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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 14, 2026

VOL. 297 NO. 32 August 14, 2026
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Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Aug 13, 2026
LOCKHEED MARTIN producing new THAAD launchers for UAE... XTI partners with DBOX on drone docking... GATX promotes new chief planning and investment officer...

In Brief

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In Brief: Hyundai Rotem And KAI Partner For Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile

Aug 13, 2026
Hyundai Rotem And KAI Partner For Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile

The Debrief

Caption: Rocket Lab is extending its reach around the world with a new pad and subsidiary, and a foray into deployable launch systems. Credit: Rocket Lab
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Debrief: Rocket Lab’s Proliferating Global—And Orbital—Footprint

Aug 13, 2026
For Rocket Lab, defense is now most definitely not a side quest.

News

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Missile Defense Agency Highlights Golden Dome Supporting Role

Aug 13, 2026
A year into the formation of the Golden Dome for America (GDA) effort to build a broad protection of the U.S. homeland, the agency charged with leading the mission has seen a shift in its focus.
Credit: Intuitive Machines
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Intuitive Machines Lunar Communication Satellite Launch Plans Change

Aug 13, 2026
Intuitive Machines projects the launch of its first lunar communications relay satellite in the first quarter of next year, having previously forecast a 2026 mission.
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Globalstar Replenishment Satellites Poised For Launch

Aug 13, 2026
Ahead of its planned acquisition by Amazon, Globalstar is preparing for the launch of the first batch of replacement satellites for its mobile voice and data communications network in low Earth orbit.
U.S. Army HIMARS test. Credit: U.S. Army
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U.S. Army Fires Leader Outlines Priorities In Upcoming Competitions

Aug 13, 2026
The U.S. Army is developing four new competitions in its fires portfolio, and while they are addressing separate needs all of them are prioritizing key features.
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Space Fires, ‘Counter P-LEO’ Top Departing Spacecom Chief’s Wishlist

Aug 12, 2026
Departing Spacecom chief Gen. Stephen Whiting calls for space fires and counter p-LEO systems as top priorities.
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Blue Origin, RBC Signals Partner To Jump-Start Ground Network

Aug 13, 2026
Blue Origin is turning to outside expertise to jump-start a ground communications and operations network, named Quartz.
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Portugal Adopts Tekever AR5 For Maritime Patrol

Aug 11, 2026
Portugal’s Air Force has signed up to operate the Tekever AR5 uncrewed aircraft system for use in the maritime security mission.
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NASA Zeros In On Flexible Radar Antennas For Mars SkyFall Mission

Aug 12, 2026
Each SkyFall will be equipped with a flexible, fabric-based antenna that extends below the helicopters without interfering with landings or shattering upon impact.
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Defense Tech Startup Lyntris Sets Out IPO Plans

Aug 10, 2026
Defense technology startup Lyntris is aiming to go public in a listing that could generate $107 million.
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Voyager Wins Space Force Tactical Data Link Comms Work

Aug 11, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Denver-based Voyager Technologies a contract to develop an advanced space-to-space communications capability.
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U.S. Army Revamps Depots To Produce Drones, Components

Aug 10, 2026
The U.S. Army has awarded Siemens Government Technologies an $80 million contract to set up an advanced manufacturing facility for drone components at Anniston Army Depot in Alabama.
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BT Sees Cellular Becoming Primary Link For Commercial Drones

Aug 04, 2026
UK telecommunications firm BT says it is seeing growing adoption of cellular connectivity as the primary communications link for low-altitude uncrewed aircraft systems.