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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 9, 2021

VOL. 276 NO. 47 June 09, 2021
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Funding & Policy

b-21 artist concept
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USAF's 'Preferred' Bomber Fleet Size Includes 149 B-21s

Jun 08, 2021
The U.S. Air Force has a preferred bomber fleet strategy that leaves room for up to 149 Northrop Grumman B-21s, a nominal 50% increase over the previously stated procurement objective of more than 100.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Airbus Helicopters Acquires German Dynamic Systems Supplier

Jun 08, 2021
Airbus Helicopters is to acquire a key supplier of dynamic components in a move that appears to mirror a strategy adopted by the company’s commercial airliner business.

Programs

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Acting SecNav Proposes Canceling Sea-Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile

Jun 08, 2021
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Harker has directed the service to defund nuclear sea-launched cruise missile development in fiscal 2023, according to a memo obtained by Aerospace DAILY.
Gripen
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Saab Proposes Gripen E/F Package To Colombia

Jun 08, 2021
The Colombia proposal adds to a growing list of nations where the new-generation Gripen is in contention, such as Canada, Finland and India.
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Link 16 Integrated Onto AH-1Z Attack Helicopter

Jun 07, 2021
Bell’s AH-1Z Viper looks set to become the second attack helicopter to be fitted with the Link 16 tactical data link.

Technology

U.S. Air Force MC-130
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Palletized Missile Launches Planned As Targeting Organization Emerges

Jun 08, 2021
Unlike traditional weapons-firing platforms, most mobility aircraft lack onboard targeting systems. Two new organizations may form at least part of the enterprise needed to make the MC-130s and C-17s credible as weapons platforms. 
USAF
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AFRL Launches REGAL Demo Program To Support Rocket Cargo

Jun 07, 2021
Air Force officials described the broad outlines of the Rocket Cargo Vanguard program during a media roundtable on June 4 at the Pentagon, but contract solicitation documents released on the same day provide deeper insights into the Air Force’s plans for the potentially $250 million demonstration program. 

Business

RMAF
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Airbus, Boustead Partner To Deliver Fixed-Wing MRO In Malaysia 

Jun 08, 2021
Airbus Defense and Space will now fully study the feasibility and scope of the potential MRO operation for the Royal Malaysian Air Force .  
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Eve Teams With Brazil’s Helisul On UAM

Jun 08, 2021
Hard on the heels of its agreement with UK and U.S. helicopter operator Halo Aviation, Embraer spinoff Eve Urban Air Mobility has partnered with Brazil’s Helisul Aviation to develop an ecosystem for aerial ridesharing.
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Collins Aerospace Takes Seat At Houston Spaceport

Jun 08, 2021
City of Houston officials joined with Collins Aerospace on June 7 to ceremonially break ground on the construction of an 8-acre campus on the grounds of Houston Spaceport.

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