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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 27, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 40 May 27, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

May 27, 2026
RAYTHEON gets $1b NASAMS award ... APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE launches IPO roadshow... USRA welcomes Catholic University...

In Brief

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In Brief: UK Renews Medium-Range Strike Weapon Push

May 27, 2026
UK Renews Medium-Range Strike Weapon Push

The Debrief

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Debrief: Making the B-1B Nuclear-Capable Again?

May 26, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B swept-wing bomber has a new lease on life following its planned retirement.

News

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Startups Win NASA Contracts For Lunar Rover Demos

May 26, 2026
NASA awarded contracts totaling nearly $1 billion for a pair of crew-capable lunar rovers and transportation services to land them on the Moon.
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House Armed Services Committee Releases NDAA Proposal

May 26, 2026
The House Armed Services Committee on May 26 released its markup of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill, largely supporting the Pentagon’s plans.
VC-25A
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USAF Outlines VC-25A Retirement Plan

May 26, 2026
The two Boeing 747-200s that have served as presidential transport will both be retired in 2029 as long-awaited replacements should come into service.
RNLAF F-35
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Netherlands Seeks New Tactical Weapon For F-35 Fleet

May 26, 2026
The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.
Credit: ISAR Aerospace
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German Military Eyes Micro-Launch, Offensive Space Options

May 26, 2026
The German armed forces are starting to refine their space operational plans, including for the deployment of offensive capabilities.
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First Three Polish F-35s Arrive In-Country

May 26, 2026
The Polish Air Force has received its first three Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Poland.
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South Korea Targets CCAs With Dual-Use Turbofan Development

May 26, 2026
South Korea has launched projects to develop a 4,500-lb. thrust-class high-bypass turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and more-electric business jets.
Hermeus
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Hermeus Cruises Beyond Supersonic Speed In U.S. Industry First

May 26, 2026
Hermeus achieves first U.S. private supersonic flight with Quarterhorse demonstrator reaching Mach 1.21.
space
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SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Space Data Network Contract

May 26, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a new contract for the Space Data Network Backbone program.
Credit: Blue Origin
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Blue Origin: FAA Signs Off On NG-3 Anomaly Report

May 22, 2026
Blue Origin says the FAA has approved its report following the mishap with the New Glenn NG-3 mission that led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite.
Credit: Machrihanish Airbase Community Company
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Scottish Airfield Targets ESA Hypersonic Flight Test Role

May 26, 2026
A Scottish airfield long associated with mysterious flight tests of black projects is competing for a role in the testing of a European hypersonic flight test capability.
GEOStar-3 satellite bus
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Space Force Expands PTS Prototype Program Ahead Of 2027 Launches

May 26, 2026
The U.S. Space Force expects to launch two prototype spacecraft next year as it looks toward the next generation of anti-jam satellite communications.
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China Lofts Shenzhou-23 Mission With First Hong Kong Astronaut

May 26, 2026
China has launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station in what is expected to become the country’s longest planned human spaceflight mission to date.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of May 18 - May 22, 2026

May 27, 2026
Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.