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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 29, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 21 April 29, 2026
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Apr 29, 2026
LOCKHEED gets MH-60 radar tech refresh award... JAL testing humanoid robots... PROGRESS MS-34 docks with ISS...

In Brief

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In Brief: UK F-35 Review Sets Timeline For Spear 3 Integration

Apr 29, 2026
News in brief.

The Debrief

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Debrief: Shield AI Seeks To Prove Its VTOL X-Bat This Year

Apr 28, 2026
Since Shield AI unveiled its high-end vertical takeoff and landing collaborative combat aircraft last fall, there has been plenty of skepticism.

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U.S. Revives H-1 Fleet Replacement Plan In Pending Survey

Apr 28, 2026
A market survey will revive the Marine Corps' process of setting requirements for the aircraft that will replace the Bell A/UH-1 helicopter fleet after 2040.
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Airbus Sees Eurodrone Surviving, Drops A400M Risk Language

Apr 28, 2026
Airbus expects the Eurodrone uncrewed aircraft program to survive even absent French participation.
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Marine Corps MQ-9 Upgrade Reaches IOC

Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps recently reached initial operational capability on a slew of capabilities for its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. MQ-9 fleet.
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Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Expresses Support For F/A-XX

Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Navy needs to move forward with fielding a next-generation fighter to keep carrier-based air superiority going ahead, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says.
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Marine Corps Picks Teams To Demo Uncrewed Logistics Helos

Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has selected teams to demonstrate uncrewed cargo helicopters for contested logistics missions.
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Boeing Global Services Eyes Further Time Savings

Apr 28, 2026
A drone hunting for missing rivets over a hulking C-17 transport is among the initiatives Boeing Global Services is pursuing to enhance productivity.
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Airbus Details Spanish Hurjet Fielding Plan

Apr 28, 2026
Airbus says Spain will receive an initial 21 TAI Hurjet advanced jet trainers while it works on the final avionics package.
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ULA Atlas V Carries Next Batch Of Amazon Leo Sats To Orbit

Apr 28, 2026
A ULA Atlas V rocket lifted off April 27, carrying the next batch of 29 broadband satellites to low Earth orbit for Amazon’s growing constellation.
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MBDA Team Will Soon Pick Hypersonic Interceptor Configuration

Apr 24, 2026
The MBDA-led team leading one of two European hypersonic interceptor efforts is poised to settle on its preferred configuration within weeks.
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Reliable Robotics Secures $160M In New Funding

Apr 21, 2026
Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million in new funding as it pushes toward certification of its autonomous flight system.
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Senate Panel Members Blast NASA's 2027 Budget Request

Apr 28, 2026
Senate panel members on April 28 voiced bipartisan rejection of the White House’s 2027 budget proposal that would slash NASA’s 2026 topline by 23%.
Firefly’s CLPS-backed Blue Ghost lander on the Moon’s surface
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NASA Plans Commercial Lunar Payload Service Contract Increase

Apr 28, 2026
NASA plans to boost the financial commitment to the Commercial Lunar Payload Service, which includes more than a dozen vendors.

Air Forces In Focus

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Air Forces In Focus: Brunei’s Air Force Leveraging Small Drones

Apr 29, 2026
The Royal Brunei Air Force has recently started investing more in uncrewed capabilities, including logistics supply drones that can quickly and cost-effectively deliver critical supplies.