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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 4, 2023

VOL. 283 NO. 2 January 03, 2023
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Funding & Policy

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USAF Outlines Next-Gen Mobility Goals In Short Notice Solicitations

Jan 03, 2023
The service on Dec. 31 released the first three requests for information on what it is calling “Cross-Cutting Operational Enablers.”
Artemis Apollo launches
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NASA’s Space Exploration Agenda Moves Ahead Under 2023 Omnibus

Dec 30, 2022
The 2023 budget includes funding for establishing a human presence at the Moon and developing new deep-space technologies.
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Japan Set To Hike Defense Budget 26.3%, Triple Weapons R&D

Dec 28, 2022
Some key allocations include ¥211.3 billion to acquire ship-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Biden Signs Omnibus, Defense Policy Bills Ahead Of Deadline

Dec 23, 2022
The omnibus bill was OK’d by the House 225-201, one day after the Senate’s approval.
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Congress OKs $25M In Grants To Support AAM Infrastructure

Dec 23, 2022
The grants were included as part of the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Boeing Sells CH-47Fs To Egypt, Backfills Chinooks For U.S. Army

Jan 03, 2023
A single order announced by Boeing will replace a fleet of Egyptian CH-47D Chinooks and backfill the U.S. Army for CH-47F Block Is diverted to Australia.
Defiant
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Lockheed Defies U.S. Army Decision, Protests FLRAA Contract Award

Dec 28, 2022
The protest filed with the U.S. Government Accountability Office comes 23 days after the U.S. Army picked the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor for the FLRAA contract.
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Romania Purchasing Seven Watchkeeper Systems

Dec 23, 2022
The Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed air system developed for the British Army is being exported to Romania.
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U.S. Navy Buying Two Kratos Valkyries For Autonomy Development

Jan 03, 2023
The Pentagon announced the $15.5 million cost-plus fixed-fee contract on Dec. 30.
Bayraktar TB2
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Albania Becomes 27th Bayraktar TB2 Customer

Dec 23, 2022
Albania has joined the Bayraktar TB2 uncrewed aircraft system owners club.
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Lockheed Reveals Big F-35 Airframe Order, Admits Delivery Setback

Dec 30, 2022
The final price will remain unsettled until the JPO completes a separate round of contract talks with Pratt & Whitney, the F-35 engine supplier.
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U.S. Navy Authorizes CH-53K Full-Rate Production

Dec 23, 2022
The declaration means the program moves beyond low-rate production and the Navy will increase its procurement quantities.

Technology

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AFRL To Host AI Competition To Optimize Airlift Operations

Jan 03, 2023
The research laboratory is inviting researchers and students to develop AI algorithms.

Operations

Korean aircraft
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North Korean Drones Harass South, Prompt Scramble

Dec 27, 2022
North Korea sent five uncrewed aircraft systems into South Korea’s airspace on Dec. 26, prompting the closing of commercial airspace.

Business

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Safran Avoids U.S. Prosecution But Must Pay $17M For China Work

Dec 27, 2022
The U.S. Justice Department decided not to prosecute Safran based on several factors.

Air Forces In Focus

Contracts