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Northrop Grumman delivers missile-warning sensor as Pentagon moves to cancel Space Force satellite program

Northrop Grumman says it has taken delivery of a missile-warning sensor for a U.S. Space Force satellite program the Pentagon is now proposing to cancel. The development underscores friction between legacy space procurement execution and a shift toward newer architectures.

2026-04-30T16:24:46.828695-07:00

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B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production

2026-04-30T17:21:08.204776-07:00

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Textron to separate its Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

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Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00

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B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production The Indo-Pacific Air Force commander endorsed expanding the US Air Force’s B-21 Raider acquisition plan beyond the existing 100-aircraft target to as many as 200 aircraft. At the same time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged lawmakers to consider buying “a lot more” B-21s, while the FY2027 budget request adds $6.1 billion to accelerate Northrop Grumman’s production.

2026-04-30T17:21:08.204776-07:00

B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production

SpaceNews.com

Northrop Grumman delivers missile-warning sensor as Pentagon moves to cancel Space Force satellite program Northrop Grumman says it has taken delivery of a missile-warning sensor for a U.S. Space Force satellite program the Pentagon is now proposing to cancel. The development underscores friction between legacy space procurement execution and a shift toward newer architectures.

2026-04-30T16:24:46.828695-07:00

Northrop Grumman delivers missile-warning sensor as Pentagon moves to cancel Space Force satellite program

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US Air Force seeks nearly $1B in first-year Congressional funding for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), kicking off “loyal wi For the first time, the US Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), moving the programme from prototypes toward initial production. The request—nearly $1 billion—aims to establish the “loyal wingman” era and accelerate fielding beyond development.

2026-04-30T11:50:00.555823-07:00

US Air Force seeks nearly $1B in first-year Congressional funding for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), kicking off “loyal wi

Space Intel Report

Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil Indra Group said its acquisition of satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite services provider Hisdesat has materially increased the scale and profitability of its space business, setting up an expanded space portfolio. Indra also indicated Europe’s Iris2 program is “real,” while the Startical air-traffic constellation’s path remains uncertain.

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00

Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil

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Textron to separate its Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and Textron says it intends to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses, aiming to sharpen strategic and operational focus and enhance long-term stakeholder value. Textron Aviation’s performance and Bell’s Army contract expansion are cited as supporting the shift toward a cleaner aerospace-and-defense portfolio.

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

Textron to separate its Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and

AINonline

Aura Aero bids for French military training contract, contingent on summer certification of its tricycle-gear trainer France’s Aura Aero is pursuing a military training contract for its Integral S trainer, with award expectations tied to achieving summer certification for the aircraft’s tricycle-gear configuration. The tender dependency highlights how certification timing can drive competitive selection cycles and delivery planning for new trainer fleets.

2026-04-30T10:48:53.548655-07:00

Aura Aero bids for French military training contract, contingent on summer certification of its tricycle-gear trainer

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Chinese fighter sales surge after India-Pakistan conflict boosts demand for China-built aircraft China’s fighter-jet manufacturers are reporting a sharp rise in sales after the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, in which Pakistan credited China-built aircraft with playing a decisive role in aerial combat. The reported sales uptick points to translating combat credibility into export momentum for Chinese platforms.

2026-04-30T07:45:07.940758-07:00

Chinese fighter sales surge after India-Pakistan conflict boosts demand for China-built aircraft

FlightGlobal

Rolls-Royce reiterates 2026 profit guidance as engine flying hours rebound from Middle East conflict Rolls-Royce says it remains on track for full-year profit of around $5.5 billion or more despite uncertainty tied to the Iran war’s impact on its commercial business. In a trading update, the company reported a strong start across civil aerospace, defense, and power systems, citing rapid recovery in regional customer engine flying hours.

2026-04-30T05:07:59.599962-07:00

Rolls-Royce reiterates 2026 profit guidance as engine flying hours rebound from Middle East conflict

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Northrop Grumman delivers missile-warning sensor as Pentagon moves to cancel Space Force satellite program

B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production

Textron to separate its Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and

Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil

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