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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 6, 2023

VOL. 284 NO. 46 June 06, 2023
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Weekly Debrief

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The Weekly Debrief: Hypersonic Testing Emerges As New Layer Of U.S.-China Rivalry

Jun 05, 2023
In a sign of the rising scale and seriousness of the hypersonic competition, U.S. and China opened advanced new wind tunnels within a few days of each other.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Funding & Policy

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y and AH-1Z
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USMC Near-Term Aviation Plan Focuses On Swarming Munitions, VTOL

Jun 05, 2023
The USMC modernization plan for aviation focuses a starting a new loitering munition program and investing in vertical take-off and landing systems.
Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16
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Denmark Plans Defense Spending Increase To Answer Ukraine War

Jun 05, 2023
Denmark has joined the growing list of European nations expected to increase its defense spending in response to Russia’s invasion of parts of Ukraine.
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GAO Report Cites NASA For Cost Performance Improvement

May 31, 2023
NASA has managed to improve the cost performance of 16 major projects over the past year, a GAO report says.

Programs

Airbus Helicopters Caracal
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Netherlands Selects Airbus Caracal To Replace Cougar Helicopter

Jun 05, 2023
The Netherlands has selected Airbus’ H225M Caracal transport helicopter as the future rotary-wing mount of the country’s special forces.
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Time To Bring Back Looking Glass Mission, Congressman Argues

Jun 01, 2023
The U.S. Air Force should return to its Cold War-era practice of flying a nuclear command post 24/7, a key lawmaker argues. 
Pratt & Whitney F135 engine test
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Subsystem Flaw Found In 2008 Caused $38 Billion F-35 Issue: GAO

May 31, 2023
A new audit report blames a cooling system flaw that Lockheed Martin discovered 15 years ago for a problem that could cost $38 billion in extra repair bills.

Operations

SpaceX Cargo launch
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SpaceX Dragon Cargo Ship Enroute To ISS

Jun 05, 2023
A SpaceX Dragon capsule lifted off for a resupply run to the International Space Station on June 5, carrying more than 7,200 lb. of cargo.
Business Jet
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Human Trafficking Prevention Effort Gains GA Support

Jun 02, 2023
A U.S. government initiative aimed at raising awareness of human trafficking is making inroads in the general aviation sector.

Technology

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Destinus Flight Tests Hydrogen Afterburner For High-Speed Project

Jun 01, 2023
Destinus has flown a subscale prototype configured with a hydrogen-fueled afterburner.

Business

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Regent Selling 15 Electric Seaplanes To Filipino Operator INAEC Aviation

May 31, 2023
Regent has signed an agreement to sell 15 of its 12-passenger electric Viceroy seaplanes to Filipino charter operator INAEC Aviation Corporation.

Contracts