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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 14, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 9 July 14, 2023
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Programs

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RAAF Eyes Super Hornet Extension, Future Competition

Jul 13, 2023
The new plan means the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is no longer guaranteed to win a follow-on order.
F-35A
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Pratt Moves Forward On F-35 Engine Upgrade With New Contract

Jul 13, 2023
Speaking at the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, a Pratt & Whitney executive says it has 400 engineers working on a major upgrade for the F135 engine.
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Airbus Preparing To Build Team For Future UK Skynet Satellite Bid

Jul 13, 2023
No formal requirements for the satellites, their numbers or timelines for their service entry have been released.
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Two Bidders In Play For USAF BWB Demonstrator

Jul 13, 2023
A planned downselect announcement is expected in about three weeks for the program.
Tempest concept
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GCAP Nations Eye ‘Several Hundred’ Export Sales

Jul 13, 2023
The trination Global Combat Air Program could see several hundred export sales of the crewed aircraft that emerges, industry figures suggest.
Saab Gripen E Pilot
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Gripen E Test Pilot Ready To Impress RIAT Crowds

Jul 13, 2023
When Saab test pilot Andre Brannstrom launches the Gripen E into the skies above the RIAT, it will be the type’s debut display outside Scandinavia.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Twelve
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Twelve Breaks Ground On Power-To-Liquid SAF Production In Moses Lake

Jul 12, 2023
Twelve broke ground on a power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Moses Lake on July 11.

Funding & Policy

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NASA’s Fiscal 2024 Budget Cut Under Senate, House Spending Measures

Jul 13, 2023
The CJS portion of the 2024 spending legislation that includes NASA and which was marked up by the full committee passed by a bipartisan 28-1 vote.
Gripen
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Next Swedish Fighter Decision Remains Several Years Away

Jul 13, 2023
In June 2022, Sweden’s defense materiel agency FMV awarded a contract to Saab to begin studies on the next generation of combat aircraft.
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U.S. Air Force Expects KC-46 Deliveries To Resume Next Month

Jul 13, 2023
The U.S. Air Force expects to resume accepting deliveries of KC-46s next month.

Operations

RAF Typhoon
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Road Operations Planned For RAF Typhoons, F-35Bs

Jul 13, 2023
Both demonstrations are part of a wider effort to make RAF training more realistic and relevant in modern combat.
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USAF Details Broad-Based Fleet Fuel Savings Initiatives

Jul 13, 2023
The U.S. Air Force plans to conduct additional test flights of drag reduction modifications to its Boeing C-17, KC-135 and Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft.
A Ukrainian Air Force An-26
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Russian Aircraft Losses Total 176 In Ukraine: RAF Chief

Jul 13, 2023
The RAF data offers the latest estimate from an official, independent source on military aviation losses for both sides since early March.

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