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training school for high‑school students, targeting an initial cohort of 30 juniors and seniors. The program, slated to begin in September 2027, is funded by...
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed three successive flight trials of its Very Short‑Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range on 27 February. The missiles intercepted high‑speed aerial targets across varied speeds, ranges and...
London‑based Blue Skies Space launched Mauve, the world’s first privately funded space telescope, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in November. On Feb 9 the satellite recorded its inaugural five‑second observation of the bright UV‑rich star η Ursa Majoris, demonstrating its capability to capture visible...
PwC’s latest Lunar Market Assessment projects the Moon’s annual revenue will reach $127.3 billion by 2050, roughly the size of Poland’s GDP. The report highlights that energy infrastructure, not transportation, is the chief obstacle to scaling surface operations. NASA’s Artemis program...
Rolls‑Royce and Pratt & Whitney dominate different segments of the commercial jet‑engine market. Rolls‑Royce’s Trent family relies on a three‑spool design optimized for long‑haul efficiency, while Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan uses a two‑spool architecture with a reduction gearbox to...
U.S. Central Command confirmed that its forces struck Iran’s domestically built drone carrier Shahid Bagheri during the initial phase of Operation Epic Fury, while dismissing the Revolutionary Guard Corps’ claim that a U.S. aircraft carrier was hit. The IRGC alleged four...
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members have asked Italy for SAMP/T air‑defence batteries as regional tensions flare following Iranian‑linked missile and drone attacks. The French‑Italian system, equipped with Aster‑30 missiles and the Arabel radar, is the only European platform capable of...
A 48‑year‑old Cessna 172 ditched in the Hudson River near Newburgh after an in‑flight loss of power, forcing an emergency water landing on icy water. The aircraft, departing Islip at 6:55 p.m. for Stewart Airport, came down at 7:55 p.m.; both the...
On March 3 1959 the United States launched Pioneer 4, the first American spacecraft to escape Earth’s gravity and enter heliocentric orbit. Intended to fly by the Moon and capture images, a prolonged second‑stage burn diverted it 60,000 km beyond the lunar surface, preventing...
Passenger Terminal Expo Asia (PTE Asia) will debut on 23–24 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, backed by a Host Airport partnership with Changi Airport Group. The event introduces a high‑profile Advisory Board featuring CEOs and senior leaders from...
JetBlue Airways will launch daily seasonal flights between Boston Logan and Milan Malpensa on May 11, 2026, using Airbus A321neo aircraft and offering roughly 2,000 two‑way seats each week. The route makes JetBlue the second carrier serving Boston‑Milan, joining Delta,...
London City Airport has opened a public consultation on its Airspace Change Proposal, seeking comments on a new 4.49‑degree landing approach for select new‑generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo. The consultation runs from 2 March to 17 May 2026 and does not...
Malaysia’s cabinet has officially cancelled its plan to buy used F/A‑18 Hornets from Kuwait, citing uncertain delivery dates and unresolved long‑term logistical support. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said a technical assessment by a Royal Malaysian Air Force delegation in...
Saudia announced ten new nonstop ultra‑long‑haul routes for 2026, some stretching up to 17 hours, using the fuel‑efficient Airbus A321XLR. The carrier, the Middle East’s largest operator by flight count, will add services like Jeddah‑Los Angeles, Riyadh‑Santiago and Dubai‑Johannesburg, expanding beyond...
France has dispatched Rafale fighter jets to patrol the airspace over its bases in the United Arab Emirates after a drone struck a French hangar. Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot said the jets are operating from Al‑Dhafra to secure French naval...
The New Zealand Defence Force has signed a contract with Syos Aerospace to acquire a tri‑service uncrewed kit, covering ground, surface and aerial platforms. The package includes SG400 uncrewed ground vehicles, SM300 uncrewed surface vessels, SA2 reconnaissance UAVs and SA7 UAVs...
The GSMA released a position paper urging governments to modernise regulatory frameworks for direct‑to‑user Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite services. It highlights that existing rules are fragmented and often unsuitable for new satellite‑only offerings, creating uncertainty for operators and investors. The paper...
Satellite communications constellations are crowding the microwave bands used for weather monitoring, raising concerns about radio‑frequency interference (RFI). NOAA scientists warn that emissions from broadband satellites could corrupt data from instruments like the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) on JPSS...
The U.S. Army issued a sources‑sought notice for follow‑on Technical Assistance and Field Service Representative (FSR) support for the PAC‑3 missile‑defense system covering fiscal years 2027‑2029. The effort will provide integration, maintenance, and on‑call technical support for both PAC‑3 Cost...
The Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency launched the NOBLE (Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects) acquisition framework, a five‑year vehicle running through March 27 2030. By consolidating multiple contracting authorities, NOBLE streamlines research, prototyping, and rapid fielding of missile‑defense technologies. The program targets...
Germany’s Bundeswehr will seek parliamentary approval in late 2026 for a framework contract with KNDS to acquire up to 500 MARS 3 multiple‑launch rocket systems, reserving roughly half for its own forces while offering the remainder to NATO allies. The deal...
Aurrigo International, a Coventry‑based developer of autonomy software and autonomous vehicles, has been granted a ground handling licence at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The licence, issued under the Airports (Ground Handling) Regulations 1997 and CAA compliance frameworks, allows Aurrigo to provide...
The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a $225.1 million contract modification to advance the E‑130J TACAMO aircraft, the next‑generation platform that will replace the service’s aging “Doomsday plane” fleet. The award covers design, development, and delivery of comprehensive weapons‑systems training materials...
Skyeton has equipped its Raybird long‑endurance UAV with an internal gamma‑radiation sensor, completing rigorous trials in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The payload integration preserves aerodynamic balance and enables real‑time radiation data transmission over distances up to 2,500 km. In 2025 the...
Leonardo Helicopters UK has completed two short test flights of its Proteus autonomous rotary‑wing demonstrator, the final milestone of a £60 million Phase 3a RWUAS contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. The 3‑tonne, modular‑payload aircraft leveraged off‑the‑shelf components and a digital‑twin...
LYNEports and the University of South Florida have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine the company’s AI‑driven digital planning platform with USF’s transportation research expertise. The partnership will target eVTOL route planning, network design, regulatory alignment, and infrastructure readiness...
The Department of Defense transferred stewardship of the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency in 2026, turning the list into a scalable procurement marketplace. DCMA’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems‑Experimental Command now...
Air Congo announced an aggressive intra‑African network expansion, adding routes to Johannesburg, Entebbe, Douala, Cotonou and Dar es Salaam between March and April 2026. The airline’s two new ATR‑72‑600s, leased from Ethiopian Airlines, are now expected in mid‑April due to testing and...
Puntland's autonomous government revoked Daallo Airlines' flight permit for all regional airports on March 1, 2026, citing safety concerns and civil aviation violations. The decision follows incidents where Daallo flights were denied clearance, leaving Puntland lawmakers and passengers stranded in...
The aviation sector is moving from isolated legacy systems to open‑architecture platforms that enable real‑time data sharing among air traffic control, airlines, and airports. Searidge Technologies, a NATS subsidiary, showcased its Chorus platform powering tools like Intelligent Stand Manager, which...
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, drafted when space activity was limited, now faces criticism for its vague language amid exploding low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, AI‑driven satellite services, and emerging directed‑energy weapons. Legal scholar Cybel Ekpa argues that these technological advances create gaps...
Copenhagen Optimization has installed two Better Airport modules at Brisbane Airport, delivering data‑driven forecasting and resource planning for security operations. The airport is simultaneously upgrading to CT Standard 3 screening, allowing passengers to leave laptops and aerosols in bags. Indonesia’s immigration...
Parallel Flight Technologies secured a Federal Aviation Administration 44807 exemption, allowing its Firefly hybrid heavy‑lift unmanned aircraft system to operate commercially across the United States. The clearance opens the platform for industrial missions such as sensor integration, wildland fire management,...
Russia’s secret Luch 1 and 2 satellites have been conducting prolonged proximity and rendezvous operations (RPOs) against European geostationary communications satellites since 2014. By positioning themselves within five kilometres of targets, they can intercept downlink signals and potentially capture command uplinks. While...
The US‑Israeli air strikes on Iran on 28 Feb 2026 and Iran’s retaliatory attacks have reignited geopolitical risk for European carriers operating to and over the Middle East. While Europe’s overall exposure to the region remains modest, airlines are confronting immediate airspace...
Fuel Tech Inc (FTAI) reported a breakout 2025, with aerospace products generating $195 million adjusted EBITDA in Q4—a 66% year‑over‑year rise—and full‑year company EBITDA reaching $1.2 billion, up 38%. The Strategic Capital Initiative I secured $2 billion in equity and $6 billion total capital,...
Ukraine’s domestically produced FP‑5 Flamingo cruise missile achieved a landmark strike in February, hitting the Votkinsk missile‑production complex deep inside Russia. The missile, developed by startup Fire Point, boasts a claimed 3,000‑kilometre range and a payload of over one tonne,...
On March 3 2026 IEC Telecom Group launched its first operations centre in Kuala Lumpur, becoming an authorized Starlink reseller for Malaysia. The hub targets the persistent “last‑mile” connectivity gap in rural Sarawak and Sabah and supports the country’s maritime and energy...
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen outlined Artemis 2’s emergency protocols, emphasizing two pre‑launch abort options: a rapid egress from the launch pad or an abort‑seat‑style capsule ejection within five minutes of liftoff. He detailed post‑abort survival steps, including suit donning,...
U.S. Space Command, alongside USCYBERCOM, launched non‑kinetic operations that disabled Iran’s satellite‑based communications and sensor networks during the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury, which began on Feb. 28. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine said these coordinated space‑and‑cyber actions prevented...
Purdue Polytechnic’s Unmanned Aerial Systems program has been chosen for the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems‑Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS‑CTI). The selection validates the school’s safety‑focused curriculum and aligns its coursework with upcoming federal regulations. Students will receive hands‑on flight, maintenance, and...
The Commercial Space Federation announced that Kelli Kedis Ogborn will serve as Strategic Advisor for Global Markets and Industry Engagement. Ogborn will spearhead efforts to broaden CSF’s international presence, forge strategic partnerships, and launch initiatives that accelerate commercial space growth....
Rocket Lab successfully launched its seventh HASTE vehicle, delivering the DART AE scramjet‑powered aircraft for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit on 27 February. The mission, dubbed “That’s Not A Knife,” marks the second DIU hypersonic test in three months and...
