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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 5, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 25 May 05, 2026
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UAE Signs Major Fleet Order For C-390s, Embraer Says

May 04, 2026
The UAE government says it has ordered 10 Embraer C-390 airlifters with options to buy another 10.
Credit: Firefly Aerospace
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Lockheed Martin Takes On Sea-Based Launch with Firefly, Seagate

May 04, 2026
Lockheed Martin is joining an existing partnership between Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space Corp. to explore offshore launch capabilities, a senior company executive announced May 4.
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B-52 Reengining Passes Critical Design Review

May 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force, Boeing and Rolls-Royce will start modifying the first B-52 as part of a reengining effort this year.
Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense
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Israel Advances F-35, F-15IA Top-Up Procurement

May 04, 2026
Israel has given the green light for the procurement of additional Lockheed Martin F-35s and Boeing F-15IAs.
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Hanwha Group Ups Stake In KAI, Eyes Management Role

May 04, 2026
Hanwha Group has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to 5.09%.
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Vantor Awarded $70M Follow-On Contract For NGA Platform

May 04, 2026
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded Vantor a $70 million follow-on contract for the NGA's primary commercial platform for geospatial intel.
Credit: U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
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NGA Unveils Its Own Rapid Capabilities Office

May 04, 2026
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency established its own Rapid Capabilities Office at the beginning of fiscal 2026, the agency’s number two executive said May 3.
Kier Starmer
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UK Will Move ‘Further and Faster’ On Defense, Prime Minister Says

May 04, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”
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Kenyan Cargo Carrier Sues BAE After ATP Type Certificate Withdrawal

May 01, 2026
A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.
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York Space Systems To Acquire Multi-Network Connectivity Provider

May 01, 2026
York Space Systems is acquiring ALL.SPACE, a UK-based satcom terminal provider, to expand connectivity solutions for the U.S. military and others customers.
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NASA Flags Cubesat Ride Chances On Coming Artemis Launches

May 01, 2026
NASA says it is looking to offer opportunities on the next three Artemis missions, continuing an effort it began with the first two flights.

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

May 04, 2026
FIREFLY supporting Golden Dome... BOEING gets Saudi F-15 training award... New president for EUROCAE...

In Brief

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In Brief: The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

May 04, 2026
The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

The Debrief

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Debrief: Omega Unretires KC-10s For Booming Contracted Air Refueling Market

May 04, 2026
A portion of the retired Boeing KC-10 Extender fleet could be back in service and refueling U.S. military aircraft by year’s end.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts April 27 - May 1, 2026

May 04, 2026
Ocean Ships, Inc. has been awarded a $1,114,495,567 contract for the operation and maintenance of seven government-owned Oceanographic Survey vessels.