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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 20, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 13 July 20, 2023
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Funding & Policy

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Launch Surge Expands Competition For NSSL Providers

Jul 19, 2023
Two companies were previously expected to be selected in the Lane 2 designation of the upcoming NSSL Phase 3 competition.
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Brazilian Army To Buy First Loitering Munitions

Jul 19, 2023
A request for information published on July 10 by the Brazilian Army Commission requests pricing data for two types of loitering munitions.
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U.S. Likely To Join NATO In F-16 Training Of Ukrainians, USAF Says

Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. is likely to join the coalition of NATO nations establishing training for Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 combat aircraft.
Thales Alenia Space
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Eurocontrol Delivers Concept For Higher-Airspace Operations

Jul 18, 2023
The concept of operations may pave the way for future higher-airspace operations, above 60,000 ft.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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F-35 Supply Chain Stuck At 156 Goal Without Broad Investment

Jul 19, 2023
Lockheed says increasing production beyond the 156-a-year level would require a business case based on an influx of new orders from new or existing customers.
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U.S. OKs Massive Amraam Export Deal For Germany

Jul 19, 2023
The approved package includes the AIM-120C-8 variant and up to 12 spare guidance sections, plus captive air training missiles.
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SDA: FOO Fighter Targets Classified Threats Existing Plan Can’t Cover

Jul 19, 2023
This is the focus of the recently announced Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) program.
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U.S. To Send More NASAMS, Phoenix Ghosts To Ukraine

Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. is sending additional high-end air defense systems, precision aerial munitions and kamikaze drones to Ukraine.
NASAM
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Taiwan Expresses Interest In Acquiring Nasams From U.S.

Jul 19, 2023
Taiwanese Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng notes that the effectiveness of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System has been demonstrated in Ukraine.
Royal Navy merlin aw101 helicopters
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Leonardo, Lockheed Martin To Extend Life Of UK Navy Merlin Helicopters

Jul 19, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin won £1.86 million ($2.43 million) contracts for an initial phase of the Merlin Out of Service Date Extension Program.
Airbus H175
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Airbus Secures H175 Certification In China

Jul 19, 2023
Airbus has secured Chinese certification for its H175 twin-engine super-medium helicopter in China.

Operations

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Ukraine’s Starlink Use Shows Potency Of Megaconstellations: Spacecom

Jul 19, 2023
Ukraine has depended on Starlink for expansive battlefield communication.
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New ISS Research To Focus On Water Sanitation, Fire Prevention

Jul 18, 2023
The Northrop Grumman-built resupply vessel is planned for launch on an Antares rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore on Aug. 1

Defense Market Intelligence Notes