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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 21, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 37 May 21, 2026

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Reset Needed to Revise Pre-Ukraine FCAS Assumptions, Airbus Suggests

May 20, 2026

Airbus proposes partial reset of European FCAS program to address Ukraine war lessons and industrial partner disputes over next-gen fighter requirements.

German Airborne Standoff Jammer Competition Nears

May 20, 2026

Germany prepares to launch competition for airborne standoff jammer under luWES program.

USAF Chief Names MQ-9A 'Most Valuable' Platform Against Iran

May 20, 2026

The most valuable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force during the 38-day air strike campaign against Iran earlier this year proved to be the MQ-9A Reaper, the Air Force’s top general told lawmakers May 20.

Russia Harasses UK Rivet Joint Flights – Again

May 20, 2026

The UK government has accused Russia of recklessness after two dangerous intercepts of Royal Air Force Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence-gathering aircraft in international airspace.

Airbus Growing MRTT Conversion Capacity With Seville Facility

May 20, 2026

Growing demand for the Multi-Role Tanker Transport derivative of the A330 airliner has prompted Airbus to expand its conversion capacity, adding a new

Twin-Seat Sukhoi Su-57D Performs First Flight

May 20, 2026

Russia's twin-seat Su-57D fighter completes first flight as UAC targets export markets including India with new variant.

GE Reveals Small Turbofan Project For CCA Market

May 19, 2026

GE Aerospace on May 19 revealed a new small turbofan design optimized for the cost profile of the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market.

L3Harris Increases OA-1K International Pitch Amid U.S. Uncertainty

May 20, 2026

L3Harris is increasing its international pitch for the OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft by offering the modified crop duster as an effective counter-drone hunter.