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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 8, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 3 July 08, 2021
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Programs

Velis
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UK Defense Ministry Issues RFI On Electric Trainers

Jul 07, 2021
The UK is looking for a zero-emission training aircraft as the Royal Air Force (RAF) targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. 
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Thales Reveals Dual-Use, EASA-Certifiable Light UAS 

Jul 07, 2021
The distinctive, 100-kg (220-lb.) UAS100 has been designed to carry up to 10 kg with a radius of action of 100 km (62 mi.) and perform surveillance of critical infrastructure.
Lockheed Martin F-35
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Pentagon To Receive F-35 Parts Restitution From Lockheed

Jul 07, 2021
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has agreed to pay the Pentagon $34.3 million in recompense for F-35 spare parts that were not ready for installation when they were first delivered, resulting in additional costs for the stealthy fighter program. 
Airbus
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Airbus Partners With Blacktree For Australian Military Satcom Bid

Jul 07, 2021
Blacktree has joined Airbus Defense and Space’s Team Maier initiative, established in October 2020 to provide solutions for Australia's JP 9102 military satellite communication program.
Trident
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Next Trident II Life Extension Will Create Almost All-New Missile

Jul 07, 2021
“Although we call it a life extension, aside from energetics, everything in [the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 missile] is going to be completely new,” Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, director of the Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) office, said July 7.
Boeing E-3 Sentry
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NATO Moves Surveillance Platform Search Into New Phase

Jul 07, 2021
NATO has launched a new phase in its Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) contest to find a replacement for its Boeing E-3 Sentry airborne-early-warning platforms.
Japanese F-X fighter concept
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Report: Japan, UK Enter Final Talks On F-X Engine Development

Jul 07, 2021
Japan and the UK have entered the final stage of discussions about joint development of the engine for Japan’s F-X fighter, according to the Asahi newspaper.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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USAF Stages First ARRW Warhead Detonation Test

Jul 07, 2021
The U.S. Air Force has detonated a warhead for the first Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, the service said on July 7. 

Funding & Policy

Space and Missile Systems Center logo
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U.S. Space Force Rethinks Missile-Tracking Strategy

Jul 06, 2021
The U.S. Space Force may begin testing early-warning satellites in medium-Earth orbit as early as 2022, which aligns with comments made by a service official last week who said the Force Design team will assess the theory of putting missile-warning satellites into non-traditional orbits.

Business

Avalon
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Avalon Airshow To Take Place Despite Grand Prix Cancellation

Jul 07, 2021
The airshow's organizers say attendance by overseas visitors, which may be difficult depending on COVID-related border restrictions, is not critical to the success of this year's event.

Program Dossier