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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 15, 2026

VOL. 298 NO. 11 October 15, 2026

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Oct 14, 2026
LEONARDO’s C-UAS award... HOWMET declares dividend... New aerospace chief at ADS...

In Brief

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In Brief: Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch Moves To NASA Management

Oct 14, 2026
Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch Moves To NASA Management

General Atomics MQ-1C
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U.S. Army Plans Gray Eagle Replacement RFP Soon

Oct 14, 2026
The U.S. Army prepares to release an RFP for a VSTOL-capable replacement to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle that emphasizes a broader uncrewed architecture over a single airframe.
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Israel Signs Agreement To Acquire 12 Disputed AH-64Es

Oct 14, 2026
The Israeli government signed an agreement with the Pentagon to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters on Oct. 14, resolving a reported budget impasse in Tel Aviv.
U.S. Army deploys high-altitude balloons
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Army Interest Ballooning For Stratospheric Operations

Oct 14, 2026
The U.S. Army plans to test high-altitude balloons and stratospheric payloads next year as officials look to exploit the transition between air and space domains.
U.S. Army AH-64E Inspections
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U.S. Army Progressing Through AH-64E Inspections Amid Grounding

Oct 14, 2026
The U.S. Army prioritizes AH-64E Apache helicopters for transmission inspections based on mission needs following an October fleet grounding.
ukrainian flag waves in wind in kramatorsk, ukraine
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Ukraine Receives More Loan Funds, Missiles, But Faces Starlink Limitations

Oct 14, 2026
Ukraine will use a €2.86 billion ($3.2 billion) tranche from its European Commission support loan to acquire more drones, air defense systems, missiles and equipment.
RTAF upgraded f-16A MLU
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Royal Thai Air Force To Restructure Combat Wings, Boost Uncrewed Fleet

Oct 14, 2026
The Royal Thai Air Force plans to consolidate its frontline combat aircraft into three wings, with other units to transition to uncrewed and special-mission platforms.
AeroVironment Enduring High Energy Laser
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U.S. Army Defines Goals For E-HEL Upgrade Plan

Oct 13, 2026
The Army details its upgrade road map for the AeroVironment E-HEL laser, including a decision on a new version by fiscal 2031.
airbus helicopters rotorcraft concept
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Airbus Will Pursue Compound Rotorcraft Approach For NATO Requirement

Oct 14, 2026
Airbus Helicopters says it will deliver a rotorcraft concept for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) based on its high-speed compound technology.
skyroot vikram-1 rocket
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Skyroot Eyes Pad Return As Backlog Swells

Oct 08, 2026
Indian space startup Skyroot is looking to return to the pad in January after its Vikram-1 rocket reached orbit on the first try, in a mission that has contributed to its bulging backlog.
Matthew Anderson
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Deadline Extended To Submit Pitches For U.S. Space Academy HQ

Oct 14, 2026
NASA extended its proposal deadline to Nov. 16 for states wishing to host a civilian Space Academy, opening in 2028.
Airbus H175
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H175M Could Become 'More Canadian' If Selected For Military Requirement

Oct 14, 2026
Airbus Helicopters says the H175M could include more Canadian content and be assembled locally if chosen for Canada’s nTACS rotorcraft program.
JAXA Moon Rover
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NASA Outlines Moon Base Objectives, Challenges

Oct 14, 2026
NASA's Moon Base plan, announced by Administrator Jared Isaacman in March, kicked off discussion at the two-day Lunar Surface Consortium Oct. 14 in Atlanta

The Debrief

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Debrief: SpaceX Asks To Pick Up Pace Of Starship Flights In Texas

Oct 14, 2026
SpaceX proposes up to 435 annual Starship-Super Heavy launches from Texas in a draft environmental review released by the FAA on Oct. 14.