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Boeing and Millennium Space unveil Resolute mid-class satellite bus; target 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and Millennium Space Systems are rolling out a new mid-class platform, Resolute, positioned to deliver “more capability” than smallsats with greater speed and program flexibility. The companies also plan production-capacity expansion, targeting 26 satellite deliveries in 2026 amid a Pentagon push for higher launch and space production throughput.

2026-04-16T08:11:24.023214-07:00

Space Intel Report

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

2026-04-16T12:09:36.323705-07:00

FlightGlobal

Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army

2026-04-16T16:16:26.237964-07:00

Aviation Today

GA-ASI sets no date to resume YFQ-42A Dark Merlin flight testing after mishap

2026-04-16T14:50:46.363033-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris plan to demonstrate a modified, hybrid-electric version of Joby’s S-4 rotorcraft—dubbed the S-4T—for the US Army in the coming days. The S-4T pairs the all-electric S-4 airframe with hybrid-electric propulsion and an autonomous flight control system.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.237964-07:00

Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army

Aviation Today

GA-ASI sets no date to resume YFQ-42A Dark Merlin flight testing after mishap General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has paused flight testing of its YFQ-42A Dark Merlin prototype for the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, following a mishap during development work. GA-ASI says it will not provide a timetable for resumption of flights while the investigation and review continue.

2026-04-16T14:50:46.363033-07:00

GA-ASI sets no date to resume YFQ-42A Dark Merlin flight testing after mishap

Aviation Today

USAF requests industry input for AIRCM to protect HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR helicopters The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry feedback on an advanced infrared countermeasures (AIRCM) system it could field on the Lockheed Martin HH-60W Jolly Green II for combat search and rescue (CSAR). The request indicates a push to improve survivability against infrared threats for CSAR missions.

2026-04-16T14:30:56.741270-07:00

USAF requests industry input for AIRCM to protect HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR helicopters

Space Intel Report

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US Thales Alenia Space says US technology export regulations pose a risk to its international program execution, but are “not a showstopper.” The manufacturer emphasized it continues investing “$100M plus per year” in the US, underscoring ongoing compliance and supply-chain commitment despite controls uncertainty.

2026-04-16T12:09:36.323705-07:00

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

The War Zone

U.S. Army advances Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II FLRAA tiltrotor amid refueling ambition and airborne capability setbacks Bell has been designated the MV-75 Cheyenne II under the U.S. Army’s FLRAA programme, with new renderings showing Night Stalker-specific features including a radar, sensors, and in-flight refueling capability. At the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, officials also pointed to the Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray as a possible model for future drone-tanker refueling concepts, alongside discussion of operational setbacks affecting AH-6 Little Birds.

2026-04-16T11:58:37.655672-07:00

U.S. Army advances Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II FLRAA tiltrotor amid refueling ambition and airborne capability setbacks

Reuters

Arxis IPO pops 36% in Nasdaq debut, highlighting investor appetite for defense and aerospace supply-chain listings Aerospace and defense parts maker Arxis jumped nearly 36% at its Nasdaq debut, signaling strong investor demand for defense- and industrial-focused public offerings amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The listing adds another datapoint to the market’s renewed willingness to fund defense-linked platforms and suppliers.

2026-04-16T10:26:28.066475-07:00

Arxis IPO pops 36% in Nasdaq debut, highlighting investor appetite for defense and aerospace supply-chain listings

Breaking Defense

U.S. Army ATI overhaul: nearly 60% of Apache D models divested as aviation modernization accelerates Army aviation’s ATI overhaul is well underway, with leadership saying the service has divested nearly 60% of its AH-64 Apache D models in the past year. Col. Tim Jaeger, director of Army aviation at G3/5/7, framed the divestment as “significant headway” toward fleet transformation.

2026-04-16T09:28:16.015696-07:00

U.S. Army ATI overhaul: nearly 60% of Apache D models divested as aviation modernization accelerates

The War Zone

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs L3Harris demonstrated integration of its Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL aircraft, emphasizing a flexible, modular architecture intended to let operators adapt capabilities in real time as mission requirements evolve. The company is also positioning Red Wolf for broader U.S. Army rotorcraft applications beyond Marine Corps work.

2026-04-16T09:12:33.477970-07:00

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs

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Boeing and Millennium Space unveil Resolute mid-class satellite bus; target 26 deliveries in 2026

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

Joby and L3Harris to demo autonomous S-4T hybrid-electric rotorcraft for the US Army

GA-ASI sets no date to resume YFQ-42A Dark Merlin flight testing after mishap

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