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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 20, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 36 May 20, 2026
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C-146As
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SOCOM Targets Range And Sustainment For New Nonstandard Fleet

May 19, 2026
As part of its plan to field new transport aircraft, SOCOM wants to prioritize cost-effective operations, range and a broad sustainment enterprise.
stratofortress refueling midair
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AgilePod Eyed for New U.S. Bomber Capabilities

May 19, 2026
U.S. bombers will try to leverage the Jacobs-supplied AgilePod-26 for new electronic warfare capabilities.
NATO Airbus A330 MRTT
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Italy Is Set To Acquire Six Airbus A330 MRTTs

May 19, 2026
Italy looks set to become the next customer for Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, tender documents have revealed.
mv-75
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U.S. Army Also Reviewing Aviation Branch Cuts

May 19, 2026
The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.
SOF WEEK UAS
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SOCOM Plans To Quickly Field Long-Range Small UAS

May 19, 2026
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
Pilatus
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Canada Commits To PC-21s To Replace Snowbirds Team

May 19, 2026
Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.
Boeing
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U.S. Navy Approves MQ-25 Low-Rate Production

May 19, 2026
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
MQ-9
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SOCOM Gets Involved Early In MQ-9 Replacement Plan

May 19, 2026
As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.
Space Development Agency Director GP Sandhoo speaks to reporters April 15, 2026, at the Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Credit: Space Foundation
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Sandhoo Becomes U.S. SDA Leader And Space Force PAE

May 19, 2026
Gurpartap Sandhoo has assumed permanent leadership of the U.S. Space Development Agency and the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for missile warning and tracking.
Ukraine Defense Ministry
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Ukraine War Exposes Multidomain Trench Warfare Challenge

May 19, 2026
Ukraine’s multidomain trench warfare stalemate demands new tech breakthroughs to regain maneuverability.

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

May 19, 2026
NORAD intercepts aircraft over DC airspace... LOCKHEED gets F-35 armament award... TERRA DRONE debuts interceptor drone in Ukraine...

In Brief

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Senate Confirms Anderson As NASA Deputy Administrator

May 19, 2026
Senate Confirms Anderson As NASA Deputy Administrator

The Debrief

Norway’s NSM
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Debrief: Norway’s NSM Ban Exposes Southeast Asia’s Defense Acquisition Fragility

May 18, 2026
Norway's missile export ban forces Malaysia to reassess defense procurement strategies amid regional tensions.

Air Forces In Focus