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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 1, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 44 September 01, 2023
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Funding & Policy

Grant Shapps
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UK Names Grant Shapps As Defense Secretary

Aug 31, 2023
The UK government has named Grant Shapps as Secretary of State for Defense after the departure of Ben Wallace.
P-3
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Portugal Acquires Germany’s P-3 Orions

Aug 31, 2023
Lockheed Martin’s P-3 Orion maritime patroller looks set to have an extended operational life in Europe after Portugal purchased Germany’s fleet.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

F-16
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Lockheed Martin Backs Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Training

Aug 31, 2023
Lockheed is supporting the European effort to create a F-16 training school in Romania ahead of a potential transfer of F-16s to Ukraine.
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Pentagon Stands Up New UAP Activity Website

Aug 31, 2023
The Pentagon on Aug. 31 created a new website to post unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) reports as incidents are resolved.
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Victus Nox Enters Hot Standby Phase

Aug 30, 2023
Space Systems Command’s Victus Nox rapid launch demonstration has entered its “hot standby phase.”

Programs

rear fuselage block 70 f-16
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PZL Mielec Producing Block 70 F-16 Rear Fuselages

Aug 31, 2023
Polish company PZL Mielec is producing around 50% of the Lockheed Martin F-16 rear fuselage section, with plans to expand this to 70-80% by the end of 2024.
KAI and Airbus signing ceremony in South Korea
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Airbus, KAI Kickstart Light Attack Helicopter Production

Aug 31, 2023
Airbus Helicopters supplies the drive system and autopilot for South Korea's Light Armed Helicopter program, with KAI set to deliver the first aircraft in 2024.
Bombardier avionics
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Bombardier Adds Vision Avionics Upgrade For Global 5000/6000

Aug 31, 2023
According to Bombardier, the Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) includes features currently available on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft. 

Technology

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U.S. Air Force Conducts First Flights At New Autonomy Proving Ground

Aug 31, 2023
Autonomy Prime was established to engage nontraditional players in the development of autonomous capabilities for U.S. Air Force platforms.

Business

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Saab Buys UK Uncrewed Systems Developer BlueBear

Aug 31, 2023
Sweden’s Saab has snapped up UK-based uncrewed systems development house BlueBear.
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Digital Thread In A&D: Current State And Future Trends

Aug 30, 2023
Billions of dollars are being invested in model-based and digital everything.

Aviation Week Forecasts