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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 26, 2024

VOL. 289 NO. 62 September 26, 2024
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Sep 25, 2024
SAAB plans Michigan munitions factory... SPACE ISAC expands capability... RAYTHEON suporting V-22 software fixes...

Programs

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MDA Picks Northrop Grumman For Glide Phase Interceptor

Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. and Japan have chosen Northrop Grumman to continue development of a new long-range hypersonic defense system known as the glide phase interceptor.
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Aurora Reveals New Specs For DARPA Liberty Lifter Concept

Sep 24, 2024
The Boeing subsidiary’s proposed version of the Liberty Lifter demonstrator features a 213-ft. wingspan and the ability to carry up 50,000 lb. of cargo.
DO228 NXT wings
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First Relaunched Do228 NXT Enters Final Assembly

Sep 24, 2024
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has begun final assembly of the first wing for the Do228 NXT, four years after acquiring the program from Switzerland’s RUAG.

Operations

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U.S. Space Command Chief Sees Directed Energy Threats Growing

Sep 25, 2024
The threats to space systems from directed energy weapons is going to grow, the head of U.S. Space Command warns.
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China Launches ICBM Into Pacific In Rare Test

Sep 25, 2024
The ministry of defense said the Rocket Force launched an ICBM carrying a dummy warhead on Sept. 25 at 8:44 a.m. Beijing time.
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Northrop Grumman Completes Hybrid Satcom Demo For AFRL

Sep 25, 2024
The demonstration saw Northrop Grumman’s hybrid satcom terminal connect with a ViaSat-3 F1 satellite in Geosynchronous orbit at Ka frequencies.

Funding & Policy

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UK Reviewing Military Commitments Alongside Spending Plans

Sep 25, 2024
The UK has launched an assessment of its military commitments as part of a wider strategic defense review.
NATO flags
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Budget Brief: NATO Finally Makes Progress On Spending Levels

Sep 17, 2024
In 2024 average defense expenditure among NATO members has surpassed guideline levels for the first time this century.

Technology

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USAF To Demo Geothermal Power Tech For Airfields

Sep 24, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Sage Geosystems a $1.9 million contract to demonstrate geothermal powerplant technology that could power the service’s airfields.

Business

Striking Textron workers
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What Does The Machinists Strike Mean For Textron Aviation?

Sep 25, 2024
The impact of the strike by unionized workers at Textron Aviation, which delivers about 15 business jets a month, will depend on how long the action lasts.
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Axiom Space, Burjeel Holdings Sign Space Health Research Agreement

Sep 24, 2024
The agreement was announced Sept. 24 at the Burjeel Institute for Global Health in New York.