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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 4, 2022

VOL. 282 NO. 2 October 04, 2022
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Weekly Debrief

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The Weekly Debrief: Public Workshop Illuminates Secrecy-Shrouded CCA Roles

Oct 03, 2022
If the U.S. Air Force’s current plan succeeds, a single or a family of fully autonomous, collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) could enter service by the end of the decade, but what ... are they? 

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

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Joint Australian-U.S. Space Telescope Reaches IOC

Sep 30, 2022
A joint U.S.-Australian space surveillance telescope—relocated from New Mexico to Australia to help avoid potential collisions and monitor asteroids—reached initial operational capability (IOC) on Sept. 30.
Spaceport Cornwall
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Spaceport Cornwall Opens Facility Ahead Of First UK Horizontal Launch

Oct 03, 2022
The new facility will enable the integration of eight satellites onto Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket.
Firefly
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Firefly Reaches Orbit On Second Flight Test

Oct 03, 2022
Firefly Aerospace has recovered from the unsuccessful 2021 debut launch of its Alpha small-satellite booster with a successful follow-on flight test.

Business

L3 Harris
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L3Harris Buys Viasat’s Link 16 TDL Line For $2B

Oct 03, 2022
L3Harris Technologies’ move to acquire Viasat’s Link 16 Tactical Data Links product line for roughly $1.96 billion will bolster the former’s effort to remain a large, trusted disruptor for the U.S. military, while also providing cash for the latter, which is reshaping its portfolio ahead of its own major acquisition.
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U.S. Space Infrastructure Provider Redwire Buys Similar Company

Oct 03, 2022
U.S. space infrastructure specialist Redwire said it will buy Qinetiq Group’s Space NV business, a provider of integration, equipment and other backbone space systems in Europe, for about €32 million ($31.4 million).

Programs

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Boeing Gets U.S. Army Order For Two More CH-47F Block IIs

Oct 03, 2022
The U.S. Army on Sept. 30 awarded Boeing a $63 million firm-fixed-price contract for two more CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.
BE-4
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Full-Duration Test Clears Vulcan Engine For Shipment To ULA

Oct 03, 2022
Vulcan’s debut launch, targeted for late this year or early 2023, will send a privately owned lander, carrying payloads for NASA and other customers, to the surface of the Moon.
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Russia, Belarus To Develop High-Res Earth Monitoring Satellite

Sep 30, 2022
Russia and Belarus have finalized an agreement on joint development of a new Earth monitoring satellite that can enhance the nations’ mapping capabilities.

Funding & Policy

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UK Defense Chief Reiterates Vow Of New Government To Hike Spending

Oct 03, 2022
The action comes despite recent market turmoil that plunged the pound to near parity with the U.S. dollar.
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Space Development Agency Officially Joins Space Force

Oct 03, 2022
The Space Development Agency, the defense space acquisition startup launched more than three years ago to shake up how the Pentagon acquires capabilities in orbit, is now officially part of the U.S. Space Force.
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DOD Requests Proliferated LEO Satellite Service Proposals

Sep 30, 2022
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a request for proposals for “Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services.”

Contracts