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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 19, 2023

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Operations

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LM Sets Up Skunk Works-Like Fast-Track Space Unit

Apr 18, 2023
The unit is targeted at exploratory research and development, accelerating the pace of tech development, and introducing new product innovations.
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Former FAA Chief Defends Safety Continuum Approach To eVTOLs

Apr 14, 2023
As part of its safety continuum approach to certifying eVTOLs, the FAA has been negotiating with manufacturers on a case-by-case basis.

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In Brief

Programs

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Turkey F-16 Upgrade Sent To Congress For Review

Apr 17, 2023
U.S. agencies approved new software features, including the automatic ground collision avoidance system, and a new data link for Turkey's F-16s.
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Brazilian Firm Partners With MBDA To Study Arming Drone

Apr 13, 2023
The ongoing study focuses on integrating MBDA’s air-launched Enforcer missile by 2025 on the XMobot Nauru 1000C uncrewed aircraft system.
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NASA’s Lunar Capstone Mission Forges Ahead

Apr 17, 2023
Launched on June 28, 2022, the Capstone small satellite on Nov. 13 became the first spacecraft to enter a Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit.
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Aero Vodochody’s New L-39G Tests Soviet-Developed Weapons

Apr 14, 2023
Aero Vodochody’s new L-39NG jet trainer has completed weapons trials as the platform is evolved into a light attack aircraft.
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South Korea To Develop Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Apr 14, 2023
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to develop an electronic warfare platform domestically.

Business

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Micro Geosat Startup Astranis Unveils $250M In New Funding

Apr 15, 2023
Small geostationary satellite provider Astranis on April 14 announced a $250 million Series C financing round.

Technology

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ULA Investigating Centaur V Test Accident

Apr 14, 2023
The company expected to gain access to the test article on April 14 to recover the dome of the Centaur V test article for analysis.
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Evolito Motors To Power Hydrogen-Electric Islander

Apr 14, 2023
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions has selected Evolito to supply electric motors and inverters for its Project Fresson hydrogen-electric aircraft demonstrator.

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