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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, December 2, 2021

VOL. 278 NO. 42 December 02, 2021
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Funding & Policy

Kamala Harris
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White House Unveils Space Framework At National Space Council Meeting

Dec 01, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris is to kick off the first National Space Council meeting under the Biden administration.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Canadian Government Disqualifies Boeing Bid For Fighter Deal

Dec 01, 2021
The decision leaves the Lockheed Martin F-35A Block 4 and Saab Gripen E in the competition for the Future Fighter Capability contract.
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U.S. Navy Keeps F/A-18 Readiness High Through Maintainer Overhaul

Dec 01, 2021
Service leaders said changes to the maintenance community have helped the rates climb.
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U.S. Navy Using Major Exercises To Drive Simulator Requirements

Nov 30, 2021
A recent massive, global exercise by the U.S. Navy is shaping how the service wants to approach future training systems.
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BAE Cross-Decks Software-Based EW System Onto EC-37B

Dec 01, 2021
The new software-based mission system is necessary as the Compass Call fleet transitions to the Baseline 4 capability by 2025.
satellite
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Airbus Pleiades Neo Sats Make Early Start In Earth Observation

Nov 30, 2021
Airbus has already started using its latest-generation Pleiades Neo Earth-observation satellites.

Business

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Airbus, Honeywell Make Quantum Computing Investments

Dec 01, 2021
Aerospace and defense companies stepping up quantum computing investments, with two top-tier providers announcing separate investments.
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Future MilTech Rollup BlueHalo Buys IC Specialist Asymmetrik

Nov 23, 2021
Space, missile and cyber electronics rollup BlueHalo announced its latest acquisition Nov. 23 with a deal for Asymmetrik, a boutique software provider to the U.S. intelligence community.

Operations

U.S. Air Force F-15E
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Pentagon To Investigate 2019 Syria Airstrike

Nov 30, 2021
According to a report, a secretive special operations group called for the bombs using processes for quick self-defense strikes.
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NASA Reschedules Delayed Spacewalk

Dec 01, 2021
The walk was delayed earlier this week to allow for assessments of a possible orbital debris threat.

Technology

DLR
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DLR Receives Do 228 For Use As Electric Propulsion Testbed

Nov 30, 2021
The German aerospace center will modify the aircraft by adding a fuel-cell powertrain being developed with MTU Aero Engines.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes