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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 17, 2022

VOL. 280 NO. 55 June 17, 2022
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Funding & Policy

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Senate Panel Adds $45 Billion For Defense, Including More F-35As

Jun 16, 2022
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has recommended adding $45 billion to President Biden’s request of $813 billion for national defense in its 2023 defense policy bill to speed implementation of the National Defense Strategy and account for rising inflation.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Jordan Agrees To Buy Eight F-16V Block 70s

Jun 16, 2022
Jordan has signed an agreement with the U.S. government to buy eight GE Aviation F110-powered Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70s, the company said June 16.

Programs

NATO
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NATO To Set Requirements For Next European Rotorcraft

Jun 16, 2022
NATO has launched a three-year Concept Stage for the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program.
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Romanian Government Advances Norwegian F-16 Acquisition

Jun 16, 2022
Romania’s government has approved a draft law that paves the way for the expansion of the country’s fleet of F-16 combat aircraft.
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Boeing Fielding Increasing Interest Abroad In Cargo Role Of KC-46

Jun 16, 2022
Boeing has been fielding increasing interest abroad in its KC-46A tanker, although several nations are inquiring about the aircraft’s ability to carry cargo, not fuel.
KC-390
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Netherlands Selects C-390 As Hercules Replacement

Jun 16, 2022
The Netherlands has selected Embraer’s C-390 airlifter as the replacement for its long-serving Lockheed C-130 Hercules fleet.
Switchblade
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AeroVironment Expects Switchblade Surge After Ukraine Decision

Jun 14, 2022
AeroVironment expects a significant increase in demand for loitering munitions after a U.S. government decision to transfer Switchblade loitering munitions to Ukraine led to a wider export authorization for the armed flying systems.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Pledges $1 Billion More In Military Aid To Ukraine

Jun 15, 2022
President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will provide Ukraine with another $1 billion in military assistance to fight its war with Russia.

Technology

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Astrobotic Collaboration Advances Wireless Lunar Power Transmission

Jun 16, 2022
A collaboration between Astrobotic and WiBotic has successfully advanced a wireless charging system capable of providing power throughout a simulated 14-day lunar night with its thermal and other environmental extremes.
OneWeb
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OneWeb, Stellar Blu Claim LEO Broadband Test Flight Success

Jun 15, 2022
Two companies aiming to improve inflight connectivity have carried out what they describe as the successful delivery of high-speed, low-latency inflight connectivity from a low-Earth-orbit satellite to a commercial airliner.

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