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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 28, 2025

VOL. 291 NO. 40 February 28, 2025
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The Debrief

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Debrief: Propulsion Investment Is Key To Advancing Aerospace

Feb 27, 2025
Spotted at NASA’s Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, the forward fuselage of the Rockwell XFV-12A looked disconsolate on its trolley.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Trump’s Top U.S. Navy Pick Endorses F-35 Capabilities

Feb 27, 2025
John Phelan, a career investment manager and U.S. Navy outsider, painted a glowing description of the F-35’s capabilities.
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Pentagon Studies Land-Based E-2Ds For Joint Air Requirements

Feb 27, 2025
The study will define requirements for joint air battle management in a “high-end fight,” said John Phelan, the nominee for Navy secretary.
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U.S. Air Force Names The OA-1K ‘Skyraider II’

Feb 27, 2025
The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command have named the OA-1K light attack aircraft Skyraider II.
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Spanish Air Chief Flies In Hurjet As Sales Campaign Ratchets Up

Feb 27, 2025
Spanish Air Chief Gen. Francisco Braco Carbo was flown in one of two Hurjet development aircraft.
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Boeing, BAE Posts Tease New F-15 Electronic Warfare Upgrade

Feb 27, 2025
The upgrade to the BAE Systems F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) surfaced in a social media post.
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India Conducting NASM-SR Missile Firing Trials

Feb 27, 2025
India says it is conducting flight trials of the helicopter-launched Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR), scoring a direct hit in the most recent firing.

Operations

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Iranian Yak-130 Trainer Debuts In Military Exercise

Feb 26, 2025
Iran’s Air Force has for the first time the demonstrated combat capabilities of its Russian-made Yak-130 trainers.
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Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Lander En Route To The Moon

Feb 27, 2025
Flight controllers at Houston-based Intuitive Machines were able to establish communications with their Nova-C lunar lander following its Feb. 26 launch.
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Blue Origin To Fly Owner’s Fiancee, Celebrities On New Shepard

Feb 27, 2025
Bezos’ fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, 55, a helicopter pilot and founder of aerial film production company Black Ops Aviation, organized the flight.
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Russia Adapting Attack Helicopters After Ukraine Shortcomings

Feb 26, 2025
The number of aircraft being successfully engaged has fallen over the last two years of the war.

Funding & Policy

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Legislators Urged To Rethink Long-Term Use Of SLS

Feb 26, 2025
Scott Pace served as executive secretary of Trump’s National Space Council from July 2017 to January 2021.
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French Military Officer Urges Lower-Cost Weapons Complement

Feb 27, 2025
The view has been gaining momentum in the French military since the war with Russia began in 2022.
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India Establishes $58 Million Space Startup Fund

Feb 20, 2025
India has established a $58 million state-backed fund for space startups, the latest sign of its determination to become a major player in commercial space.

Business

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Dynamic Aerostructures Files For Bankruptcy

Feb 27, 2025
Dynamic Aerostructures estimated assets of $10-50 million but debts of $50-100 million.
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Hensoldt Sees Potential Outlook Revision With New German Government

Feb 27, 2025
Hensoldt expects the incoming German government to hike defense spending, but is holding off on raising its growth outlook until it has more clarity.
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Airbus, Leonardo UK Helicopter Businesses Set For Leadership Shake-Up

Feb 27, 2025
The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.
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Pilatus Eyes Vertical Integration To Solve Supplier Quality Issues

Feb 19, 2025
In its annual report, published Feb. 19, Pilatus says the situation with suppliers post-COVID “remains challenging.”
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Shield AI Expands Into Electronic Warfare With L3Harris

Feb 26, 2025
The partnership will combine the Hivemind AI pilot developed by Shield AI with L3Harris’ electromagnetic battle manager.

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