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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 5, 2026

VOL. 297 NO. 25 August 05, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Aug 04, 2026
IM providing satellites to L3HARRIS for AMDT3... RAYTHEON gets AEGIS award... LOCKHEED gets Dutch F-35 spares award...

In Brief

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K2 Space Secures U.S. Space Force Optical Link Work

Aug 04, 2026
K2 Space Secures U.S. Space Force Optical Link Work

SpaceX
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Elon Musk Sees SpaceX Achieving Daily Starship Flights In 2027

Aug 04, 2026
SpaceX will drastically pick up the pace of Starship flights, CEO Elon Musk says.
An F-15EX undergoes engine tests. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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U.S. Air Force Solicitation Aims To Put Pressure On Engine Makers

Aug 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will begin multiyear procurement of engines for its fighter aircraft and is soliciting information on the current market to apply pressure to companies to improve performance.
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Onboard Sensor Drives Autonomous Intercepts In Mock Dogfights

Aug 04, 2026
An RTX Phantom Strike radar is now being integrated on the Lockheed Martin X-62 operated by the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.
Department of Defense
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DOD Unveils C-UAS Marketplace Platform

Aug 04, 2026
The U.S. DOD on Aug. 4 rolled out a new counter-unmanned aerial system marketplace platform to aid different agencies in acquiring counter-drone tech.
NGI Concept
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Voyager Reports Space-Based Interceptor Sales Matching NGI

Aug 04, 2026
Voyager Technologies says sales related to space-based interceptor activities already are matching its revenue from work on the Lockheed Martin Next-Generation Interceptor.
Credit: Tony Osborne/AWST
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Spanish Air Force Vision Outlines Procurement Plans

Aug 04, 2026
The Spanish Air Force plans to acquire a new batch of combat aircraft through a third iteration of its Halcon program, the service’s new vision lays out.
Rocketdyne will retain the RL10 upper stage rocket engine business Credit: L3Harris
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Rocketdyne Officially Reborn As New Company

Aug 04, 2026
Rocketdyne, a storied rocket engine developer that has been bought, merged and spun off multiple times, officially unveiled itself as a new standalone company on Aug. 4.
Credit: MDA Space
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Telesat To Expand Lightspeed For Canadian Military Arctic Connectivity

Aug 04, 2026
Canadian satellite services provider Telesat has signed a C$2.3 billion ($1.6 billion) deal with the Canadian government to expand its Lightspeed network and provide Ka-band service to the armed forces.
Credit: National Space Agency of Singapore
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Singapore Eyes Niche Role In Commercial Space Economy

Aug 04, 2026
Singapore is looking to carve out a niche in the commercial space economy by focusing on high-value services and emerging technologies rather than competing in launch or spacecraft manufacturing.
Taiwan is looking for ways to boost its space industry Credit: TASA
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TASA Launches ISPARK Accelerator For Taiwanese Space Startups

Aug 04, 2026
The Taiwan Space Agency has opened its iSPARK accelerator for startups and companies, including business from other sectors interested in entering the space industry.

The Debrief

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Debrief: How Northrop Grumman Is Making Its F/A-XX Closing Argument

Aug 04, 2026
Northrop Grumman this week cut the ribbon on what could be seen as its closing argument to win the most anticipated contract from the Pentagon, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter aircraft.

Air Forces In Focus