Breaking Defense is reporting on several key developments in defense and aerospace. It said the House of Representatives passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, while the measure remains stalled in the Senate. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., noted that while some provisions are contentious, this is "just a single step in a long process."
The outlet also reported on the Farnborough International Airshow, where aerial demonstrations captivated attendees. A new British Collaborative Combat Aircraft, or CCA, named Brontanax, was unveiled by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting. Separately, Boeing is considering establishing multiple overseas production hubs for its Ghost Bat drone and has added Hensoldt to its German MQ-28 supplier base.
In other news, Breaking Defense said the U.S. Army partnered with industry to address supply chain issues for Abrams tank engines, organizing a "hackathon" to find new vendors for 166 critical components. The Federal Communications Commission approved streamlining satellite spectrum licenses, a move the Commercial Space Federation said is critical for American innovation and space superiority.
Breaking Defense also reported that Ukraine's Skyfall unveiled a new drone interceptor designed to strike Russian Shaheds faster, capable of reaching 370 km/h. The U.S. Space Force is set to receive an additional $11 billion, funding a significant increase in launches, with 170 NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 launches expected between 2025 and 2034, up from 60. Finally, Turkish Aerospace CEO Mehmet Demiroglu confirmed the U.S. cleared KAAN fighter engines for export, supporting serial production for the Turkish Air Force. Lockheed and RTX are in early discussions regarding Patriot production for Ukraine.