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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring steady production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early warning platform. The company says it has produced 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the Navy, sustaining mission readiness for deployed forces.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

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Recoil Aerospace unveils Expeditionary Fuel System for faster mission fuel access at AAAA Summit

2026-04-30T16:24:23.729234-07:00

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

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

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Pentagon and Indo-Pacific leadership float scaling B-21 Raider buy beyond 100 aircraft—plus $6.1B production acceleration

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

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Arcanus Aerial Systems signs Beyond Vision manufacturing deal to build UAV platforms in Canada Arcanus Aerial Systems says it has reached an agreement with Beyond Vision to manufacture UAV platforms, aiming to strengthen Canada’s defense uncrewed capabilities through expanded local production. The deal underscores how UAS developers are pairing airframe and integration know-how with domestic industrial partners.

2026-05-01T06:18:31.114528-07:00

Arcanus Aerial Systems signs Beyond Vision manufacturing deal to build UAV platforms in Canada

FlightGlobal

Pentagon and Indo-Pacific leadership float scaling B-21 Raider buy beyond 100 aircraft—plus $6.1B production acceleration Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Pentagon should plan for “a lot more” than the current 100-aircraft B-21 Raider acquisition target, while the Indo-Pacific commander supports raising the buy to 200. Separately, the FY2027 budget request includes $6.1 billion to accelerate Northrop Grumman’s B-21 production.

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

Pentagon and Indo-Pacific leadership float scaling B-21 Raider buy beyond 100 aircraft—plus $6.1B production acceleration

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

AerialFire

Recoil Aerospace unveils Expeditionary Fuel System for faster mission fuel access at AAAA Summit Recoil Aerospace announced the debut of its Expeditionary Fuel System (EFS), unveiled at the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Summit in Nashville. The company says EFS is designed to enhance expeditionary mission support by providing immediate fuel access, improving how fuel is supplied during operations.

2026-04-30T16:24:23.729234-07:00

Recoil Aerospace unveils Expeditionary Fuel System for faster mission fuel access at AAAA Summit

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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring steady production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early warning platform. The company says it has produced 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the Navy, sustaining mission readiness for deployed forces.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

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US Air Force seeks nearly $1B in initial Congressional funding to start Collaborative Combat Aircraft ("loyal wingman") procurem For the first time, the U.S. Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), marking the transition from prototypes to production. The request—nearly $1 billion for initial procurement—signals the start of the “loyal wingman” era and moves CCA toward fielding.

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

US Air Force seeks nearly $1B in initial Congressional funding to start Collaborative Combat Aircraft ("loyal wingman") procurem

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 Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell Textron Inc. said it intends to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses to sharpen strategic and operational focus. The resulting pure-play would leave Textron with Textron Aviation and Bell as major anchors, alongside Textron Systems.

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

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

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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

Recoil Aerospace unveils Expeditionary Fuel System for faster mission fuel access at AAAA Summit

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

Pentagon and Indo-Pacific leadership float scaling B-21 Raider buy beyond 100 aircraft—plus $6.1B production acceleration

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