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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 6, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 48 June 06, 2024
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Jun 05, 2024
GEORGIA proceeding with new aerospace park... SES demonstrates space relay service... FEV AEROSPACE brand launched at ILA...

In Brief

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In Brief: Daher’s Kayat Adds Chairman Role To CEO Duties

Jun 05, 2024
News in brief.

Programs

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Astronauts Begin Flight Test Of Boeing’s Long-Awaited Commercial Spacecraft

Jun 05, 2024
Two NASA astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS on June 5 for a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
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Airbus Unveils Uncrewed Wingman Concept To Operate With Eurofighters

Jun 05, 2024
Airbus has lifted the veil on its concept for an autonomous collaborative combat aircraft that would accompany current combat aircraft into battle.
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Latest Eurofighter Upgrade Package In Development

Jun 05, 2024
The Phase 4 Enhancements (P4E) package will be the largest and most complex upgrade for the Eurofighter yet.
Baykar Technology TB3
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Ski Jump Trials Prove Bayraktar TB3’s Naval Legs

Jun 04, 2024
Turkish uncrewed air systems developer Baykar Technology has demonstrated its Bayraktar TB3 platform can be operated from a ship fitted with a ski jump.
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Germany Planning Additional Eurofighter Order Before End Of 2025

Jun 05, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has committed to purchasing another 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft to help support the country’s defense industry.
modified pegasus global 6000
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Bombardier Rolls Out Modified Global 6000 For German Pegasus Program

Jun 05, 2024
Photos from Bombardier Defense and Lufthansa Technik Defense show the modified Global 6000 with large cheek and under-fuselage fairings.
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Regent To Use Lloyd’s Register To Help Certify Viceroy Seaglider

May 30, 2024
Lloyd’s Register will also advise Regent on the maritime certification process of the 12-passenger Viceroy with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Operations

Ariane 6
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First Ariane 6 Launch Set For July 9

Jun 05, 2024
The European Space Agency has set forth a specific launch date for the much delayed Ariane 6 launch vehicle of July 9.
Hubble space telescope
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Hubble Gyro Malfunctions Prompt Operational Changes

Jun 05, 2024
Since the latest malfunction, NASA has decided to transition the Hubble Space Telescope to a single-gyroscope operating mode by mid-June, officials say.
Prefire liftoff
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NASA's 2nd Prefire Small Satellite Placed Into Orbit

Jun 05, 2024
The Electron's launch was followed 53 min. later by deployment of "Prefire and Ice" into a 326-mi.-high orbit.

Funding & Policy

Japanese Railgun
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Japan Signs Railgun Cooperation Pact With France, Germany

May 31, 2024
Japan’s defense acquisition agency ATLA says it has struck an agreement with authorities in France and Germany to explore railgun technology.
National People’s Congress
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Budget Brief: More Of The Same For Chinese Defense Spending In 2024

Mar 11, 2024
Chinese defense expenditure will remain at around 1.2% of GDP, although aspects of wider defense spending are understood to not be included in that official figure.

Business

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Lockheed Signs New Partner For Small Satellite Launches

Jun 05, 2024
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 Alpha rocket launches through 2029.