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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 24, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 58 September 24, 2021
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Operations

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KC-46 Will Operationally Refuel F-15s, F-16s Soon

Sep 23, 2021
The U.S. Air Force’s troubled KC-46 will be freed up for operational refueling of F-15s and F-16s “very soon” as part of the rollout of limited operations for the aircraft as permanent fixes to the tanker’s remote vision system continue to be developed.
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Retired F-117s Fly As ‘Cruise Missiles’ For Training

Sep 22, 2021
U.S. Air National Guard pilots are flying against officially retired F-117s as a way to practice homeland defense missiles against cruise missiles, with the stealth characteristics of the Nighthawks serving as a representation of the threat.
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DLR Opens Launch Coordination Center For Growing Space Traffic

Sep 23, 2021
In response to the proliferation of new space launch systems and small satellite deployments, German Aerospace Center DLR has developed a Launch Coordination Center to help manage the safe and efficient launch and re-entry of missions through European airspace.
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Angry Bird Clips Wing’s Drone, Spurs Deliveries Pause

Sep 23, 2021
Alphabet subsidiary Wing has paused some of its drone package deliveries in the suburbs of Canberra, Australia, after one of its drones was attacked by a raven.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Funding & Policy

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Space-Based GMTI Part Of Coming ISR Migration To Orbit

Sep 22, 2021
The U.S. Space Force’s recently disclosed effort to field a space-based ground-moving targeted indicator capability is part of a coming migration of aerospace missions to orbit, especially in the realm of tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. 
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U.S. Senators Tap Brakes On Army’s ISR Fleet Push

Sep 23, 2021
A move by the U.S. Army to field a large, fixed-wing surveillance aircraft could face an extra layer of scrutiny within the Pentagon. 
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U.S. House Passes $1 Billion For Israeli Iron Dome Missiles

Sep 23, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for a $1 billion bill to replenish Iron Dome interceptors for Israel on Sept. 23, one day after a group of lawmakers stripped the measure from another spending bill.

Programs

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USAF, Guard, Congress Differ On C-130 Need

Sep 23, 2021
How many C-130s does the U.S. Air Force need?

Technology

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Airbus Technology Incubator Leading X-Plane Wing Trial Work

Sep 23, 2021
Airbus’ plans to adapt a business jet into an X-plane to test future wing technologies has focused new attention on its UpNext subsidiary that will run the trials.

Business

Volocity
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Volocopter-Geely Joint Venture Orders 150 eVTOL Aircraft

Sep 22, 2021
Under the name Volocopter (Chengdu) Technology, the new venture aims to offer UAM solutions to China.

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