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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 25, 2024

VOL. 289 NO. 61 September 25, 2024
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Programs

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DARPA Opens Search For Novel, Uncrewed Heavy-Lifter

Sep 24, 2024
Responses to the RFI are expected to feature an eclectic mix of solutions to the problem.
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BAE Systems Eyes 2025 Launch For Azalea LEO Satellite Cluster

Sep 24, 2024
The launch is slated to take place on a SpaceX Falcon 9X in October 2025, BAE Systems’ Director of Space Doug Liddle says.
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German Space Command Eyes Active Space Defenses

Sep 24, 2024
The German Space Command is exploring the possibility of launching an active in-orbit space defense project not unlike what France is pursuing.
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UK To Explore eLoran For Alternative Navigation Project

Sep 24, 2024
The UK Defense Ministry wants to experiment with deployable Enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) signals.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Boeing strike
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Boeing Presents New Offer To Machinists

Sep 24, 2024
Boeing has presented what it terms its best and final offer to striking International Association of Machinists (IAM), the company says.

Operations

new glenn hot fire test
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Blue Origin Test Fires New Glenn Upper Stage

Sep 24, 2024
The static test fire at Cape Canaveral SFS marked Blue Origin’s first fueling of a New Glenn rocket stage with flight propellants, and the first engine burn of an integrated flight stage.

Funding & Policy

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UK Defense Secretary Reiterates Commitment To Increased Spending

Sep 24, 2024
UK Defense Secretary John Healey has reiterated the new Labour government’s commitment to increasing defense spending to the equivalent of 2.5% of GDP.
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U.S., Allies Establish Financing Network For Critical Mineral Supply

Sep 24, 2024
The Mineral Security Partnership will provide targeted financial and diplomatic support for strategic projects along the value chain, the U.S. State Department said.
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RAF Boss Warns Of Space Threats As China Trails Skynet Satellite

Sep 24, 2024
The UK’s military space efforts are not matching the change in the threat and more may need to happen, a Royal Air Force official says.
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CEO Of Startup Latitude Praises ESA’s Launcher Challenge Idea

Sep 20, 2024
The praise demonstrates that startups are eagerly awaiting the new form of competition in Europe.
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Taiwan Establishes Defense Innovation Unit

Sep 20, 2024
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry says the unit was established Feb. 1, but its existence was not revealed until Sept. 18.

Business

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Emirati Edge Group Establishes Space Business

Sep 23, 2024
The creation of Fada follows the establishment of UAE Space Agency’s strategic partnership with Edge in November 2023.
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Offshore Helicopter Services Contracted For North Sea SAR

Sep 17, 2024
The Aberdeen-based operator will undertake SAR missions for North Sea offshore platforms until 2032.
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Satellite Manufacturers Pitch Small Designs For Beyond-LEO Orbits

Sep 18, 2024
Seeing business cases solidifying, manufacturers are striving to keep production costs low.

Air Forces In Focus