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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 16, 2023

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Programs

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NATO Selects Boeing E-7 For AWACS Modernization

Nov 15, 2023
The decision to select the E-7 has been made by a consortium of nations including Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania and the U.S.
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USAF Considering Aerial Refueling For Early CCAs

Nov 15, 2023
The U.S. Air Force wants its early Collaborative Combat Aircraft to have range equal to or beyond that of fighter aircraft.
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Boeing Preparing Strategy For Future T-7 Variants

Nov 15, 2023
Boeing plans to release a strategy soon for adapting the T-7A for new missions after the trainer jet enters full-rate production.
boeing ah-64E
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Boeing Begins Moroccan Apache Production

Nov 15, 2023
The Apache acquisition is part of a major recapitalization of Morocco's armed forces in response to neighboring Algeria’s burgeoning military capability.
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KF-21 Survives Budget Cut Scare In South Korea

Nov 15, 2023
The South Korean National Assembly has assigned a KRW 238.6 billion ($182.9 million) production budget for Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighters.
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L-15 Jet Trainers Will Equip Emirati Aerobatic Team, UAE Official Confirms

Nov 15, 2023
Colonel Saeed Al-Ghawi tells ShowNews that 12 L-15s have been purchased as a replacement for the UAE's Leonardo/Aermacchi MB-339s.
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Dufour Delivers Aero2 eVTOL UAS For U.S. Testing

Nov 03, 2023
Swiss startup Dufour Aerospace has delivered an Aero2 X2.2 demo to U.S. drone operator Spright for flight testing of the electric tiltwing UAS in Oregon.
AW169
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Leonardo Helicopters' AW169 Seeking New Emirati Roles

Nov 14, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters is sending its AW169 twin-engine helicopter on a tour of Emirati rotorcraft operators.
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Startup Rotor Flight Tests Autonomous Robinson Helicopter

Nov 09, 2023
U.S. startup Rotor Technologies has completed a flight test campaign with a pair of Robinson R22 light helicopters converted to autonomous flight control.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Nov 16, 2023
STATE DEPT. approves SM-6 sale to Korea... BELL 429 sold for offshore ops in Cameroon...

In Brief

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In Brief: Australia’s First Triton UAS Flies

Nov 16, 2023
News in brief.

Technology

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Quantum Space Eyes 2024 Launch Of Test Sensor For Cislunar Network

Nov 15, 2023
Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.

Business

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Terran Orbital Walks Back Rivada Constellation Expectations

Nov 14, 2023
Terran Orbital is walking back its own midterm expectations.
Sinyar
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Edge Group Unveiling New Uncrewed Aircraft, Missiles

Nov 12, 2023
The United Arab Emirates Edge Group has revealed a number of new products, including its proposal for an uncrewed version of the Polish-designed Flaris LAR 1 very light jet.
Larry Culp GE Aerospace
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Former Airbus, BBA CEOs To Join GE Aerospace Board

Nov 14, 2023
The former CEOs of Airbus and BBA Aviation—Tom Enders and Margaret Billson, respectively—are joining the board of directors of GE Aerospace.

Funding & Policy

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NASA Has Fingers Crossed On Mars Sample Return Challenges

Nov 14, 2023
The review board was convened in the spring for a second independent assessment of the mission architecture and cost.
kamala harris and bill nelson
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U.S. Agency Responsibilities For Private Space Activities Proposed

Nov 15, 2023
A White House official says U.S. space regulations—developed decades ago—were crafted when commercial space capabilities were limited.
NASA Associate Administrator Robert Cabana
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NASA Associate Administrator Robert Cabana To Retire

Nov 14, 2023
Cabana has served as NASA’s associate administrator since May 2021, the agency’s third-highest administrative position.

Operations

SpaceX Starship
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FAA Clears SpaceX For Nov. 17 Launch Attempt

Nov 15, 2023
SpaceX is targeting launch of its second Starship-SuperHeavy vehicle on Nov. 17 from Boca Chica Beach, Texas.
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SpaceX Launches 113 Payloads On Ninth Dedicated Rideshare

Nov 14, 2023
Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.