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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, December 8, 2020

VOL. 274 NO. 45 December 08, 2020
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Weekly Debrief

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The Weekly Debrief: What History-Making Event Is In Store For The U-2S?

Dec 07, 2020
Although the U-2S is mainly known for high-altitude surveillance, the Air Force and Lockheed have been working since 2013 to transform the aircraft into a critical node for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) by hosting a suite of new technologies.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Business

Paris
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Organizers Cancel Paris Air Show 2021 On COVID-19 Uncertainty

Dec 07, 2020
The organizers of the Paris Air Show, the world’s largest, have canceled the 2021 edition because of continued uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
MEADS
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Delayed TLVS Decision Forces MBDA Germany Restructuring

Dec 04, 2020
The German business of missile manufacturer MBDA said it has been forced to undertake a restructuring after the German government again delayed plans to contract a new ground-based air defense system.
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Startup Plans Distributed Hybrid-electric Propulsion Demo

Dec 07, 2020
Startup Electra.aero in 2021 is aiming to demonstrate the ability to take off and land in around 100 ft. using distributed hybrid-electric propulsion to support its development of short-takeoff-and-landing regional aircraft.

Programs

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AFRL Awards Skyborg Prototype Contracts To Three Companies

Dec 07, 2020
The 24-month contract awards set up a competitive pool of prototypes for the U.S. Air Force to use in a series of flight tests of Skyborg’s autonomous technology, which is scheduled to begin next year.
Hayabusa 2 sample container on the ground.
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Hayabusa 2 Sample Container Lands Intact

Dec 06, 2020
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully recovered the small Hayabusa 2 asteroid sample return capsule in the remote Woomera region of Australia.
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Hermeus Predicts Hypersonic Test Flights In Four Years

Dec 04, 2020
The world could see a commercial hypersonic development aircraft take flight within the next few years, predicts Mach 5 aircraft aspirant Hermeus.
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SpaceX Starlink Wins $886M In FCC Rural Internet Program

Dec 07, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 7 selected 180 companies to participate in the first phase of an ambitious project to bring high-speed internet to rural communities in the U.S.
RQ-4D
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NATO AGS Inches Toward Operation

Dec 07, 2020
NATO’s new Alliance Ground Surveillance Force (NAGSF) has taken another step toward front-line operation with the transfer in ownership of assets.

Funding & Policy

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Lawmakers Push Back Against Defense Policy Bill Veto Threat

Dec 07, 2020
The House plans to vote on the fiscal 2021 defense policy bill Dec. 8, and the top Democrat and Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are prepared for Congress to override President Donald Trump if he vetoes the measure.

Technology

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R-R Studies Hybrid-Electric Power For Tempest Additive Capabilities

Dec 07, 2020
Rolls-Royce is studying the use of hybrid-electric propulsion for the unmanned air systems that could support the UK’s Tempest Future Combat Air System.
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Airflow, VerdeGo Study Hybrid Power For Logistics Aircraft

Dec 02, 2020
Air logistics startup Airflow is working with VerdeGo Aero to study the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion system for its planned short-takeoff-and-landing cargo aircraft.

Operations

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SpaceX’s Upgraded Cargo Dragon Auto Docks To Space Station

Dec 07, 2020
The first cargo version of SpaceX’s upgraded Dragon capsule carried out a successful automated docking with the seven-person International Space Station on Dec. 7, delivering a more than 6,400-lb. cargo of crew supplies as well as new science and technology.

Contracts