Magazine Issue

Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 20, 2023

VOL. 283 NO. 53 March 17, 2023
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Programs

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USAF Plans Large SAOC Funding Increase, Award In 2024

Mar 17, 2023
The U.S. Air Force plans to increase spending on its future Survivable Airborne Operations Center to replace the aging E-4B Nightwatch.
Hypersonix
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Hypersonix, Fenix Win First HyCat Awards For Hypersonic Test

Mar 17, 2023
The scramjet-powered Dart AE by Hypersonix and the towed-launch platform by Fenix Space are the first participants in the HyCAT project.
Tomahawk
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Australia Cleared To Buy 220 Tomahawk Missiles

Mar 17, 2023
The Tomahawk acquisition comes under Australia’s trilateral AUKUS pact with the U.S. and UK.
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NHIndustries Says Availability Is Concern As 500th NH90 Delivered

Mar 17, 2023
The 500th aircraft–a Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) version of the aircraft for the French Army–was formally handed over during an event.
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Wingcopter, ZAL To Develop Hydrogen-Powered Delivery Drone

Mar 17, 2023
Able to carry a payload of up to 6 kg (13.2 lb.), the current battery-powered Wingcopter 198 has a maximum range of 110 km (68 mi.) at 100 kph (62 mph).
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Dutch Startup Cormorant Advances Amphibian Design

Mar 17, 2023
Dutch startup Cormorant Seaplanes is advancing its design for a seven-seat electric amphibious aircraft.
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Beta To Certify eCTOL Ahead Of Its Alia eVTOL

Mar 14, 2023
A clearer path to certification and operation of a fixed-wing electric aircraft is another reason given for the move.
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Archer Says First Nonconforming Midnight Prototype Nearly Complete

Mar 10, 2023
Archer Aviation has announced that assembly of the first nonconforming prototype of its Midnight electric air taxi is nearly complete.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Rafael Offering Stunner For Japan’s Patriots

Mar 16, 2023
Rafael said it is in discussions with Japan to supply Stunner interceptor missiles for the country’s Patriot air defense batteries.

Funding & Policy

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Slovakia Joins Poland In Sending MiG-29s To Ukraine

Mar 17, 2023
Slovakia will send 13 Mikoyan MiG-29s to refresh a combat-scarred Ukrainian air force fleet, adding to up to 24 Fulcrum fighters committed by Poland.
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Portugal To Buy Close Air Support Aircraft In Defense Spending Uptick

Mar 17, 2023
Portugal is to acquire close air support aircraft as part of an uptick in the country’s defense spending.
Polish MiG-29
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Poland Commits MiG-29 Fleet To Ukrainian Air Force

Mar 16, 2023
The announcement by Warsaw breaks a year-long impasse over whether Western governments would heed Ukrainian demands for fighters.

Business

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IHI Corp., Northrop Grumman Agree To Develop Maneuverable Small Sats

Mar 16, 2023
IHI Corporation of Japan and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop “highly maneuverable” small satellites.
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Former Boeing Lobbyist To Head Sierra Space Gov Ops

Mar 16, 2023
Former top Boeing lobbyist Tim Keating has been named head of a new Sierra Space business unit.

Technology

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SoftBank Demos Lithium-Metal Battery For Stratospheric Platforms

Mar 16, 2023
The company conducted a charge-discharge cycle test of the battery pack in the stratosphere Jan. 30-Feb. 2 with subsidiary HAPSMobile.

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