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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 23, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 17 April 23, 2024
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The Debrief

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The Debrief: U.S. Navy Considers Replicator Approach For MQ-8C Replacement

Apr 22, 2024
The 6,000-lb., MQ-8C will soon be gone, but the requirement will not be forgotten.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Funding & Policy

E-7
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Canada Plans To Spend C$5 Billion On AEW Aircraft

Apr 22, 2024
Canada plans to spend more than C$5 billion ($3.65 billion) on the acquisition of airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, defense officials have confirmed.
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Turkey Bolsters Indigenous Aircraft Programs With New Orders

Apr 22, 2024
Turkey’s indigenous aircraft developments have been bolstered by contracts from the country’s military and government agencies.
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FAA To Require Reentry Licensing Before Return Capsule Launch

Apr 22, 2024
The FAA gave Varda Space permission to launch in June 2023 without a reentry license, and the regulator does not want to repeat the situation.
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NASA Marks Earth Day With Plans For New Airborne Environmental Studies

Apr 22, 2024
The approx. $120 million NASA Earth science campaign aims to bring airborne scientific insight to environmental concerns and is set to unfold over 2026 to 2029.

Operations

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Missile Defense Agency Takes Over LRDR Operations

Apr 22, 2024
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has taken over operations of its new missile defense radar in Alaska, which is also tracking objects on orbit for the Space Force.

Programs

H160
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Airbus’ H160 Emerges Leaner, Lighter As Deliveries Accelerate

Apr 22, 2024
An audit of the in-service Airbus H160 twin-engine medium helicopter fleet confirms a lower empty weight and lower-than-anticipated fuel consumption.
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ShinMaywa Eyes Rescue Role For Uncrewed Amphibian

Apr 22, 2024
Japan’s ShinMaywa Industries is considering collaborating with a maritime search-and-rescue support service using an uncrewed amphibian, the XU-M, now in flight testing.
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Spanish Company Secures Patriot PAC-3 Missile Work

Apr 22, 2024
Spanish defense firm Grupo Oesia will support production of components for Patriot Advanced Capability — 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) weapons.

Technology

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USAF AI Vs. Human ‘Dogfights’ Show Progression Of Autonomy Tests

Apr 22, 2024
The service has been relying on the X-62 Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA).

Contracts