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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 7, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 5 April 07, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Apr 07, 2026
SPACE FORCE approves STP-S29A launch... TRANSCENDENT AEROSPACE reveals drone interdiction aircraft... RAYTHEON gets $700m SDB II award...

In Brief

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In Brief: The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

Apr 07, 2026
News in brief.

Operations

Artemis II
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Offers New Perspectives On Lunar Surface

Apr 06, 2026
Artemis II astronauts break distance records and offer unprecedented insights into the Moon's surface, paving the way for future lunar exploration.
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Trump: 155 Aircraft, ‘Hundreds’ Involved In F-15 Crew Rescue

Apr 06, 2026
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.

Programs

arrow 3 system handover ceremony
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Israel Approves Fast-Track Production For Arrow 3

Apr 06, 2026
Israel’s defense industry will accelerate production of exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptors following a month of relentless barrages launched from Iran.

Funding & Policy

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Debrief: Pentagon’s Little-known DAWG Fetches $54.6B In Spending Plan

Apr 06, 2026
In a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027 filled with superlatives, arguably no organization made out better than the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
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NASA Budget Cuts Focus Aeronautics On Flight Research

Apr 06, 2026
NASA shifts focus to flight research as budget cuts reshape aeronautics priorities, emphasizing X-planes, hypersonics and automated airspace systems.
A new U.S. Space Force patch sits on the uniform of Specialist Conner Portman, a graduating Guardian, during a Basic Military Training patching ceremony at Bob Hope Theater, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard
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White House Pitches Dramatic Space Force Budget Jump In 2027

Apr 03, 2026
The Trump administration wants to fund the U.S. Space Force’s request for a larger budget in fiscal 2027, and then some.

Business

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Anduril Quietly Working On Hypersonic Missiles, Air Vehicles

Apr 06, 2026
Anduril is working on hypersonic strike systems and large air vehicles, pushing its defense technology portfolio beyond subsonic cruise missiles and CCA.
Seagate Space Corp.
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Firefly, Seagate Team Up To Build Sea-Based Launch Platform

Apr 06, 2026
Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space Corp. partner to develop an offshore launch platform, aiming to expand orbital access for government and commercial missions.
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Frankenburg Technologies Teams With PGZ On Polish Missile Production

Mar 31, 2026
Anti-drone missile developer Frankenburg Technologies has signed an agreement with PGZ on potential production of Frankenburg’s weapons in Poland.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of March 30 - April 3, 2026

Apr 07, 2026
Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.