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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 12, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 7 January 12, 2026
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Jan 10, 2026
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Programs

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U.S. Army Narrows Field Of ‘Flight School Next’ Bids

Jan 09, 2026
The U.S. Army is narrowing the field as it seeks a replacement for the Airbus UH-72 Lakota helicopters currently used for rotary-wing training at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Programs

Boeing T-7A after arriving at Joint Base Randolph, Texas, on December 5, 2025. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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USAF Training Command Celebrates First T-7; Second Delivery Imminent

Jan 09, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s training command is set to start flying and maintaining the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk as it builds the initial, small fleet.
Andrey Armyagov
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UK Exploring Sat Signals Of Opportunity Tech For Alternative PNT

Jan 08, 2026
The UK defense ministry is broadening its search for alternative means of position, navigation and timing.
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SpaceX Wins Nine NSSL Task Orders For SDA, NRO Missions

Jan 09, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has awarded military space launches worth $739 million to SpaceX to support future missions for the Space Development Agency and NRO.
norinco LQ-150 VTOL UAS
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China's Norinco Flies LQ-150 VTOL Uncrewed Aircraft System

Jan 09, 2026
Aisheng Technology Group, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned arms producer Norinco, has conducted the first flight of the Lingque “Magpie” LQ-150 VTOL UAS.
Schmidt Sciences aims to speed up the development of the telescope using modular systems and a "risk-tolerant technical innovation" approach Credit: Schmidt Sciences
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Eric Schmidt Nonprofit To Build, Launch Private Space Telescope

Jan 08, 2026
The philanthropic organization of Eric Schmidt, billionaire and former Google chief executive, plans to launch a large private space telescope.
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H160 Ditching Prompts EASA To Issue Pitch Rod Replacement Directive

Jan 09, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is calling on operators of its H160 rotorcraft to replace main rotor system pitch rods after a ditching incident in the ocean near Brazil.

Operations

iss073e1198029 (Nov. 27, 2025) --- The seven-member Expedition 73 crew gathers together for a portrait inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module celebrating NASA astronaut Mike Fincke's (center) 500 cumulative days in space over four missions since 2004. In the front from left are, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim. In the back are, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosm
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NASA Prepares For Jan. 14 Crew-11 Early ISS Departure, Command Handover

Jan 09, 2026
As part of the SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts’ upcoming early departure from the ISS, command of the orbital outpost will be turned over to a Russian cosmonaut.

Business

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Starfighters Plots Expansion Following GE Ramjet Flight Tests

Jan 09, 2026
Starfighters Space, an aerospace company with a unique fleet of Mach 2-capable Lockheed F-104s, is in expansive mood.
Airbus UTM
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Indra Acquires Altitude Angel’s Guardian Traffic Management System

Jan 08, 2026
The Spanish defense and aerospace electronics company says the acquisition will allow it to position itself in the growing uncrewed traffic management market and bolster its UK presence.
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India's Commercial Dhruv Rotorcraft Flies

Dec 30, 2025
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has completed the first flight of the commercial version of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter.

Fleet Snapshot

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Fleet Snapshot: Italian Air Force Fleets + Deliveries 2026-2036

Jan 10, 2026
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