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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 29, 2026

VOL. 298 NO. 21 October 29, 2026

Daily Briefs

Daily Briefs
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Daily Briefs

Oct 28, 2026
BOEING gets $500m Apache support award... BELL gets order for more aeromedical 407GXis... New CEO for ADS GROUP...

In Brief

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In Brief: Aerospace Veteran Stephen Cash Takes Reins At NASA Marshall

Oct 28, 2026
Aerospace Veteran Stephen Cash Takes Reins At NASA Marshall

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Airbus Wants Decision Soon On Future Fighter Plan

Oct 28, 2026
Airbus will take the lead from the German and Spanish governments on the path forward on a next-generation fighter partnership approach, but is pushing for a decision soon.
The launch of a United Launch Alliance Vulcan VC6L rocket carrying the next batch of production satellites for Amazon Leo, Vulcan Leo 1, is planned for Friday, Nov. 13, pending range approval. Credit: ULA
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ULA Sets Mid-November Date For Vulcan’s Return To Flight

Oct 28, 2026
After nine months on the ground, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket could return to flight within the next month.
Lockheed Adapts Tactical Rocket To Hit Moving Target
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Lockheed Adapts Tactical Rocket To Hit Moving Targets

Oct 28, 2026
Lockheed Martin has adapted the U.S. Army’s tactical rocket to strike moving targets on land or at sea, leveraging technology fielded on PAC-3 interceptors.
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UK Government Committed To Raising Defense Spending

Oct 28, 2026
The UK government has committed to spend the equivalent of 3% of GDP on defense by 2030 and meet NATO defense spending targets of 3.5% by 2035.
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Shield AI Taps RTX For X-Bat Radar, Electronic Warfare Systems

Oct 27, 2026
Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will supply the radar and electronic warfare systems for the Shield AI X-Bat, an autonomous, VTOL combat aircraft.
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U.S. Space Force Wants Multivendor ‘GPS Gen4’ Constellation

Oct 27, 2026
As the U.S. Space Force contemplates the future of its GPS constellation, the service says it wants a multivendor and integrated architecture.
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Bombardier, BAE Agree To Partner On Next-Gen Combat Air

Oct 28, 2026
Bombardier and BAE Systems will explore ways to develop complementary roles in future combat air programs as the Canadian government continues a lengthy review of fighter procurement plans.
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Singapore Army Tests Mobile C-UAS Capability

Oct 23, 2026
The Singapore Army and the Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) are testing a mobile counter-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), largely based on ST Engineering’s AGIL product.
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Europe Adds Galileo Satellites With Airbus, Thales Alenia Space Deals

Oct 27, 2026
The European Space Agency has signed contracts with Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to expand its fleet of Galileo positioning, navigation and timing satellites.
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Switzerland Shortlists Barak MX, SAMP/T NG In Air Defense Contest

Oct 28, 2026
Switzerland has narrowed the field of contestants in its effort to buy a second long-range missile defense system.
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Denmark Acquiring Long-Range Munitions

Oct 22, 2026
Denmark has declared it will acquire long-range stand-off munitions for the first time as it continues its rearmament program.

The Debrief

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Debrief: New Glenn Debut, Take 2

Oct 28, 2026
Since a New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad, Blue Origin has rebuilt its launch complex at Cape Canaveral SFS and invested in manufacturing facilities.

Air Forces In Focus

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Air Forces In Focus: Uzbekistan Advances Fleet Refresh with Chinese Fighters

Oct 28, 2026
Uzbekistan continues to advance its air force modernization efforts.