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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 20, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 54 September 20, 2021
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Operations

F-117
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USAF Acknowledges Dissimilar Air Combat Training Mission For F-117s

Sep 17, 2021
U.S. Air Force acknowledged dissimilar air combat training role for retired F-117s, with two deployed to California Air National Guard.
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U.S. Admits ‘Over the Horizon’  Afghanistan Strike Killed Civilians

Sep 17, 2021
U.S. Central Command boss said Sept. 17 that the white Toyota Corolla targeted by the strike belonged to an aid worker who did not pose a threat to the U.S.-led evacuation at nearby Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Shenzhou-12 reentry module
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Shenzhou-12 Crew Returns After 3-Month Mission

Sep 17, 2021
Taikonauts from Shenzhou-12 mission to help construct China’s Tiangong-2 space station returned to Earth Sept. 17, ending 90-day stay.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

U-space test fiel
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Hamburg Test Zone Trials Drone U-Space Services

Sep 16, 2021
Testing of U-space services designed to enable unmanned and manned aircraft to share low-altitude airspace have begun in Hamburg.

Funding & Policy

article

FAA Schedules Hearings On SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Plans

Sep 17, 2021
SpaceX cannot launch the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle until FAA completes its licensing process, which includes the environmental review and other safety and financial responsibility requirements.

Programs

F-35
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MBDA, BAE Systems Contracted To Finalize UK F-35 Weapons Integration

Sep 16, 2021
BAE Systems and MBDA have been contracted to finalize te development and integration of the Meteor BVOS AAM and Spear 3 onto the JSF.
FCAAM
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Diehl Proposes Modernized IRIS-T For FCAS

Sep 17, 2021
Germany’s Diehl Defense is working to adapt its IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for use on future low-observable platforms.
article

Boeing Announces New MQ-25 Factory

Sep 17, 2021
The 300,000-sq.-ft. facility, expected to be completed in 2024, initially will employ 150 mechanics and engineers.
Lockheed Martin's Bridge Tanker
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Lockheed Martin Unveils LMXT Design For Bridge Tanker

Sep 17, 2021
Will the LMXT’s 28% fuel volume advantage over the Boeing KC-46 be decisive in the USAF "bridge tanker" competition?
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South Korea Tests New Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapon 

Sep 17, 2021
Being developed for the KF-X fighter, the ALCM separated from an F-4E and extended its glide wings before striking a target over an unspecified distance.
SureFly eVTOL
article

Agility Prime Deal Will Help Mature Moog’s SureFly

Sep 14, 2021
Moog is latest to strike deal with the U.S. Air Force Agility Prime program to explore eVTOL technology.
aeralis concept
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Rolls-Royce To Power Aeralis Modular Jet Trainer

Sep 14, 2021
Rolls-Royce is to provide the power and propulsion systems for the modular jet training aircraft being developed by UK start-up Aeralis.

Business

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Leonardo, Northrop Grumman Team On Future Rotorcraft UAS 

Sep 16, 2021
The two companies hinted that new rotary-wing designs could emerge from the partnership.  
Skyworks’ eGyro
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Brazilian Car Rental Company Plans eVTOL Order

Sep 17, 2021
Universe of customers for eVTOL aircraft expands, with Europcar Brazil plans to order 50 eGyros from startup Skyworks Aeronautics.

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