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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 2, 2024

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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

May 01, 2024
NORTHROP has B-2 duct assembly contract... AURORA funded for Phase 1B of SPRINT... HAPS market estimated at $86m...

Programs

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UK New Medium Helicopter Numbers Cut by A Third

May 01, 2024
A planned fleet of new medium rotorcraft for the UK armed services has been cut in size by a third, industry officials have revealed to lawmakers.
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V-22 Office Looks At Long-Term Upgrades Amid Near-Term Fixes

Apr 30, 2024
The V-22 Program Office is starting a new study looking at long-term modernization of the tiltrotor.
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Elbit Secures International Customer For New Red Sky Air Defense System

Apr 30, 2024
Elbit Systems has announced a $50 million contract from an unspecified international customer for its new Red Sky very short-range air defense system.
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H55 Announces Commercialization Of B23 Energic Electric Trainer

Apr 30, 2024
Swiss electric propulsion developer H55 has announced the commercialization and opening of the orderbook for the Bristell B23 Energic.
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Boeing Demonstrates MQ-25 Refueling Command By F/A-18

May 01, 2024
A recent simulator test shows that a U.S. Navy fighter pilot will be able to command an MQ-25 Stingray to start the aerial refueling process.
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Belgium Invests In Industry To Support European Future Fighter Program

Apr 30, 2024
Belgium has officially become an observer in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS), Airbus officials have stated.
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Firefly/Northrop Ramp Up Miranda Tests For Antares And MLV

Apr 30, 2024
Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman remain on track to debut the new Antares 330 launch vehicle in 2025.

Business

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Leonardo DRS Sees Rising Sensing & Computing Demand

May 01, 2024
Leonardo DRS beat Wall Street’s expectations in terms of both sales and profitability in the first quarter.
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Leidos Eyes AUKUS Opportunities After Fruitful First Quarter

Apr 30, 2024
Defense contractor Leidos sees growing opportunities in a geopolitically fraught world.

Operations

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NASA’s Wilmore, Williams Eager For Starliner Liftoff

May 01, 2024
Launch is planned for 10:34 p.m. EDT on May 6 atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral.

Funding & Policy

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NASA Funds 12 Concept Studies For Mars Commercial Services

May 01, 2024
NASA on May 1 selected nine companies for a dozen concept studies aimed at expanding the exploration of Mars.