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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 13, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 53 June 13, 2024
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Jun 12, 2024
Raytheon to provide DDG-100 tech refresh... Augmentation Systems market reached $559m in 2022... Kongsberg Nanoavionics names Atle Wøllo new CEO...

In Brief

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In Brief: GE Aviation Systems Wins Stand-by Indicators Contract

Jun 12, 2024
News in brief.

Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Bell Boeing MV-22B
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V-22 Will Not Be Fully Mission Capable Until Mid-2025, Navair Chief Says

Jun 12, 2024
The V-22 fleet will not be fully mission capable until mid-2025 as the aircraft return to flight with strict restrictions and tests of a new clutch beginning.
Russian Su-57
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Ukraine Claims Successful Strike On Russian Su-57

Jun 10, 2024
The strike on Akhtubinsk AB, a Russian research and test facility, could mark the first combat loss of Russia’s most advanced low-observable combat aircraft.

Technology

F-16-derived X-62 testbed (foreground)
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EpiSci/PhysicsAI Named First Winner Of DARPA Air Autonomy Program

Jun 12, 2024
EpiSci and PhysicsAI are the first contractors selected for a DARPA program to develop software to enable beyond-visual-range engagement with multiple aircraft.
Kepler Communications’ space data-relay constellation
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Kepler Validates SDA-Compatible Inter-Satellite Links In LEO

Jun 11, 2024
Kepler Communications says it has used optical inter-satellite links to transfer data between two systems in low-Earth orbit.
Aegis MiSSE platform on the ISS
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Aegis Forges Ahead With Flight-Test Technology Development

Jun 11, 2024
Aegis Aerospace anticipates its new Easy-to-Use Payload Interoperable Integration Carrier (EPIIC) will be available for purchase and flight by late 2025.
Apple iPhone text messaging
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Apple Unveils Text Via Satellite As Rivalry With SpaceX Heats Up

Jun 11, 2024
Users of iPhone 14 and newer models will be able to send and receive text messages via a satellite connection, Apple announced at its developer conference.

Funding & Policy

White House
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Biden Administration Outlines Concerns With House’s Defense Bill

Jun 11, 2024
The White House has outlined concerns about the House of Representatives’ version of the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill but stopped short of veto threats.

Programs

Stoke Space FFSC hot-fire test
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Stoke Space Fires Up Initial First Stage Rocket Engine

Jun 11, 2024
Stoke Space has completed a critical first hot-fire test of its full flow staged combustion (FFSC) engine at its test site in Moses Lake, Washington.
airbus oneweb satellite
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Airbus Secures Latest Yahsat Satellite Deal

Jun 10, 2024
Airbus has secured an order from Al Yah Satellite Communications Co. for two more geostationary satcoms and a commitment to work on a LEO system.
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Boeing Reveals New Air Dominance Engineering Site

Jun 11, 2024
The announcement comes as Boeing’s air dominance unit competes for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance contract, plus builds fighters and UAS.
Lockheed Martin C-130J
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Merlin Autonomy System Aims To Reduce SOCOM C-130J Crews

Jun 11, 2024
Autonomous flight system startup Merlin Labs has won a contract potentially worth $105 million to demonstrate a reduced aircrew capability for SOCOM C-130Js.
Taiwan Air Force C-130H
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Taiwan To Upgrade Avionics On 20 C-130H Aircraft

Jun 10, 2024
The Taiwan Air Force plans to upgrade the avionics on its Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft.
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U.S. Army Posts New Solicitation For HADES Aircraft

Jun 11, 2024
The service plans to fly a fleet of 14 medium-large commercial jets carrying multi-intelligence payloads for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System.

Business

Lilium Jet
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Lilium CEO Expresses Confidence About German, French Support

Jun 11, 2024
Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe expects $100 million in loan guarantees from the German and Bavarian governments, while talks with France toward $200 million continue.
Quarterhorse Mk. 1
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Hermeus Eyes Florida Site For Future Engine Test Center

Jun 11, 2024
The location emerged in local news reports in Jacksonville about a $135 million economic development opportunity involving 100 jobs.