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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 16, 2020

VOL. 274 NO. 10 October 16, 2020
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Funding & Policy

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FAA Publishes Streamlined Space Launch Regulation

Oct 15, 2020
The Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements final rule allows commercial space operators to acquire a single license to conduct multiple launches from multiple sites.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Oct 15, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

Hypersonic missile launch
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DOD Expands Hypersonic Testing Hub In Indiana

Oct 15, 2020
A Systems Engineering Field Activity for the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) was opened in a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Programs

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AESA-Equipped Air National Guard F-16s Reach Full Capability

Oct 15, 2020
A major upgrade for the Air National Guard's F-16s has reached full operational capability status a month after a jet equipped with a new radar demonstrated a new cruise missile defense role.
Tempest
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Industry Lays Out Economic Benefits Of Tempest

Oct 15, 2020
Industry partners involved in the development of the UK’s Tempest Future Combat Air System claim the initiative will pump £25 billion ($32 billion) into the UK economy over its first 30 years and secure 20,000 jobs between 2026 and 2050.
Gripens
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Swedish Gripen C/Ds Could Remain In Service Beyond 2030

Oct 15, 2020
Sweden hopes to keep part of its C/D-model Saab Gripen fighter fleet in service beyond 2030 as it looks to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities against what it sees as a growing regional threat from Russia. 
MRTT
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Airbus To Develop Australian A330 MRTT Upgrade

Oct 15, 2020
Airbus will develop and partly deliver a communications and mission-system upgrade for Australia’s seven A330 MRTTs.
H3
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MHI Aims At H3 Capacity Boost To Push Down Costs

Oct 15, 2020
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) hopes to begin developing an upgrade for the H3 medium space launcher in 2022, only a year after the first flight, with the aim of driving payload up and unit costs down.
AESA
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Northrop Grumman Reveals Aether Spy AESA Radar Program

Oct 15, 2020
“Aether Spy will enable significant improvements in surveillance and battle management missions in the future battlespace,” AFRL technical advisor for sensor subsystems Thomas Dalrymple said.
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U.S. Army Plans To Involve Sea Services In PRSM Development

Oct 15, 2020
The Marine Corps is interested in the Precision Strike Missile and what that technology can bring to the joint force.
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Embraer Delivers Six A-29s To Philippines

Oct 14, 2020
The aircraft will be operated by the 15th Attack Squadron. The unit specializes in tactical air support, light attack, surveillance, air interception, counter-insurgency and advanced training.

Business

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Honeywell Acquires Drone Hydrogen Fuel Cell Assets

Oct 15, 2020
Honeywell has acquired assets from Ballard Unmanned Systems, a manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells used to power unmanned aircraft systems.
satellite
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In-Orbit Satellite Servicer Startup Astroscale Lands $51 Million

Oct 13, 2020
The seven-year-old startup targeting end-of-life and debris-removal services for low Earth orbit satellites and beyond has landed $51 million in new venture capital from several investors.

Operations

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Helicopter-Borne CT Scanner For Norwegian EMS

Oct 13, 2020
Traditionally, CT scanners have been large, heavy devices limited to static use in hospitals.

Aviation Week Forecasts

Su-27
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Aviation Week Forecasts: Russian, Chinese Legacy Fighters Enjoy Continued Success

Oct 15, 2020
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