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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 21, 2025

VOL. 294 NO. 38 November 21, 2025
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Nov 21, 2025
CPI begins work on NGJ-MB pods... JANUS HENDERSON investing in STARLAB SPACE... CEMTREX to acquire INVOCON...

In Brief

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In Brief: Diehl Buys Out Rheinmetall’s Share Of AIM

Nov 21, 2025
News in brief.

Programs

C-17
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U.S. Air Force Outlines Next-Gen Airlift Schedule

Nov 20, 2025
The first aircraft could be produced as early as fiscal 2038.
Pictorial Press Ltd
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Rafael Secures Contract For Iron Dome Ramp-Up

Nov 20, 2025
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Rafael to boost production of Iron Dome air defense equipment.
F-18
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USMC To Roll Out F-18 Terrain Avoidance System Next Year

Nov 20, 2025
The Naval Air Warfare Center’s Weapons Division says the Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System (ATAWS) has been cleared after a joint test program.
Blue Origin
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Blue Origin Unveils New Glenn 9x4

Nov 20, 2025
Blue Origin has unveiled a series of upgrades that will roll out beginning with Flight 3 in early 2026.
ESA/EAC XR Lab-D. Reiter
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ESA Preps €600 Million Plea For Argonaut Lunar Lander Mission

Nov 20, 2025
The ESA will request €600 million from member states at a ministerial council later this month for the first cargo mission of the Argonaut lunar lander.
Redwire had previously targeted its Otter demo for 2027 Credit: Redwire
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DARPA Awards Redwire $44m To Build VLEO Spacecraft

Nov 19, 2025
Redwire has received $44 million from DARPA to build the Otter very low Earth orbit (VLEO) spacecraft.
Saab
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Helsing, Saab Finalize German Eurofighter EW Development Ties

Nov 19, 2025
Helsing and Saab have finalized a contract to cooperate on the development of a new electronic warfare system for Germany’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
stormbreaker weapon display
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U.S. Approves StormBreaker Glide Bombs For Japan

Nov 20, 2025
Washington has approved Japan’s request to acquire RTX GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb Increment II glide munitions, better known as the StormBreaker.

Funding & Policy

Saltzmann
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Long-Term Space Force Road Map Expected Within Months

Nov 20, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is finalizing an outline of its ideal force structure to serve as a basis for budgets and planning.
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Canada Boosts European Space Agency Funding Plan

Nov 20, 2025
Canada is heading to the European Space Agency’s triennial financing meeting with a wad of cash.
isslab
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Bolster Post-ISS Space Research

Nov 20, 2025
A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators has introduced legislation to boost post-International Space Station research in space.

Business

missile flying over clouds
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Ursa Major Raises $100 Million In Series E Round

Nov 18, 2025
Ursa Major, a startup that builds propulsion systems for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, in-space mobility and space launch, has raised $100 million.
Both defense primes and plucky startups are vying for a piece of the growing pie in the solid rocket motor market. Image credit: Olena Bartienieva/Alamy Stock Image
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Debrief: Solid Rocket Motor Market Heats Up

Nov 19, 2025
The long-duopolistic solid rocket motor market dominated by Northrop Grumman and Aerojet Rocketdyne is transforming into a competitive multiplayer industry.

Aviation Week Forecasts

AFIF_MENA
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Aviation Week Forecasts: Middle East Fighter Requirements Top 200 As Boeing Renews F-15 Push

Nov 20, 2025
Despite the possibility of Saudi Arabia receiving the F-35, Boeing’s ambitions for a renewed F-15 sales push in the region may still have merit.