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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 11, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 28 February 11, 2026
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Operations

V-22: USMC
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Gearbox Crack Forced MV-22B Emergency Landing Last Week

Feb 10, 2026
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey was forced to make an emergency landing on Feb. 3 after a gearbox cracked during the flight.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

strix satellite
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Airbus Teams With Japan's Synspective On SAR Satellite Imagery

Feb 10, 2026
Airbus says it will augment its space-based SAR imagery provision through a teaming agreement with Japan’s Synspective to boost resolution and revisit rates.

Programs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
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General Atomics Joins Marine Corps CCA Program

Feb 10, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to participate in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
C-130: USAF
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C-130J Deliveries Halted Due To Communications Package Issue

Feb 10, 2026
Lockheed Martin has paused deliveries of the C-130J airlifter due to a problem with certifying a new communications upgrade.
hypersonica missile test
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Europe’s Hypersonica Breaks Cover With Test Reveal

Feb 10, 2026
European startup Hypersonica says it has successfully conducted its first hypersonic missile flight test as the company emerges from stealth.
WDS-AHSaudi0209
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Airbus MOU Could Lead To Saudi Final Assembly Of Rotorcraft

Feb 10, 2026
A Saudi Arabian final assembly line for rotorcraft could become a long-awaited reality through a memorandum of understanding.
Turkish Aerospace Industries
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Turkish Helicopter Could Be Assembled In Saudi Arabia

Feb 10, 2026
Turkish Aerospace Industries' Gokbey utility helicopter could be assembled in Saudi Arabia if a signed agreement progresses.
eurofighter
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Indra To Boost Meteor Missile With Enhanced Communication Link

Feb 10, 2026
Indra says it will introduce upgrades for MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile that should extend the data link range and increase resilience.

Business

saudi
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First Saudi Arabian Defense VC Fund Launched

Feb 09, 2026
American entrepreneur Lucien Zeigler and London-based investor Nehal Farooqui have launched Saudi Arabia’s first defense venture capital fund.
Titra Alpin
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Titra Pushes Deeper Into Uncrewed And Logistics Market

Feb 09, 2026
Titra Teknoloji is stepping up its international marketing campaign as it targets expanded export opportunities in the growing tactical uncrewed systems market.
ymir satellite
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AAC Clyde Space Expands Maritime Data Satellite Fleet

Feb 10, 2026
Swedish space company AAC Clyde Space plans to double the satellite fleet for ship tracking, while still mulling growth for its Earth-observation constellation.

Funding & Policy

an adapted Chinese Ehang eVTOL aircraft equipped to fight urban blazes from above
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Saudi Interior Ministry Explores eVTOL Firefighting Options

Feb 09, 2026
Saudi Arabia is exploring several proof-of-concept projects using electric UAS and AAM tech that would act as first responders in a fire emergency.

The Debrief

hercules airlifter model at singapore airshow
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Debrief: Why Singapore’s C-130 Stopgap May Be Bad News For The Super Hercules

Feb 05, 2026
RSAF's phased path—retire the C-130Bs, extend the life of the Hs, defer a full replacement—signals the Super Hercules may no longer be the default successor.

Air Forces In Focus