Welcome to the July 2026 edition of the Aerospace News Live newsletter. This month we cover the latest developments in aviation, space exploration, and defense.
Aviation Highlights
- AI Agents are transforming MRO Engineering Request management — cutting turnaround times by up to 70%
- Generative AI gains trust in aircraft maintenance as "explainable AI" becomes a requirement
- The DrN-600 cargo drone unveiled at the 2026 Singapore Airshow — 100 kg payload, 120 km range
Space Updates
- NASA opens Artemis III lunar lander competition to new providers — SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more in the running
- The new space race intensifies as China accelerates its lunar program
Defense Intelligence
- The F-47 confirmed: U.S. Air Force reveals NGAD program's sixth-generation fighter
- JADC2 and the connected battlespace — AI as the ultimate force multiplier
- Sovereign AI emerges as a strategic imperative for defense nations
Full articles for each story are available on the Aviation, Space, and Defense pages.