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Pentagon Presses Industry to Expand Missile Interceptor Production
Space News reports, “The Pentagon is pressing defense contractors to increase production of missile interceptors as recent conflicts expose a longstanding weakness in U.S. air and missile defense: inventories of the most capable weapons can be depleted faster than industry can replace them. Army leaders say increasing production is only part of the answer.”
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Elroy Air Demonstrates Autonomous VTOL Cargo Delivery for U.S. Army
Aviation News Daily reports, “Elroy Air has successfully demonstrated three new unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft during flight testing for the U.S. Army. The milestone shows how heavy-cargo drones can supply troops in contested environments without requiring landing infrastructure or ground personnel.”
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Embraer Reports Strong Q2 Earnings With 38% Profit Increase
Aerotime reports, “Embraer recorded a 38% surge in adjusted net income during the second quarter of 2026, as profits rose from $158 million in Q2 2025 to $218.6 million.”
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LandSpace Targets Historic Zhuque-3 Booster Landing Attempt
SPACE reports the Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket. Liftoff, and landing, are targeted for “around 7:45 p.m. EDT on Aug. 10 (23:45 GMT, or 7:45 a.m. Beijing time, Aug. 11).”
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Archer, Korean Air Team to Develop Military Version of Midnight eVTOL
Aviation News Daily reports, “Archer Aviation and Korean Air have partnered to adapt Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for military applications, anticipating strong interest from South Korea’s defense procurement agency. The collaboration seeks to convert the proven commercial airframe into a versatile platform for defense forces seeking rapid, low-emission tactical mobility.”
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Joby Sets September Timeline for First U.S. eVTOL Pilot Flights
Aerotime reports Joby expects its first flights under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in Texas in September 2026, with first passengers “before the end of 2026.”
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Lockheed Martin Achieves AI-Powered Fighter Intercepts in Historic Flight Tests
Aviation News Daily reports, “Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School have successfully demonstrated sensor-driven artificial intelligence on a fighter jet, marking a major leap forward for airborne autonomy. During live flight trials at Edwards Air Force Base, California, an AI agent processed real-time targeting feeds from an onboard operational sensor to execute multiple autonomous air intercepts against a live target.”
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Archer’s Midnight Demonstrates Regional Flight Capability in California
Vertical Mag reports, “Archer Aviation has announced the completion of a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport before making the return flight.”
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Boeing’s Starliner Advances as NASA Weighs Next Flight
Space News reports, “A NASA official says that work with Boeing on the company’s CST-100 Starliner vehicle is making ‘good progress’ but declined to offer a date when the spacecraft could fly again.”
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