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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 7, 2025

VOL. 292 NO. 5 April 07, 2025
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Operations

SpaceX Fram2 splashdown
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Polar-Orbiting Private Charter Ends With West Coast Splashdown

Apr 04, 2025
A quartet of civilian polar explorers returned from a 3.5-day spaceflight with SpaceX’s first crewed Dragon splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

OA-1K Skyraider II. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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U.S. Air Force Special Ops Command Receives First Missionized OA-1K

Apr 03, 2025
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has received the L3Harris/Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II.
Caption: True Anomaly’s Jackal spacecraft can now operate in a range of orbits
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True Anomaly Unveils Jackal Spacecraft Version For Geo Ops

Apr 03, 2025
True Anomaly isoffering its Jackal autonomous spacecraft for missions in geosynchronous orbit and cislunar space.
KC-390 (EMB-390) (REG: PT-ZNG) landing for a two day stop on its way back to Brazil. Contributor: gordzam / Alamy Stock Photo
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Embraer Advances South African KC-390 Campaign With Denel Deal

Apr 03, 2025
Denel and Embraer have agreed to a framework for future industrial collaboration on the KC-390.
GA-ASI gray eagle taking off from dokdo
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Hanwha, GA-ASI Link Up For South Korean Gray Eagle UAS Production

Apr 02, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace will invest KRW750 billion into development and production facilities for GA-ASI MQ-1 Gray Eagle uncrewed system and engines.
: An Orbital Carrier would pre-position small maneuverable spacecraft to respond to threats Credit: Gravitics
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Gravitics Funded To Demo ‘Orbital Carrier’ Of Multiple Spacecraft

Mar 26, 2025
SpaceWERX has awarded a strategic funding increase to Gravitics of Seattle to demonstrate its “Orbital Carrier.”

The Debrief

microchip with american flag on top
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Debrief: Defense Semiconductor Investments In Doubt

Apr 04, 2025
The administration is disrupting the $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, raising questions about the security of military semiconductor investment funding.

Business

aerospace tubes
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Leggett & Platt Divests Out Of Aerospace, Defense

Apr 04, 2025
Diversified parts provider Leggett & Platt will sell its aerospace and defense unit for $285 million gross to private investment firm Tinicum.
Caption: Aetherflux aims to transmit about 1kW of power in a demo next year Credit: Aetherflux
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Aetherflux Raises $50m, Eyes 2026 Laser Power Beaming Demo

Apr 03, 2025
Aetherflux has raised $50 million as it prepares to demo infrared laser power beaming from a subscale low-Earth-orbit satellite.
anduril UAS
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Anduril Signs MOUs With South Korean Government, Companies

Apr 03, 2025
Anduril has signed three MOUs with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, LIG Nex1 and Korean Air to collaborate on uncrewed weapons and AI.
Boeing CEO Ortberg Seate hearing ap 2 2025
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In Safety Testimony, Boeing Cites ‘Massive’ Change To Identify Trends

Apr 02, 2025
At a U.S. Senate hearing, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is now turning the corner on making “fundamental changes” to strengthen safety and quality.

Funding & Policy

isaacman
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NASA Administrator Nominee Slated For April 9 Confirmation Hearing

Apr 03, 2025
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has scheduled a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee to head NASA.
U.S. and Chinese flags
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China Targets U.S. Defense Sector With New Mineral Export Controls

Apr 04, 2025
Beijing has retaliated with new controls on critical mineral exports, targeting the American defense-industrial base as well as matching levies on U.S. imports.

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