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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 2, 2025

VOL. 291 NO. 1 January 02, 2025
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The Debrief

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The Debrief: 'Schrodinger’s NGAD' Keeps Air Power Observers Guessing

Dec 24, 2024
Quantum entanglement is perhaps a fitting metaphor for the NGAD Platform.

Daily Briefs

Programs

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DOD Funds Williams To Ramp Up Missile Engine Production

Dec 24, 2024
The move is the latest sign that Western countries are working to boost the output of critical munitions.
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Slovakia Signs Barak MX Deal With Israel

Dec 24, 2024
The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.
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Rolls-Royce Moves To Next Phase Of B-52J Reengining Effort

Dec 19, 2024
The move follows the completion of a critical design review that clears the way for final development, test, and production efforts to proceed.
F-35 in flight
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The Heat Turns Up On F-35 Performance And Upgrade Plans

Dec 20, 2024
The 23-year-old fighter program will be revamped again for combat requirements in the 2030s, if it can overcome skepticism from new quarters.
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NASA’s Boeing 777 Research Aircraft Set For Modification

Dec 18, 2024
The 777-200ER was acquired in 2022 to replace a long-serving DC-8-72, which was retired in May after nearly 40 years with NASA.
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K2 To Demo Multi-Orbit, Flat-Packed ‘Mega-Class’ Sat In 2026

Dec 19, 2024
The “Gravitas” mission is funded via a mixture of private capital and government funds.
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NASA Expands Near Space Comms Network With New Task Orders

Dec 23, 2024
Each commercial contract agreement task order is scheduled to take effect from February 2025 through September 2029, with an option for the five-year extension.
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Eurofighter Nations Sign Up To Begin Long-Term Evolution Work

Dec 19, 2024
Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK have signed a contract for part of the LTE Technology Maturation Phase.
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ISS National Lab Research Looks Back To Earth And Beyond

Dec 23, 2024
In 2024, the effort oversaw the launch and execution of 110 science and technology projects across seven crew, resupply and private astronaut missions.

Funding & Policy

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Nelson’s Advice To Isaacman: Make Some Friends In Congress

Dec 24, 2024
Nelson leaves NASA Jan. 20 with the rest of President Joe Biden’s administration.
Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump
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Musk In Trump’s Inner Circle Presents Rare Opportunity For Space

Dec 20, 2024
The nomination of entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA may prove to be a turning point.
Lockheed Martin F-35B landing on JS Kaga carrier
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Asia-Pacific Countries Adapt Their Military Modernization Plans

Dec 20, 2024
Concerns about China’s muscular foreign policy are driving its neighbors to strengthen their military arsenals.

Business

LiliumJet4
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Lilium To Restart In January After Consortium Agrees To Takeover

Dec 24, 2024
Mobile Uplift Corp., a consortium of European and North American investors, has agreed to acquire assets of bankrupt electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium.