Keywords: Aerospace


Airbus defense chief warns European bureaucracy hampers space ambitions

Europe's leading aerospace firms, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, are advancing plans to merge their space divisions into a single powerhouse entity, aiming to challenge US dominance and address a widening capability gap. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2025 to form this......

China unveils orbital AI data centers and space tourism plans

China has announced bold initiatives to launch space tourism and gigawatt-scale orbital data centers for artificial intelligence within the next five years, escalating its rivalry with the United States in what both view as the next arena for commercial and strategic supremacy. State media reported that......

South Korean defense company prepares major $1.9 billion rocket launcher deal with Norway

A leading South Korean defense manufacturer is preparing to finalize a major arms agreement with Norway, valued at approximately $1.9 billion, according to regional media reports. The deal involves the supply of K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems, developed by Hanwha Aerospace, to the Norwegian......

NATO intercepts Russian bombers flying near Norway on Christmas Day

Russian strategic bombers prompted a NATO response on Christmas Day after flying close to Norwegian airspace, marking another episode of heightened military activity over northern Europe amid ongoing tensions tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian ministry confirms scheduled flight According to the Russian......

Airbus expands manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Casablanca site

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

Morocco approves 1,000-gallon external tank for Black Hawk helicopters

Morocco has added a significant new capability to its Black Hawk helicopter fleet. Recoil Aerospace Inc. announced that Moroccan authorities have officially certified its “Tsunami” external firefighting tank, now approved for a capacity of 1,000 gallons (approximately 4,000 liters) under......

China's Zhuque-3 Y1 rocket fails first-stage recovery in maiden flight

China’s reusable Zhuque-3 Y1 carrier rocket, developed by Beijing-based commercial aerospace company LandSpace, failed to complete its first-stage recovery during its maiden test flight on Wednesday. Despite this, the rocket’s second stage successfully reached the designated orbit, marking......

Franco-German parliament urges cooperation on Future Air Defence System

The Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly has called for continued collaboration on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), emphasizing the need for Europe to develop and procure advanced military technologies jointly. The appeal comes ahead of a joint meeting scheduled for Monday, despite ongoing disagreements......

Morocco showcases two decades of industrial progress at UN conference in Saudi Arabia

Morocco’s Industry Minister, Ryad Mezzour, highlighted the country’s remarkable industrial transformation over the last 20 years at the 21st UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) conference held yesterday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His address underscored Morocco’s advancements......