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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 21, 2023

VOL. 283 NO. 54 March 21, 2023
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Weekly Debrief

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The Weekly Debrief: Will The B-21 Reach First Flight Faster Than Stealth Peers? No.

Mar 20, 2023
U.S. Air Force officials have not backed off predictions of a first flight coming later this year, but certain conditions and a note of doubt have creeped in.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Funding & Policy

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Reported Budget Cuts Would Slow B-21, Missile Warning, DOD Says

Mar 20, 2023
The reported freeze in Pentagon funding to 2022 appropriated levels was reported in January.
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A Center-by-Center Look At NASA’s Budget Request

Mar 20, 2023
NASA’s JSC is in line to receive the largest share of the agency’s $27.2 billion fiscal 2024 budget request among NASA’s 10 field centers and Washington HQ.

Programs

FA-50
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KAI Unveils Plans To Develop Single-Seat FA-50, KF-21 Block 3

Mar 20, 2023
KAI has revived its plans to develop a single-seat variant of the FA-50 light fighter and unveiled a road map for the KF-21 Block 3.
Aegis
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SPY-7 Capability Likely Unchanged When Fitted On Japanese Destroyers

Mar 17, 2023
Japan is fitting the SPY-7 Aegis Ashore radar on to two destroyers after public concerns of SM-3 missile boosters falling over populated areas.
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Turkey’s Indigenous Fighter Performs Engine Runs, Rollout Plans Delayed

Mar 17, 2023
The first prototype of Turkey’s indigenous combat aircraft, TF-X, has begun engine runs, but a rollout planned for March 18 has been postponed.

Business

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Beta CEO Recounts ‘Tipping Point’ For CTOL Launch

Mar 16, 2023
The seed of the idea for the fixed-wing CX300 was planted in early 2022.
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SWISSto12 Launches U.S. Entity To 3D Print Radio Parts For Military

Mar 16, 2023
SWISSto12 has opened a U.S. subsidiary, St12 RF Solutions, to sell 3D printed radio frequency components to U.S. defense and commercial aerospace manufacturers.
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UPS To Test Beta Electric Cargo Aircraft In UAE

Mar 14, 2023
The United Arab Emirates has issued UPS with a temporary license to test electric aircraft for cargo operations.
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UK’s Vertical Opens eVTOL Battery Center

Mar 14, 2023
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has opened its Vertical Energy Center aerospace battery facility in Bristol, England.
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Honeywell CTO Describes Simplified, Integrated Approach To AAM

Mar 17, 2023
Honeywell has emerged as one of the leading suppliers in the advanced air mobility industry.

Technology

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Piasecki Progresses Hydrogen Helicopter Demonstrator

Mar 17, 2023
Piasecki Aircraft is on track to fly the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter by year’s end.

Contracts