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Aerospace & Defense Week Ahead

June 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ILA Berlin air show starts with 100,000 visitors and 750 exhibitors.
NASA announces Artemis III crew on Tuesday.
Senate Armed Services Committee marks up 2027 defense authorization.
SpaceX plans Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Strategic Implications

The ILA Berlin air show may signal renewed interest in commercial aviation and defense technologies, while NASA's Artemis III crew announcement could indicate progress in lunar exploration. The Senate's defense authorization markup suggests ongoing debate about US military spending, which could impact the aerospace industry.

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What Happened

ILA Berlin Air Show And NASA Artemis III Crew Announcement

This week, the aerospace and defense industries are set to converge at the ILA Berlin air show, with over 100,000 visitors and 750 exhibitors expected to attend. Meanwhile, NASA will announce the four-person crew for the Artemis III mission, which aims to test rendezvous and docking capabilities between the Orion spacecraft and commercial lunar landing systems. In Washington, the Senate Armed Services Committee will mark up its version of the 2027 defense authorization, while Senate appropriators will hold a hearing on US Air Force and Space Force posture. According to Aviation Week, these developments are expected to shape the future of the aerospace and defense sectors.

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