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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 15, 2023

VOL. 285 NO. 53 September 15, 2023
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Funding & Policy

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U.S. Clears South Korea To Buy More F-35As

Sep 14, 2023
The U.S. government has cleared South Korea to move forward with a previously approved plan to buy a second batch of Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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NASA Appoints Director For UAP Research

Sep 14, 2023
NASA pledged to be transparent in its data, but it declined to identify the director to shield him or her from potential harassment.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Triton
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MQ-4C Passes IOC Milestone For New Configuration

Sep 14, 2023
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft system has been cleared for initial operating capability by the U.S. Navy.

Programs

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USAF Shares Latest Tanker Follow-on Requirements With Industry

Sep 14, 2023
The request for information (RFI) was published on Sept. 15 by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
Leonardo proteus
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Leonardo Helicopters Advancing Proteus Uncrewed Helicopter

Sep 14, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed a model of what it calls a “mature concept” of the 2-3-metric-ton rotary-wing UAS demonstrator, which the OEM hopes to fly in 2025.
lockheed Martin extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
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British Army Exploring MLRS Launched Effects

Sep 14, 2023
The UK Army’s Long-Range Area Effects Demonstrator is exploring how the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System could carry different payloads.
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UK Investing In £40 Million Eurofighter Helmet Upgrade

Sep 13, 2023
The service wants to integrate the BAE Systems Striker II helmet into its Eurofighter fleet.
1:2 model of TASA satellite launch vehicle
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Taiwan’s TASA Showcases Hybrid-Powered Launch Vehicle

Sep 14, 2023
The Taiwan Space Agency's three-stage satellite launch vehicle measures 82 ft. in length, has a diameter of 7.2 ft. and a takeoff mass of 37 tons.
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MARSS Unveils Man-Portable Anti-Drone Aerial Ram

Sep 14, 2023
MARSS unveiled its Interceptor anti-drone system last year.
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Japan To Develop New Air-to-Air Missile By 2030

Sep 14, 2023
A policy review document released this week shows it will take seven years to complete.
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USAF Buys Charger To Support Beta eCTOL Flight Testing

Sep 14, 2023
Beta has been working with AFWerx and Agility Prime for more than three years.
Type II loitering munition with Humvee launcher at TADTE
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Taiwan Unveils Type II Loitering Munition

Sep 14, 2023
The Type II Loitering Munition has been developed entirely in-house, including the seeker, warhead and propulsion, according to an NCIST engineer.
Teng Yun II
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Taiwan’s Teng Yun UAS Nears Operational Test Milestone

Sep 14, 2023
The fate of Taiwan's Teng Yun II, or “Cloud Rider,” UAS will be decided after operational testing has been completed after a 16-year development path.

Operations

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Axiom Space’s Third Private Astronaut Crew Cleared For ISS Visit

Sep 13, 2023
The four crewmembers plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbital lab.
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Space Station Returnees Grateful For Scientific Opportunities

Sep 12, 2023
Three of NASA’s four Crew-6 astronauts who recently returned from the International Space Station expressed satisfaction with their contributions.

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