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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 6, 2020

VOL. 274 NO. 25 November 06, 2020
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Programs

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U.S. Army Launches Two-Year Air-Launched Effects Trades Study

Nov 05, 2020
The Army has not set requirements for the ALE family, but a table of “example excursions” included in the 33-page solicitation offers a glimpse of possible capabilities.
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Germany Approves Order For 38 Eurofighters

Nov 05, 2020
Germany’s parliament has green lighted the purchase of 38 new-build Eurofighter Typhoons for the country’s air force. 
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Lithuania Inducts Air Defense System Into Service

Nov 05, 2020
Lithuania has inducted its first ground-based Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System into service, becoming the first of the Baltic States to field such a capability. 
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Russia To Launch Two New Modules To ISS In 2021

Nov 05, 2020
Roscosmos State Corp. plans to expand the Russian segment of the International Space Station with two new modules in 2021.

Daily Briefs

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U.S. Army Launches Two-Year Air-Launched Effects Trades Study

Nov 05, 2020
The Army has not set requirements for the ALE family, but a table of “example excursions” included in the 33-page solicitation offers a glimpse of possible capabilities.

In Brief

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Esper Reportedly Prepares Resignation Letter

Nov 05, 2020
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has prepared a letter of resignation, NBC News reported. Even if President Donald Trump is re-elected Esper will leave…

Funding & Policy

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PESCO Opens Doors to Third Countries

Nov 05, 2020
Non-European Union countries such as the U.S. and UK are being allowed to participate in the EU’s PESCO defense cooperation initiative.

Business

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A&D Testing Roll-up Raptor Scientific Buys Sensor Concepts

Nov 05, 2020
Raptor Scientific, a new portfolio company by investment firm L Squared Capital Partners that is seeking to roll up aerospace and defense testing and measurement assets, has bought radar cross-section specialist Sensor Concepts, representatives said Nov. 5.
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Triumph Group Eyes Aerostructures Divestiture Deal By March

Nov 05, 2020
Triumph Group will at least announce the sale of the rest of its aerostructure business before April 2021, if not close on the deal, the supplier’s chief executive asserted Nov. 5.
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Volocopter, Lufthansa Work To Create Digital Backbone For UAM

Oct 28, 2020
As it looks ahead to certifying its VoloCity electric air taxi by the end of 2022, Germany’s Volocopter is working with a Lufthansa subsidiary to build the digital backbone for its planned urban air mobility service.

Operations

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Rocket Lab To Attempt First-Stage Recovery On Next Mission

Nov 05, 2020
Rocket Lab is moving closer to potential reuse of its Electron small satellite launch vehicle, with plans to attempt a parachute recovery of the first stage as part of its next mission, the company said on Nov. 5.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Outlook For Military Aircraft Market Remains Robust

Nov 05, 2020
This analysis is the first in a five-part series exploring Aviation Week Network’s new 2021 Military Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul forecast.