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ULA targets 18–22 launches in 2026 as Vulcan prepares USSF‑87 direct‑to‑GEO mission

United Launch Alliance said Feb. 10 it aims to fly 18–22 missions in 2026 as it prepares Vulcan Centaur VC4S to launch the USSF‑87 national‑security satellite directly to geosynchronous orbit on Feb. 12. ULA VP Gary Wentz set the target during a virtual roundtable.

2026-02-10T16:55:49.421135-08:00

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USMC selects General Atomics YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR CCA evaluations

2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

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NRO adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program

2026-02-10T14:38:39.184535-08:00

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USAF pauses C-130J deliveries over communications-package certification issue

2026-02-10T12:10:09.058584-08:00

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ULA targets 18–22 launches in 2026 as Vulcan prepares USSF‑87 direct‑to‑GEO mission United Launch Alliance said Feb. 10 it aims to fly 18–22 missions in 2026 as it prepares Vulcan Centaur VC4S to launch the USSF‑87 national‑security satellite directly to geosynchronous orbit on Feb. 12. ULA VP Gary Wentz set the target during a virtual roundtable.

2026-02-10T16:55:49.421135-08:00

ULA targets 18–22 launches in 2026 as Vulcan prepares USSF‑87 direct‑to‑GEO mission

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NRO adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program The National Reconnaissance Office has added HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada Corporation to its commercial imaging program, expanding its roster of commercial providers for satellite imagery and data services. The move broadens the NRO’s access to diverse commercial imaging capabilities for intelligence missions.

2026-02-10T14:38:39.184535-08:00

NRO adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program

Aviation Week

USMC selects General Atomics YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR CCA evaluations The U.S. Marine Corps has competitively selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ YFQ‑42A to support evaluation under its MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) effort. GA‑ASI will integrate a USMC mission kit and an advanced autonomy suite into the YFQ‑42A for manned–unmanned teaming tests and missionization.

2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

USMC selects General Atomics YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR CCA evaluations

Breaking Defense

USAF pauses C-130J deliveries over communications-package certification issue The U.S. Air Force has temporarily paused acceptance of C-130J Super Hercules deliveries after Lockheed Martin identified a certification problem with a new communications package. The pause affects handovers to the USAF even as international C-130J sales and fleet expansions continue.

2026-02-10T12:10:09.058584-08:00

USAF pauses C-130J deliveries over communications-package certification issue

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L3Harris details RE-3A upgrade activity for Royal Saudi Air Force At the World Defense Show, L3Harris outlined upgrade work on the Royal Saudi Air Force's RE-3A airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance fleet, underscoring the company's decades-long presence in Saudi Arabia. The activity was presented as ongoing sustainment and mission-system modernization for Riyadh's premier ISR platform.

2026-02-10T10:52:59.107133-08:00

L3Harris details RE-3A upgrade activity for Royal Saudi Air Force

Reuters

Northrop Grumman, Niewiadow-PGM sign framework to produce 155 mm artillery ammunition in Poland Northrop Grumman and Polish arms firm Niewiadow-PGM have signed a framework agreement to manufacture 155 mm artillery ammunition in Poland. The deal establishes a localised production framework intended to expand munitions capacity and strengthen allied supply lines through onshore industrial capability.

2026-02-10T10:19:39.214852-08:00

Northrop Grumman, Niewiadow-PGM sign framework to produce 155 mm artillery ammunition in Poland

Reuters

Northrop Grumman and Poland’s Niewiadow-PGM sign framework to produce 155 mm artillery ammunition in Poland

2026-02-10T10:19:39.214852-08:00

Northrop Grumman and Poland’s

Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret Lockheed Martin and Saudi Arabia's ERAF will explore development of an unmanned turret. Lockheed executive Tom Cahill told Breaking Defense he has seen interest from the Saudi armed forces in the capabilities such a turret could provide, an early sign of possible cooperation.

2026-02-10T10:14:31.246855-08:00

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret

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ULA targets 18–22 launches in 2026 as Vulcan prepares USSF‑87 direct‑to‑GEO mission

USMC selects General Atomics YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR CCA evaluations

NRO adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program

USAF pauses C-130J deliveries over communications-package certification issue

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