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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 10, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 27 February 10, 2026
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Programs

F-15SA
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Boeing Pushing F-15EX Upgrade, New-Build Options For Saudi Arabia

Feb 09, 2026
Boeing is actively proposing the upgrade of Saudi Arabia’s F-15SA fleet to bring them to the same standard as the new F-15EX.
fcas rendering
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German Industry Urges Dual FCAS Fighter Plan

Feb 09, 2026
German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.
C-17 Flight Deck
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Boeing To Update Flight Deck Of C-17

Feb 09, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has picked Boeing to update the flight deck of the company’s C-17 Globemaster III.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/bristow-completes-norway-electric-aircraft-trial
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SpaceX Steps Up Moon Plans

Feb 09, 2026
SpaceX, the world’s leading launch company, has announced a strategic shift to develop its own lunar program.
Credit: Rafael
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Rafael Advances In Race For New U.S. Army Interceptor

Feb 09, 2026
Israeli missile developer Rafael says it has advanced to the next round in a U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) – Second Interceptor program.
C-130
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Taiwan Opts To Acquire C-130Js Instead Of Upgrading Legacy Hercs

Feb 09, 2026
Taiwan plans to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules after determining that a mid-life upgrade of its existing C-130H fleet would be too costly.
Caption: The U.S. Air Force issued a classified request for information for space-based AMTI capabilities on Feb. 6, 2026. Credit: Alamy
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U.S. Air Force Issues Classified Space-Based AMTI Contract

Feb 09, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is interested in low-risk options for space-based air moving target indicator satellites to inform a future acquisition strategy.
reaper
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General Atomics Eyes Standoff Weapons Capability For MQ-9 SkyGuardian

Feb 09, 2026
GA-ASI will explore the fitment of long-range standoff weapons on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS as it looks to broaden the scope of roles it performs.
Light Armed Helicopter and ALE model at Singapore Airshow
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Bangladesh Evaluates Korea Aerospace Industries LAH, Surion Rotorcraft

Feb 05, 2026
The Bangladesh Air Force expressed strong interest in Korea Aerospace Industries’ Light Armed Helicopter, sources familiar with the talks tell Aviation Week.
OA-1K testing. Contributor: Cab Image
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L3Harris Pitches Low-Cost Cruise Missile For OA-1K

Feb 09, 2026
L3Harris is pitching its Red Wolf low-cost cruise missile to the U.S. Air Force and other operators of the company’s OA-1K light attack aircraft.
su57
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Sukhoi Delivers Large Batch Of Updated Su-57s To Russia

Feb 09, 2026
The Russian air force has received a large batch of Sukhoi Su-57 fighters equipped with onboard systems and weapons.
UAS operator
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Airbus, Singapore Pioneer MUM-T Operations With H225M

Feb 05, 2026
Airbus Helicopters, Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency and the RSAF have conducted their first MUM-T trial between an H225M the Flexrotor UAS.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

The Debrief

Horizon International Images
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Debrief: White House Guidance Refocuses Mission For Arms Transfers

Feb 09, 2026
Arms transfer policy figured large in the second Trump administration’s first year in office, but the reform agenda is expanding.

Operations

nasa crew-12 members
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NASA Delays Crew-12 Launch Due To Weather Outlook

Feb 09, 2026
NASA is standing down from a planned Feb. 11 launch of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS due to expected weather conditions, the agency said Feb. 9.
alpha flight 7 static fire
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Firefly Targets Feb. 18 For Alpha's Return To Flight

Feb 09, 2026
Firefly Aerospace is aiming to return its Alpha rocket into service Feb. 18 following a ground test accident nearly five months ago.

Funding & Policy

C-17’s
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Saudi Arabia Halfway To Target For 2030 Defense Diversification

Feb 09, 2026
Arabia Saudi Arabia has passed the halfway mark in reaching its target of localizing the procurement of defense equipment.

Contracts