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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 22, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 14 January 22, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Jan 21, 2026
SAFRAN demonstrations Blacknaute INS system... RAYTHEON gets Tomahawk award... New COO at SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE...

In Brief

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In Brief: Australia Leads Gilmour Space Funding Round

Jan 21, 2026
News in brief.

Programs

TerraWave is designed to deliver data “up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth," says Blue Origin Credit: Blue Origin
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Blue Origin To Launch 5,408-Sat, High-Throughput Constellation

Jan 21, 2026
Blue Origin plans to start launching TeraWave in the fourth quarter of 2027, a 5,408-satellite, high-throughput communications network.
Edgewing
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Italian GCAP Development Bill Rises To $22 Billion

Jan 21, 2026
Italy is budgeting €18.6 billion ($22 billion) for its role in the design, development and programmatic phases of the Global Combat Air Program.
Anduril iris
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Anduril Targeting Sensor Makes First CCA Demonstration

Jan 21, 2026
An Anduril-made sensor passively detected and targeted another aircraft from an autonomously commanded Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the first time.
C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refuelling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the "Sumos" flying near NAF Atsugi. Japan Contributor: Damon Coulter
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Lockheed IDs Mexico As Latest Confirmed C-130J Buyer

Jan 21, 2026
Mexico became the 25th country to order the Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifter, the U.S. company said on Jan. 21.
boeing p-8a poseidon
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Singapore Gets Green Light For P-8A Poseidon, Torpedo Purchase

Jan 21, 2026
Washington has approved Singapore’s request to acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and Mk. 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes.
Panther Media Global
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Germany Bolsters Meteor Missile Stockpiles

Jan 21, 2026
Germany has signed up to acquire additional stocks of the Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile, MBDA has declared.
starfish otter
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SDA Taps Starfish Space To Deorbit LEO-Based Satellite In 2027

Jan 21, 2026
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is tasking Starfish Space to deorbit at least one of its satellites based in low Earth orbit (LEO) under a mission targeted for 2027, the Tukwila, Washington-based startup announced Jan. 21.
SM-6 launch
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U.S. Navy Missile Briefing Reset Amid Competition Push

Jan 21, 2026
The U.S. Navy now plans to brief industry on a concept for a new family of ship-launched ballistic missiles in February.
Tony Osborne – Aviation Week
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Turkey Could Receive Former Qatari Eurofighters In February

Jan 21, 2026
Turkey could begin receiving Eurofighter combat aircraft from Qatar as soon as February, media reports have suggested.
Edge Group
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Edge Secures More UAE Orders For Uncrewed Logistics Helicopters

Jan 21, 2026
Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group has received additional orders for the HT-750 optionally manned turbine-powered light helicopter from the UAE.

Operations

isar spectrum rocket on pad
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Isar Aerospace Scrubs Launch Attempt

Jan 21, 2026
Isar Aerospace is scrubbing a potential Jan. 21 launch of its Spectrum rocket to address a technical fault.

Business

Credit: Orbex
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The Exploration Company In Orbex Takeover Talks

Jan 21, 2026
German space startup The Exploration Company (TEC) is in talks to buy British launch startup Orbex.

Technology

GPS satellite rendering
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Debrief: Making PNT Possible From LEO

Jan 21, 2026
The GPS signals on satellites are being jammed from terrestrial sources at growing rates, and the demand for alternate options for position, navigation and timing is burgeoning.

Funding & Policy

artemis on the launchpad
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NASA's Top Challenge Is Returning Humans To Moon, Report Says

Jan 20, 2026
As it surges ahead with ambitious objectives and constrained budgets, NASA faces five top challenges, a new report from the Office of Inspector General says.