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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 12, 2022

VOL. 280 NO. 30 May 12, 2022
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Programs

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U.S. Navy Appears To Second Guess Plan To Cut Expeditionary Growlers

May 11, 2022
The U.S. Navy already appears to be wavering on its plan to divest five squadrons of Boeing EA-18G electronic attack jets over the next three years, with the squadrons remaining in demand and a lack of capacity in carrier-based units to pick up the slack. 
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U.S. Army Plots Engine Upgrade Road Map For FLRAA Winner

May 11, 2022
An engine upgrade road map will be prepared as the U.S. Army decides the winner of the competition to develop the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, with a possible spinoff to a re-engining program for the H-47 Chinook fleet.
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South Korea To Consider FA-50 Upgrades

May 11, 2022
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will seek funding for a midlife upgrade of the FA-50 from South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration this year.
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Don’t Accelerate Hypersonic Missile Because Of Sub Struggles, USN Says

May 11, 2022
Despite increased interest in hypersonic systems on Capitol Hill—with some lawmakers looking to increase funding for individual efforts—the U.S. Navy is not looking to accelerate its Conventional Prompt Strike weapon because of continued delays in upgrades for its new attack submarines.
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U.S. Army Confirms Ramjet For Extreme-Range PRSM Variant

May 11, 2022
A range-boosting combined cycle propulsion system and a seeker for moving targets have been tested for an anti-ship version of the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile, U.S. Army officials say.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Funding & Policy

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UK Agrees To Defense Pacts With Finland, Sweden

May 11, 2022
The UK has agreed to mutual defense pacts with Finland and Sweden that would see the UK help defend the Nordic nations if attacked.
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Colorado Lawmakers To Continue SPACECOM Fight Despite IG Report

May 11, 2022
Several lawmakers are continuing to raise concerns about the decision to base U.S. Space Command’s headquarters in Alabama even after the Defense Department Inspector General on May 10 issued its findings that the Air Force’s choice was reasonable.
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Ukraine Hopes To Re-Emerge As ‘Trustworthy Partner’ In Space

May 10, 2022
Ukraine is hoping to become a “trustworthy partner” to the West on future space projects, the former chairman of the country’s space agency says.
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NASA Moon Planners Eager To Partner

May 10, 2022
NASA has every intention of leveraging commercial partnerships as it plans a return to the Moon with human explorers, according to those at the agency closely involved in laying the groundwork.

Technology

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U.S. Army Tests Downing Drones With High-Powered Microwaves

May 11, 2022
The U.S. Army recently wrapped up more than two weeks of testing high-powered microwave systems to down small drones, with one of three entrants fully meeting the test’s goals and another showing promise.

Business

Cosmic Girl
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Virgin Orbit Grows Launcher Fleet With Extra 747-400s

May 11, 2022
Satellite air launch company Virgin Orbit has secured an agreement with conversion specialist L3 Harris Technologies to acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support growth plans for additional launch capacity.
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World Energy To Hike Production Of SAF 700% At California Site

Apr 26, 2022
World Energy plans to increase sustainable aviation fuel production at its facility here by 700% to 340 million gal. annually, the company said.