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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 4, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 42 March 04, 2026
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Operations

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Israel, U.S. Eye Weapons Replenishment To Sustain Iran Operations

Mar 03, 2026
The U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran was starting to show signs of supply strains as it stretched into a fourth day of fighting.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Business

NurPhoto SRL
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Like Riding A Rocket: New Report Sees SpaceX Stock Volatility

Mar 03, 2026
Future SpaceX shareholders should be ready for a regular wild ride where the Elon Musk company’s stock price skyrockets or plummets 20-30%.
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AST SpaceMobile Sees $1B In Sales Next Year

Mar 03, 2026
AST SpaceMobile says it should see sales reach around $1 billion as it scales up its direct-to-device satellite communications constellation.
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Pilatus Results Hit By U.S. Headwinds

Mar 03, 2026
Pilatus Aircraft reported a drop in deliveries and earnings over the past year as the Swiss business aircraft and military trainer-maker faced tariff pressure.

Programs

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Hermeus Flies Mk.2.1 Supersonic Demonstrator

Mar 03, 2026
Hermeus has successfully completed the first flight of its Pratt & Whitney F100-229-powered Quarterhorse Mk. 2.1 supersonic flight demonstrator.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Caption – RV-X is a small experimental demonstrator for the vertical-takeoff-and-vertical-landing reusable first stage of a future launch vehicle
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JAXA To Test Vertical-Landing Reusable Vehicle Demonstrator

Mar 03, 2026
First flight of a small experimental version of a reusable launch vehicle has been scheduled for March 6 by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Missile Defense Agency
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MDA Opens Bidding For Golden Dome Launcher Prototypes

Mar 03, 2026
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is shopping for a “novel launcher” to support a new generation of interceptors.
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Leonardo Details Next-Generation Tiltrotor Concepts

Mar 02, 2026
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed a concept for a next-generation tiltrotor architecture that potentially simplifies development and could broaden the appeal of the configuration.
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Regulatory Challenges Pace AW609’s Push Toward Certification

Mar 03, 2026
Leonardo Helicopters is continuing its push toward certification of the AW609 commercial tiltrotor.
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Studies Begin For Air-Launched Brazilian Anti-Ship Missile

Mar 03, 2026
A Brazilian company will launch studies for an air-launched variant of an anti-ship cruise missile for the Brazilian navy.
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Thales Touts SAMP/T NG As Available Ahead of Patriot

Mar 03, 2026
Thales says the ability to quickly deliver the Eurosam SAMP/T NG could give the air and missile defense system an edge over the rival Raytheon Patriot system.

Funding & Policy

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Pentagon Says It Is Not Planning New Nuclear Posture Review

Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon does not plan to conduct a formal Nuclear Posture Review.

The Debrief

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Debrief: Pentagon’s New Strategy Gets Put To Test

Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon in late January unveiled a new National Defense Strategy that marked a significant shift in priorities, and tone.

Air Forces In Focus