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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 21, 2022

VOL. 280 NO. 15 April 21, 2022
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Programs

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New Russia ICBM Moves Closer To Fielding After Flight Test

Apr 20, 2022
Russia successfully tested the silo-based RS-28 Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile on April 20, clearing the way for a delayed fielding to the 62nd Missile Division Uzhur later this year.
Dassault Aviation Rafale
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UAE Begins Paying For 80-Aircraft Dassault Rafale Order

Apr 20, 2022
Dassault Aviation has received the first down payment from the United Arab Emirates under the December 2021 contract for 80 Rafale fighters, the airframer announced late on April 19.
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Why Bell’s HSVTOL Concept Is Not Hybrid Electric

Apr 20, 2022
Despite advances in electric propulsion and battery energy density, as well as a patent filing showing its interest in hybrid-electric systems, Bell is taking a more conventional route to AFWerx’s High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing Challenge.
Bell 412 helicopter
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Manufacturers Line Up To Replace Latin America’s UH-1 Hueys

Apr 18, 2022
Bell’s UH-1 Huey, the iconic helicopter of the Vietnam War era, operates in almost all Latin American countries across their air forces, armies and navies.
Brazilian Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT
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Brazil Acquires Two A330s For MRTT Conversions

Apr 19, 2022
The Brazilian Air Force has acquired a pair of Airbus A330-200 airliners with the aim of converting them into multi-role tanker transport aircraft.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Liquid H2 tank
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R&T Project Targets Liquid-Hydrogen Tank Manufacturing

Apr 20, 2022
Nomade, a three-year project aimed at investigating manufacturing technologies for liquid-hydrogen tanks on board commercial aircraft is gathering aerospace players in France.

Operations

Polish MiG-29
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Donated Spare Parts Help Ukraine Get More Fighters Operational

Apr 20, 2022
The Ukrainian military has more combat aircraft operating than weeks ago because of a surge of spare parts from other nations that operate the same Soviet-era aircraft, the Pentagon said.
Jeff Babione
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Former Skunk Works Fighter Programs Leader Joins Sierra Space

Apr 20, 2022
Fast-growing Sierra Space has named former Lockheed Martin Skunk Works leader Jeff Babione as its chief operating officer.
Chinese ship-launched ballistic missile
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China Tests Suspected Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

Apr 20, 2022
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy appears to have tested a ship-launched ballistic missile based on the Dongfeng (DF)-21 land-based tactical ballistic missile.

Technology

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Space-Based Medical Technology Competition Launched

Apr 18, 2022
Boryung Pharmaceutical, Starburst and Axiom Space have launched a “Care in Space Challenge,” an annual competition with a $1 million shared prize to find next-generation pharmaceutical, bioscience and medical technologies to be developed in space.
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Lonestar Data Unveils Moon-Based Data Center Proof-Of-Concept

Apr 19, 2022
Lonestar Data Holdings plans to launch a proof-of-concept data center to the Moon aboard Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander in late 2022.
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AFRL Completes ASCENT-Fueled 1-Newton Thruster Vacuum Testing

Apr 13, 2022
The Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully completed testing of a prototype 1-newton thruster using its Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-toxic propellant in a vacuum chamber.
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Airbus Invests In Natural-Fiber Composites Producer

Apr 12, 2022
Bcomp, a Swiss startup producing composites using natural fibers, has received an investment from Airbus Ventures as part of a CHF34 million ($35 million) Series B financing round led by BMW i Ventures.

Business

Telephonics
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TTM Buying Telephonics From Griffon In A&D Expansion

Apr 19, 2022
Griffon Corp. has announced the resolution of a long-awaited effort to sell its historic Telephonics defense electronics unit with a $330 million cash sale to printed-circuit-board manufacturer TTM Technologies.
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Astrolab Working With Venturi Group On Space Buggy Technologies

Apr 19, 2022
Venturi Astrolab, which last month unveiled its Flex rover family for manned Moon and Mars missions, is buying certain technologies from European electric vehicle maker Venturi Group, with which it has a “strategic partnership” and a shared name.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes