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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 23, 2024

VOL. 287 NO. 15 January 23, 2024
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Weekly Debrief

Lockheed Martin F-35
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The Debrief: High Stakes For F-35 In Lockheed's Upcoming Financial Report

Jan 22, 2024
An unusual level of suspense comes with Lockheed Martin’s first quarterly status update on the F-35 program.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Pentagon Approves B-21 Low-Rate Production

Jan 22, 2024
The Pentagon's top weapons buyer has given Northrop Grumman the go-ahead for low-rate production of the B-21 Raider.
type 45 destroyer
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UK Upgrading Sea Viper Air Defense System

Jan 22, 2024
The UK is set to upgrade the Sea Viper air defense system that equips its Type 45 destroyers to enable improved capabilities against ballistic missiles.
Sierra Space LIFE burst test
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Full-Scale Sierra Inflatable Habitat Passes Burst Test

Jan 22, 2024
Sierra Space has successfully completed an ultimate burst pressure test of a full-size inflatable space station module, rupturing the structure at 77 psi.
boxer
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Germany To Develop New Short-Range Air Defense System

Jan 22, 2024
German lawmakers have approved €1.23 billion ($1.34 billion) in funding for the development of a new mobile short-range air defense system.
Pratt & Whitney F135 engine test
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Forgotten Flashlight Causes $4 Million In F-35 Engine Damage

Jan 19, 2024
During a test run on the ground, the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine ingested a flashlight left inside an inlet during a maintenance inspection.
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Viasat Proves UK SBAS As EGNOS Alternative

Jan 22, 2024
Viasat demonstrated its system using Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Center’s Saab 340B twin-turboprop in January.

Operations

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U.S., UK Target Houthis In New Round Of Strikes

Jan 22, 2024
The U.S. and UK on Jan. 22 conducted another round of air strikes on Houthi militia targets inside Yemen.
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Japan Switches Off Lunar Lander In Bid To Save Mission

Jan 22, 2024
JAXA has temporarily powered down its ailing lunar lander so that it has sufficient power to restart the craft once the Sun shines on it at the right angle.
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Brazilian Pilots Start Testing Gripen’s Infrared Targeting Sensor

Jan 18, 2024
The passive, long-range sensor is being added to the Brazilian Air Force inventory through the Gripen acquisition program.
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Wing Unveils Larger Delivery Drone

Jan 17, 2024
Wing has introduced a larger delivery drone, sized to fulfill larger orders.
ax-3 docking
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Ax-3 Private Astronaut Crew Docks To International Space Station

Jan 20, 2024
The Dragon Freedom capsule made contact with the orbital lab's U.S. segment Harmony module at 5:42 a.m. EST, initiating a 15-min. docking sequence.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Sanctions Iraqi Airline For Supporting Iranian-Backed Militias

Jan 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad for providing materiel support to Iranian-backed militias.

Contracts