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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 17, 2024

VOL. 290 NO. 13 October 17, 2024
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Business

Airbus stand at IAC
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Airbus Plans Defense and Space Job Cuts, Realignment

Oct 16, 2024
Airbus says it will cut staff and reorganize its Defense and Space unit to respond to business challenges that have dented the company’s earnings since 2023.
Boeing logo in grass
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Daily Memo: Boeing’s Breakup Is Not If, But How And When

Oct 15, 2024
The next Boeing probably will not be an aerospace and defense conglomerate.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Thales Alenia Space Wins Additional Iride Satellite Work

Oct 16, 2024
The total size of the constellation is now 13 spacecraft.

Programs

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ISS Deorbit Vehicle’s Launch Tied To Station Replacement

Oct 16, 2024
The deorbit vehicle effectively needs to complete its mission within about 18 months of launch.
Remotely operated munition
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France Tests Ukraine-Bound Loitering Attack Munition

Oct 16, 2024
France has tested a loitering attack munition it plans to ship to Ukraine, according to French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Axiom's AxEMU spacesuit
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Axiom Space Unveils Artemis EVA Spacesuit

Oct 16, 2024
Axiom Space says it is on track to deliver the spacesuits for the Artemis III mission and is stepping up testing to validate its design.
MHI CCA models
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Mitsubishi Heavy Starts Early CCA Research And Design

Oct 16, 2024
MHI has begun developing collaborative combat aircraft which it hopes to mass produce by leveraging Mitsubishi's strong automobile industrial capability.
ESA D-Orbit officials at signing
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ESA, D-Orbit Partner On In-Orbit Servicing Mission

Oct 14, 2024
ESA and space tug startup D-Orbit are planning a demonstration and ensuing commercial mission for satellite life extension in geostationary orbit.
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GCAP Treaty Close To Ratification By Partner Nations

Oct 16, 2024
Both the UK and Japan have ratified the GIGO treaty, and Italian lawmakers are expected to approve it shortly.
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IAI Teases New Short-Range Missile At AUSA

Oct 16, 2024
The 1.6-mi.-range Teaser missile is now in production with a warhead suited for attacking enemy troops and light vehicles.
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Anduril To Produce Roadrunner-M Interceptors For Defense Department

Oct 09, 2024
The nearly $250 million order follows a deployment of the Roadrunner-M last January for an operational evaluation.

Operations

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Search Continues For Missing EA-18 Crews After Crash

Oct 16, 2024
Aerial searches continued throughout the night but responders are dealing with mountainous terrain, cloudy weather and low visibility.
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U.S. Army Shifts Its Approach To Mishap Prevention

Oct 16, 2024
The Army first stood down its rotary-wing fleets in April 2023 following a series of crashes.
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NASA’s Crew-8 Dragon Return Still Delayed By Weather

Oct 16, 2024
The decision to proceed awaits further assessment of the weather outlook scheduled for Oct. 18.

Funding & Policy

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France To Receive New Rafales, Upgraded Mirages During 2025

Oct 16, 2024
The armed forces will receive deliveries of some €10.6 billion of new equipment, including new aircraft, helicopters and uncrewed aircraft systems.
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Rand: No Demand For eVTOLs Within USAF’s Major Commands

Oct 10, 2024
The report was completed in July 2022 but not released publicly until Sept. 30.

Air Forces In Focus