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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 28, 2025

VOL. 291 NO. 60 March 28, 2025
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Daily Briefs

Mar 28, 2025
UMBRA signs CRADA with NGA... AAR reports results... PARAZERO to acquire LULAV SPACE...

In Brief

Isar Aerospace
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Isar Aerospace Slips Inaugural Launch Window Again

Mar 27, 2025
Isar Aerospace is now targeting the test flight for no earlier than March 29.

Programs

Booz Allen
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Booz Allen Proposes Brilliant Swarm Space-Based Interceptor System

Mar 27, 2025
A $25 billion concept for a Golden Dome upper-layer of 2,000 space-based interceptors has been unveiled by Booz Allen.
BAE Systems, Leonardo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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Australia Gets First Briefing On Global Combat Air Program

Mar 27, 2025
A first briefing on the Global Combat Air Program has been received by the Royal Australian Air Force.
MQ-9 Reaper Contributor: Mariusz Burcz / Alamy Stock Photo
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U.S. Gives Green Light For MQ-9B Sale To Qatar

Mar 26, 2025
A potential sale of the General Atomics’ MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to Qatar has been approved by the U.S. State Department.
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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘Strong Contender’ In RAAF CCA Push

Mar 27, 2025
The RAAF this year plans to recommend to its government how to move forward on fielding CCAs, with the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat "a very strong contender."
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Airbus Eyes S-92 Replacement Market Down Under

Mar 27, 2025
Airbus sees growing helicopter sales opportunities in Australia from an anticipated replacement cycle of Lockheed Martin S-92 rotorcraft, the OEM says.

Funding & Policy

Troy E. Meink
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U.S. Air Force Secretary Pick Raises Concerns Over Fleet Size, Health

Mar 27, 2025
Secretary of the Air Force nominee Troy Meink told lawmakers the service’s fleet is “probably too small on the fighter and bomber side of the house.”
The Space Development Agency's proliferated LEO-based constellation will provide 24/7 global communications and missile tracking. Credit: GAO
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Senator: U.S. Air Force Weighs Canceling SDA Contracts

Mar 27, 2025
The USAF is debating whether to cancel a series of current and future contracts for the Space Development Agency and to use SpaceX-built assets instead.
RAAF hawk trainers flying in formation
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RAAF Cracks Open BAE Systems Hawk Jet Trainer Replacement Process

Mar 27, 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken the first steps to explore how to replace its fleet of BAE Systems Hawk training aircraft.
Ministère des Armées operations center
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French Air & Space Force Space Wargame Focuses On Joint Action

Mar 26, 2025
The fifth edition of the French Air & Space Force’s AsterX space exercise is focusing on integration with other forces.
Matthew Fulco matt.fulco@aviationweek.com Image caption: The U.S. Department of Commerce rolled out new export controls on March 25 targeting China’s military technology Image credit: Thawatchai Chawong / Alamy Stock Photo U.S. Unveils New Export Controls Targeting China’s Military Tech The United States Department of Commerce unveiled new export controls on March 25 aimed at curbing China’s development of advanced military technology and capabilities. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry Securi
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Debrief: Can U.S. Competitiveness Take Over As Driver Of Aviation Innovation?

Mar 26, 2025
Sustainability and decarbonization were front and center at the two-day “Airbus Summit” held in Toulouse on March 24-25.

Business

Northrop Grumman
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Lockheed Martin Scouring For More Solid Rocket Motor Production

Mar 27, 2025
Lockheed Martin is seeing signs that supply chain pressure on solid rocket motors is easing.

Aviation Week Forecasts

Australian Hawk MK 127
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Aviation Week Forecasts: Australian Hawk Replacement Adds to Burgeoning Trainer Market

Mar 27, 2025
According to data from Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Fleet Discovery Military tool, combined open requirements for training aircraft of all mission types total an eye-opening 1,051 aircraft.