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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 9, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 27 August 09, 2023
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Operations

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New Focus Needed On ‘Missile Defeat,’ U.S. Army Official Says

Aug 08, 2023
The Pentagon needs a new way to coordinate and advocate for “missile defeat,” the U.S. Army’s top missile defense official says.
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What Is The U.S. Army’s New Logistics Team Looking To Buy?

Aug 08, 2023
The service in March announced the creation of a new cross-functional team (CFT) in Army Futures Command.
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Russia Launches New Navigation Satellite

Aug 08, 2023
Russia has started to modernize its Glonass space-based navigation system with a new generation of satellites.

Daily Briefs

Programs

Kawasaki C-2
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Japan Studies Air-Dropping Cruise Missiles From C-2 Airlifter

Aug 07, 2023
The Japan Air Self Defense Force's Kawasaki C-2 airlifter could carry long-range anti-surface missiles that ignite after being air dropped.
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U.S. Navy Looks Beyond GPS Navigation For Hypersonic Weapon

Aug 08, 2023
The Conventional Prompt Strike missile is one of several weapon systems pursuing alternatives to an increasingly threatened GPS-based approach to navigation.
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NASA Acknowledges Challenges In Artemis III Schedule

Aug 08, 2023
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other key agency leaders are acknowledging challenges in meeting the December 2025 schedule for the Artemis III lunar landing.
Cessna Sky Courier
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Cessna SkyCourier Earns Brazil’s ANAC Certification

Aug 08, 2023
Textron Aviation has won type certification from the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC) for its Cessna 408 SkyCourier utility turboprop.
A segment of a rocket motor for Northrop Grumman’s Next-Generation Interceptor
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Northrop Grumman Plans NGI Motor Test Fire This Year

Aug 08, 2023
Northrop Grumman is accelerating its proposal and says it could deliver its Next Generation Interceptor prototype as early as 2026.

Business

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Firefly Signs NRO For New On-Demand In-Orbit Service

Aug 08, 2023
The offerings are built around a new family of vehicles known as Elytra (a term for the wings of a firefly).
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Benchmark Raises $33M, Grows Production Capacity For Thrusters

Aug 08, 2023
Benchmark Space Systems, a propulsion systems manufacturer, has raised a $33 million Series B round.
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Lockheed Martin Opens Small Sat Assembly Facility In Colorado

Aug 08, 2023
Lockheed Martin has opened a 20,000-ft.2 small satellite assembly facility at its Waterton campus in Littleton, Colorado.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Army To Increase Number Of Patriot Battalions

Aug 08, 2023
The U.S. Army plans to increase its Patriot missile defense units even as it faces intense recruiting issues sparked by a congressional push to grow its force.
Satcom Direct and Gilat antenna
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Satcom Direct And Gilat Partner On ESA Antennas

Aug 07, 2023
Satcom Direct and Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks to develop and supply electronically steered antennas o connect with OneWeb’s new satellite constellation.

In Memoriam

David Bond
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An Appreciation: Aviation Week Editor David Bond

Aug 09, 2023
During more than three decades in our Washington bureau, Bond wore many hats: reporter, editor, content innovator and mentor to young journalists.

Air Forces In Focus