🔎 Defense Tech Signal — Monday

• The Department of the Air Force plans to more than double its FY27 military construction budget to stand up facilities for the B-21 and F-47, signaling infrastructure acceleration as a gating factor in next‑gen aircraft fielding.
• China is rapidly expanding satellite manufacturing capacity to produce thousands of spacecraft annually, positioning itself for large-scale constellations despite launch bottlenecks.
• The Air Force is seeking upgraded infrared countermeasure systems for HH-60W combat rescue helicopters after operational use exposed capability gaps in current jammers.

Sources:

1) RealClearDefense — https://www.realcleardefense.com/2026/04/20/air_force_to_double_construction_budget_to_ready_for_b-21_f-47_1177616.html
2) SpaceNews — https://spacenews.com/china-ramps-up-satellite-production-capacity-amid-constellation-ambitions/
3) Defense News — https://www.defensenews.com/air-warfare/2026/04/20/us-air-force-wants-better-infrared-jammers-for-its-combat-rescue-helicopters/

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