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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 29, 2026

VOL. 287 NO. 63 September 29, 2026

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Sep 28, 2026
GE gets F110 turbine rotor orders... RAYTHEON gets Rolling Airframe Missile award... New CEO for ANTENNA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES...

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Sep 28, 2026
The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

Starship launch
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Starship Reaches Orbit, Deploys Next-Gen Starlinks

Sep 28, 2026
SpaceX capped a decade of development with the first orbital flight of its planned reusable deep-space transport.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
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U.S. Air Force Prepares To Put Its CCAs To The Test

Sep 28, 2026
The U.S. Air Force prepares to test collaborative combat aircraft in Emerald Flag, advancing autonomy software and operational capabilities.
Zulu Pods Caption: ZPOD proves air-delivers lubrication to bearings in limited-life turbojets for missiles and drones
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Zulu Pods Tests Attritable-Engine Lubrication System At Altitude

Sep 28, 2026
A modular lubrication system that replaces conventional oil pumps in limited-life engines for attritable platforms has completed altitude testing in a small turbojet.
rolls-royce technician assembling a jet engine
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Rolls-Royce Invests $400M In UK Manufacturing Facilities

Sep 28, 2026
Rolls-Royce is investing £300 million ($400 million) in its UK manufacturing and engineering facilities, primarily to expand civil aerospace operations.
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Burning Spacecraft Impact On Ozone Layer Remains Unknown, Expert Says

Sep 28, 2026
Spacecraft reentry is depositing metal particles in the stratosphere, potentially threatening Earth's protective ozone layer, a 2023 NOAA study found.
amprius batteries
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Pentagon Funds Amprius To Produce Drone Batteries In U.S.

Sep 28, 2026
Amprius Technologies has received a grant of up to $75 million from the Pentagon to set up domestic U.S. production of energy-dense battery cells for drones.
Eurofighter
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Airbus Details Eurofighter Industrial Offer For Portugal

Sep 28, 2026
Airbus offers Eurofighter to replace Portugal’s F-16 fleet, promising industrial partnerships, local manufacturing and a 40-year technological presence.
tai hurkus-ii
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Hurkus-II Enters Turkish Air Force Fleet

Sep 28, 2026
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hurkus-II turboprop trainer has been inducted into Turish Air Force operations.
U.S. Air Force
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USAF’s Increased F-15 Buy Chance To Explore New Capabilities

Sep 28, 2026
The U.S. Air Force doubles its F-15EX buy, pushing Boeing to ramp up production while exploring radar, mission computer and electronic warfare upgrades.

The Debrief

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Debrief: Why Defense Investors Face More Than A Turbulent Year-End

Sep 28, 2026
Defense investors expect budget uncertainty at fiscal year-end, but this year's scope and duration are unprecedented, likely extending into 2027.

Contracts