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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 7, 2026

VOL. 298 NO. 5 October 07, 2026

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Oct 06, 2026
LOCKHEED gets SEWIP award... SAFRAN progresses with European Southern Observatory mirror... New president for KEPLER COMMUNICATIONS US...

In Brief

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In Brief: Aviation Week Parent Buys DSEI Operator Clarion

Oct 06, 2026
Aviation Week Parent Buys DSEI Operator Clarion

News

Sky Sabre
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UK Opposition Party Pledges £10B For 'Britannia Shield'

Oct 06, 2026
The opposition Conservative Party has proposed the development of an air and missile defense shield should it return to government.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and officials tour Yakovlev MC-21 assembly line
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Russian Aircraft Industry Sees Subsidies Cut

Oct 06, 2026
The Russian government plans to cut back on support for the country's commercial aircraft manufacturing industry as Moscow redirects funds toward its war effort.
Axiom space suit testing
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Axiom Space Expects Clarity On Sortie Suit For Early Artemis Missions

Oct 06, 2026
Axiom Space expects to get input from NASA in the coming weeks about potentially producing a stripped-down version of its spacesuit to expedite development.
Boeing Defense Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat
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U.S. Navy Delivers Digital Autonomy Test Range To Australia

Oct 06, 2026
The U.S. Navy delivered the Joint Digital Autonomy Range framework to Australia, enabling virtual testing of autonomous and collaborative combat aircraft before flight.
Air-launched Hycore model
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Hyundai Rotem Refines Hypersonic Missile Design For KF-21

Oct 06, 2026
Hyundai Rotem has unveiled an evolved design for an indigenous air-launched hypersonic missile, planned for integration with the KAI KF-21 fighter by the mid-2030s.
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Leonardo Explores iSpace Partnership Covering ESA’s Moonlight Effort

Oct 06, 2026
Leonardo, Telespazio and iSpace have signed an agreement that could lead the Japanese lunar technology company to deploy a batch of Moon-navigation satellites.
Quantum Systems drones
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Germany Backs Quantum Systems Deal For Ukraine

Oct 05, 2026
Germany disclosed new funding for Ukraine’s defense from Russian attack, including a near-term package to help the country get through what threatens to be a difficult winter.
hensoldt logo on building
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Hensoldt Plans Satellite Laser Warning Test

Oct 05, 2026
German defense sensor-maker Hensoldt plans an on-orbit demonstration of a laser warning receiver.
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European Defense Industry Program Garners Member Backing

Sep 28, 2026
The EU is advancing collaborative industrial defense projects, with member states endorsing the first five under the European Defense Projects of Common Interest initiative.
Embraer Phenom 300EV
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Embraer Bizav Deliveries Flat In Record-Breaking Q3

Oct 02, 2026
Embraer delivered 41 business jets in the third quarter, maintaining steady production across commercial and defense sectors.
Star Catcher
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Star Catcher Readies Orbital Power Beaming Demo

Sep 28, 2026
Star Catcher prepares for October launch to demonstrate orbital power beaming, aiming to boost satellite power with concentrated sunlight.
ARC-Bio worker
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SAF Projects Reach Key Demonstration, Production Milestones

Sep 30, 2026
SAF projects achieve demonstration milestones; commercial plants planned using forest residues, renewable gas and Fischer-Tropsch technology.

The Debrief

Passive ranging has a variety of defense and commercial applications Credit: DARPA
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Debrief: DARPA’s 10-Km Passive-Ranging Goal Remains Elusive

Oct 06, 2026
It is easy to see why the Pentagon’s top research and development agency is interested in the idea of passive ranging.