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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 3, 2026

VOL. 297 NO. 3 July 03, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Jul 02, 2026
SWIFT REBOOST scrubbed... COLLINS gets E-2D training award... New CFO for QUANTUM SPACE...

In Brief

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In Brief: Quantum Systems Valuation Doubled In Airbus-Backed Funding Round

Jul 02, 2026
Quantum Systems Valuation Doubled In Airbus-Backed Funding Round

The Debrief

Credit: Tony Osborne/AWST
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Debrief: China’s Unlikely Military Aerospace Debut In U.S.

Jul 02, 2026
Visitors to the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, New York, are set to witness what is believed to be the first public display in the United States by a modern Chinese-built military aircraft.

News

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U.S. Contracts ID Bidders For Tanker Self-Defense Interceptor

Jul 01, 2026
An air-launched self-defense weapon for tankers is now under study by four companies selected by the USAF for the first phase of a new acquisition program.
Boeing E7
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Watchdog: Pentagon’s Wavering Caused E-7A Delays

Jul 02, 2026
The Pentagon’s now-reversed push to cancel the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail added almost six months to the rapid prototyping schedule.
MV-75
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GAO: U.S. Army Ignored Schedule Risk For MV-75 Acceleration Plan

Jul 02, 2026
A U.S. Army plan to accelerate delivery of the first Bell MV-75 tiltrotor prototype came after a review identified increasing schedule risks, with the new plan potentially exacerbating the issue.
Atlas V lifted off at 12:30 a.m. from Space Launch Complex-41
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Amazon Leo Ready For Initial Service After Final Atlas V Deployment

Jul 02, 2026
Amazon says it is ready to commence initial service with its low-Earth-orbit broadband offering following the deployment of 29 satellites on an Atlas V rocket.
shims
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Arcline Adds Avantus To Novaria Roll-Up

Jul 02, 2026
Arcline acquires Avantus Aerospace in $1.1B deal to expand Novaria's aerospace fastener and parts portfolio amid production ramp-up.
aeolus satellite rendering
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Airbus Gets Nod For Aeolus Wind Sensing Follow-On Satellite

Jul 02, 2026
Airbus will build a second-generation Aeolus wind sensing satellite under an agreement with the European Space Agency.
Credit: Ukraine Ministry of Defense
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Ukraine’s F-Drones To Open Ohio Factory To Serve Drone Dominance

Jul 02, 2026
The Pentagon, as part of its Drone Dominance program, has invited Ukrainian companies to set up shop in the U.S.
pelican
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Planet Commits To Isar Aerospace Launch

Jul 02, 2026
Planet Labs is placing a bet on startup Isar Aerospace, signing up to launch at least one of its satellites on the Spectrum rocket that has yet to make orbit.
person looking at computer loading the software that guides Jackal spacecraft
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True Anomaly Eyes Next Trials After Jackal’s Victus Haze Outing

Jul 02, 2026
True Anomaly said its Jackal-0004 completed its first Victus Haze mission, involving maneuvering and imaging another spacecraft, and it is ready for additional missions.
Dominion Dynamics says tailored technologies are needed for the Arctic Credit: Dominion Dynamics
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Canada’s Dominion Dynamics Raises $100M For Arctic Ops

Jun 30, 2026
Canada’s Dominion Dynamics has raised a $100 million Series A round to further develop its Scout CCA and AuraNet command-and-control platform for the Arctic.
Art credit: Radia Caption: Radia sees a widening gap in commercial and military outsize cargo transport capacity
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Radia Prepares Funding Push To Develop Outside-Cargo WindRunner

Jul 02, 2026
U.S. startup Radia is finalizing contracts with key suppliers as it works to raise the funding required to move its WindRunner ultralarge cargo aircraft into certification and production for commercial and military applications.
Boeing Renton facility
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Daily Memo: Boeing’s Next New Aircraft 'Moving To The Right,' Ortberg Says

Jun 24, 2026
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has told Aviation Week not to expect the manufacturer to launch an all-new commercial aircraft anytime soon. In fact, compared to a year ago, the chance of a new product getting the go-ahead may now be further off.