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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 14, 2024

VOL. 290 NO. 33 November 14, 2024
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Nov 14, 2024
MILDEF acquiring military IT provider RODA... X-BOW collaborates with Texas State University... BLADE AIR MOBILITY reports quarterly results...

Programs

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Cheap Cruise Missiles, UAVs Picked For Next Replicator Tranche

Nov 13, 2024
The new systems under Replicator 1.2 will be delivered by August 2025.
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U.S. Air Force Approves Merlin Autonomy Plan For KC-135s

Nov 13, 2024
The U.S. Air Force approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan to demonstrate parts of the Merlin Pilot autonomy suite in KC-135s.
Ariane 6 upper stage undergoes testing to prepare for four-booster launch operations
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ArianeGroup Sees Ariane 64 Progress After Ariane 62 Delay

Nov 13, 2024
ArianeGroup says it has made progress toward achieving first flight of the four-booster version of the Ariane 6.
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U.S. Air Force Expands Order Plans For Autonomous Fighter Prototypes

Nov 13, 2024
The additional orders come after the Air Force selected Anduril and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for CCA Increment 1 prototypes in April.
Wing Loong
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China Unveils CH-9, Wing Loong-X Platforms For Naval Applications

Nov 13, 2024
China has showcased its progression in unmanned combat aerial system technology and innovation, displaying the CH-9 and Wing Loong-X for the first time at Zhuhai Airshow.
Italy GCAP model
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Italian Parliament Backs GCAP Fighter Development

Nov 13, 2024
The Italian parliament has backed the country’s involvement in the Global Combat Air Program with Japan and the UK, keeping the program on track to move into its next phase.

Funding & Policy

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Trump To Nominate Fox Host Hegseth As Defense Secretary

Nov 13, 2024
Hegseth would succeed Lloyd Austin, a retired Army four-star general.
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JPL To Cut Another 325 Jobs In Second Layoffs Round

Nov 13, 2024
JPL reduced its workforce by 8%—approximately 530 staff and 40 contractor positions—in February.
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USAF Next-Gen Airlift Planning Eyes Family Of Three Systems

Nov 12, 2024
The early planning comes as the service is standing up its new Integrated Capabilities Command to look across its mission sets for new acquisition programs.

Business

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Firefly Closes $175M Round D Financing

Nov 12, 2024
The Round D, which raised more than initially expected, was led by RPM Ventures.
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Rocket Lab Lands First Customer For Neutron Launch

Nov 13, 2024
Under the contract, Rocket Lab will launch two dedicated missions for the commercial customer beginning in mid-2026 from Wallops Island, Virginia.
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Northrop Grumman CEO Sees International Growth Through Decade

Nov 13, 2024
Warden also indicated she does not expect major U.S. defense policy shifts with the pending change of presidential administration in Washington.

Program Dossier

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Program Dossier: Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1

Nov 14, 2024
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1 is a maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare fixed-wing patrol aircraft in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. More profiles of major military aircraft programs are available to Aviation Week Intelligence Network subscribers at awin.aviationweek.com.