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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 25, 2023

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Funding & Policy

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USAF OKs Launch Of Massive Sentinel ICBM Construction Effort

May 24, 2023
A U.S. Air Force official has approved the start of a sprawling, multistate construction project to support the U.S. Air Force’s future ICBM program. 
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Western Fighter Pledge Prompts Ukrainian Air Force Revamp

May 24, 2023
A promised supply of Western fighter jets has prompted a comprehensive review within Ukraine’s air force of its structure, training and logistics needs.
FAA building
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U.S. DOT Forms Interagency AAM Working Group

May 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation has created an interagency working group to help direct strategy and policies related to advanced air mobility.
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AFRL Backs Ursa Major Hypersonic, Space Launch Propulsion Projects

May 23, 2023
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a contract to Ursa Major that will help it develop two key products.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Russian Progress Cargo Mission Docks To Space Station

May 24, 2023
Russia’s MS-23 Progress resupply mission spacecraft autonomously docked to the Russian segment of the International Space Station at midday May 24.

Programs

Ukrainian defense minister tweet
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Image Of Storm Shadow-Equipped Ukrainian Su-24 Emerges

May 24, 2023
The first image of a Ukrainian Air Force combat aircraft carrying a UK-supplied MBDA Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile has emerged.
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BAE Wins Development Extension For Extended-Range Projectile

May 24, 2023
BAE Systems will continue developing a ramjet-powered, 155-mm artillery shell for the U.S. Army.
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Airbus, Leonardo Position For Malaysia Naval Helicopter Needs

May 24, 2023
Leonardo and Airbus are positioning themselves to fulfill the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) requirement for naval helicopters.
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Kongsberg Ramps Up NASAMS Production Capacity

May 23, 2023
Kongsberg is currently at the LIMA Airshow.
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Czech Republic Cancels Israeli UAS Purchase, Opts For Tactical Drone

May 24, 2023
The Czech Republic has canceled plans to acquire Heron UAS from Israel, prioritizing instead the purchase of tactical UAS for the army.

Business

Virgin Orbit
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Virgin Orbit To Close After Assets Divided Among Four Bankruptcy Bidders

May 24, 2023
Virgin Orbit will close after its assets were bought by four bankruptcy bidders including Rocket Lab and Stratolaunch.

Technology

CITE
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Germany’s DLR To Build VTOL Crash And Impact Test Center

May 18, 2023
German aerospace center DLR is planning a new facility for full-scale crash and impact testing of helicopters and electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing craft.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes