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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 16, 2026

VOL. 296 NO. 54 June 16, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Jun 15, 2026
LOCKHEED gets $2.3b F-35 sustainment award... HONEYWELL’s board approves spinoff... New CEO for PIAGGIO AEROSPACE...

In Brief

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In Brief: The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Jun 15, 2026
The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

The Debrief

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Debrief: New Environment Awaits As Israel Nears Arrow 4 Production Start

Jun 15, 2026
At some point in 2027, Israel is scheduled to start producing a new workhorse for the Arrow Weapon System.

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UK Signals GCAP International Contract Due Soon

Jun 14, 2026
The UK is indicating it will award a contract for the GCAP program this month in a show of support for the tri-national combat aircraft program.
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B-52 Crashes After Takeoff At Edwards AFB

Jun 15, 2026
A Boeing B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff June 15 for a test flight at Edwards AFB, California, with eight crewmembers aboard.
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Germany Set To Kick Off Race To Field Global 8000-Based Jammer

Jun 15, 2026
The German defense procurement agency BAAINBw is poised to formally issue a request for proposals to buy a Bombardier Global 8000-based airborne standoff jamming aircraft.
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Edge Group CEO Reflects On Lessons Of War

Jun 15, 2026
The war in Iran that has drawn in the wider Gulf region has also become somewhat of a testing ground for Edge Group.
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Edge Launches Small Turbojet Engine Production Through Powertech

Jun 15, 2026
Edge Group subsidiary Powertech launched serial production a month ago of the PJ120, the UAE-based company’s first move into jet propulsion, Powertech CEO Marian Lubieniecki tells Aviation Week.
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Diehl, Spain's SMS To Extend Hypersonic Interceptor Relationship

Jun 15, 2026
Diehl Defense and Spanish Missile Systems have agreed to continue their relationship should their hypersonic defense weapon concept be selected for the next step in an EU-funded program.
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Construction Starts On JetZero’s Greensboro Assembly Site

Jun 15, 2026
JetZero breaks ground on its North Carolina blended wing body factory, targeting early 2030s production with plans to reach 20 aircraft monthly by mid-2030s.
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F-35 Union Workers Approve Five-Year Lockheed Deal

Jun 15, 2026
Union workers on Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program in Fort Worth reached a new contract agreement, ensuring higher wage increases and bonuses.
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OHB Pursues Capital Raise With KKR Lowering Stake

Jun 15, 2026
OHB says it is looking to raise about €500 million with an eye on expansion and potential acquisitions amid strong demand in Europe for space systems.
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NASA X-59 Flies At Mach 1.4 ‘Mission Conditions’

Jun 12, 2026
NASA’s X-59 Quesst low-boom supersonic demonstrator achieved Mach 1.4 at 55,000 ft. on June 12.
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British Forgings And Castings Scion Doncasters Seeks $4B IPO

Jun 15, 2026
Doncasters is pursuing a $4 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by surging demand in aerospace, defense and AI-powered data centers.
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Autonomy Software Key To Restoring Precision To Munitions: Shield AI

Jun 15, 2026
Munitions assisted by Shield AI’s Hivemind software strike targets at a rate of 75% or higher in real conflicts, company President Ryan Tseng tells Aviation Week.

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