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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 1, 2023

VOL. 283 NO. 40 March 01, 2023
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Funding & Policy

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More Lawmakers Call For F-16s To Ukraine

Feb 28, 2023
Calls for the Biden administration to send Lockheed Martin F-16s to Ukraine’s air force are growing louder on Capitol Hill.
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Biden Waives Defense Production Act Requirements For Supply Chains

Feb 28, 2023
President Joe Biden has signed a new waiver of statutory requirements for the Defense Production Act.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Jetoptera Tests High-Speed VTOL Concept In Wind Tunnel

Feb 28, 2023
U.S. startup Jetoptera has completed wind tunnel testing to validate the ability of its adaptive Fluidic Propulsion System.

Operations

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USAF Mobility Aircraft Operating Without Most Markings, Tail Numbers

Feb 28, 2023
AMC recently directed a change to its fleet, removing the large “U.S. AIR FORCE,” unit markings, tail numbers and other identifying markings.
VMS Eve
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Virgin Galactic Carrier Aircraft Flies To Spaceport

Feb 28, 2023
Ferrying VMS Eve to Spaceport America clears the way for initial glide and powered tests of the refurbished SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity over the coming months.

Programs

An E-7A Wedgetail in flight
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U.S. Air Force Awards First E-7A Contract To Boeing

Feb 28, 2023
The U.S. Air Force is kicking off spending on Boeing’s E-7A Wedgetail, awarding Boeing a contract of up to $1.2 billion for the rapid prototyping program.
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Boeing ‘Hopes’ F-15EX Fills Australian Fighter Need

Feb 28, 2023
A top Boeing executive says he “hopes” the F-15EX fighter fills a need for longer-range tactical aircraft in the Royal Australian Air Force fleet.
Hawk 127
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Lockheed/KAI, Boeing Woo Australia For Fighter Trainer Program

Feb 28, 2023
Boeing and teammates Lockheed Martin and KAI are presenting their fighter trainer solutions to the Royal Australian Air Force.
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New Launcher Needed For Ukraine’s Longest-Range Rocket

Feb 28, 2023
A new container launcher will be developed for the Saab/Boeing Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb system that the U.S. government approved for Ukraine.
BAE
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BAE Systems Australia Unveils VTOL UCAS And Munitions Wing Kit

Feb 28, 2023
BAE Systems Australia has unveiled a new uncrewed combat aircraft system, dubbed Strix, as well as a new series of munition wing kits at the Avalon Airshow.

Technology

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H3X Ships Advanced Electric Drives For Customer Testing

Feb 12, 2023
U.S. startup H3X is beginning deliveries of a high power-density electric motor to customers for testing in aerospace and defense applications.
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Samsung Joins Space Race With Future Phones To Connect To Sats

Feb 24, 2023
Smartphone manufacturer Samsung is joining the race to provide cellular services from space.
MQ-9B
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Picks SeaGuardian For Trial Ops

Feb 28, 2023
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force could join the country's coast guard in operating the SeaGuardian.

Business

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Launcher Dumps Small Launch Vehicle Plans, Bought By Vast Space

Feb 21, 2023
Vast Space, a startup attempting to develop a space station with artificial gravity, has acquired Launcher.

Air Forces In Focus