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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 21, 2024

VOL. 288 NO. 58 June 21, 2024
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Business

Lockheed Martin F-35
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Honeywell Buys Ex-Cobham Radar, Defense Technology Specialist CAES

Jun 20, 2024
Honeywell International says it is buying the U.S.-based radar and electronic-warfare businesses of the former Cobham company for around $1.9 billion.
U.S. Air Force/BoeingE-7 Wedgetail
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USAF, Boeing ‘Getting To Closure’ On E-7A Negotiations

Jun 18, 2024
The U.S. Air Force is close to an agreement with Boeing on the E-7A Wedgetail program, after cost disagreements derailed the program for months.
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Japan’s Synspective Signs 10-Launch Contract With Rocket Lab

Jun 18, 2024
Rocket Lab will provide 10 Electron launches to deploy an Earth observation network for Japan’s Synspective, which is building an SAR constellation.

Operations

Image from Hubble Space Telescope
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Hubble Space Telescope Begins Single-Gyro Operations

Jun 20, 2024
The Hubble Space Telescope has initiated imagery gathering with a single gyroscope, following the malfunction of one of the three aiming and steering devices.
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U.S. Agrees To Fly Indian Astronaut To ISS

Jun 18, 2024
The Biden administration on June 17 announced its intention to fly an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
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NASA, Boeing Extend Starliner Mission Once Again

Jun 19, 2024
NASA and Boeing have once again extended the stay of the CST-100 Starliner’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) at the International Space Station.
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China’s Geespace Deploys Satellite Constellation In Middle East

Jun 18, 2024
Geespace, the satellite technology arm of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, says it has deployed its Future Mobility Constellation in the Middle East.

Technology

NH90 TTH
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Airbus Begins Flight Testing Special Forces-Dedicated NH90

Jun 18, 2024
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight testing of a new configuration of the NH90 battlefield transport helicopter developed for France's special forces.
South Korean Air Force KF-21
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S. Korean Electronic Attack KF-21 In Works, Along With New Variants

Jun 18, 2024
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korea Aerospace Industries are in early studies for an electronic-attack variant of the twin-seat KF-21.

Programs

mdcn Mbda
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MBDA Proposes Land-Based Cruise Missiles For European Deep-Strike Capability

Jun 19, 2024
Missile manufacturer MBDA is proposing to develop a ground-launched conventional deep-strike cruise missile to provide a new deterrent capability for Europe.
Leonardo Helicopters Fenice AW249
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Europe’s Newest Attack Helicopter Makes Parisian Public Debut

Jun 18, 2024
The Italian Army has declared the new AW249 Fenice attack helicopter a pillar of its transformation, following its public debut at the Eurosatory defense show.
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL
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SkyDrive Applies To FAA For eVTOL Type Certification

Jun 18, 2024
SkyDrive has applied to the FAA for a type certificate for its SD-05 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxi.
nomads
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Kongsberg Pitches Mobile Nasams

Jun 18, 2024
Kongsberg has begun marketing a mobile version of Nasams, which has enjoyed strong demand in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Fleet Snapshot