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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 21, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 15 April 21, 2026
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Today's Aerospace & Defense Updates

Adm Daryl Caudle
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One F/A-XX Bidder 'Can’t Deliver' On Navy Schedule, CNO Says

Apr 20, 2026
One of the two companies vying for the F/A-XX contract lacks the capacity to deliver the fighter on time, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says.
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Daily Briefs

Apr 20, 2026
HONEYWELL to sell PSS division... BOEING gets C-17 sustainment award... HOWMET hires new chief legal/compliance officer...
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The Week Ahead, April 21, 2026

Apr 20, 2026
On Tuesday the Pentagon will release further details on its mammoth fiscal 2027 budget request.
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Debrief: Low-Cost Missile Craze Targets Block V Tomahawk Role

Apr 20, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has launched market research for the Family of Affordable Mass Missiles-Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR).
Blue Talon
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Pratt & Whitney Breaks Into CCA Race With Talon Win

Apr 17, 2026
A member of the PW500 turbofan family is selected for Northrop’s self-funded, single-engine CCA design, the company said.
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UK Seeks In-Space Rendezvous, Proximity Operations And Docking Ideas

Apr 20, 2026
The UK Space Agency is reaching out to industry as it looks to build out plans for developing a local in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing capability.
Latecoere services
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Latecoere Services Targets Asia, Integrated Engineering Services

Apr 20, 2026
Latecoere Services, a subsidiary of the Toulouse-based aerostructures and wiring specialist, is preparing to expand in Asia this year.
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NH90 Upgrade Effort To Begin After NATO Finalizes Contract

Apr 20, 2026
NHIndustries and NATO have finalized a contract to kick off a midlife upgrade for the NH90 rotorcraft.
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AST SpaceMobile Declares Satellite Lost After New Glenn Launch

Apr 19, 2026
AST SpaceMobile says it will need to deorbit BlueBird 7 after Blue Origin placed the satellite in an “off-nominal” orbit following its launch on a New Glenn rocket.
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U.S. Tests New Cruise Missile On F-16

Apr 17, 2026
Official photos reveal a distinct similarity to the Zone 5 Technologies Rusty Dagger.
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U.S. Military Contracts April 13 - April 17, 2026

Apr 20, 2026
Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of April 13 - April 17, 2026.