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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 9, 2025

VOL. 292 NO. 7 April 09, 2025
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Apr 08, 2025
L3HARRIS counter-satellite comms upgrade passes review... SPACEX chosen to launch IM-4... ZENADRONE relocating some production to Arizona...

In Brief

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In Brief: Russian And NASA Soyuz Crew Race To Station

Apr 09, 2025
News in brief.

Programs

CVN 75 carrier takeoff
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Debrief: Lack of F/A-XX Certainty Dominates U.S. Navy’s Biggest Event

Apr 08, 2025
The industry continues to wonder about the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter, which has been the next major contract expected to drop after the U.S. Air Force made it pick last month.
missile tracking satellite rendering
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Space Development Agency Seeks Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Bids

Apr 08, 2025
The Space Development Agency is now accepting proposals for its next batch of missile tracking satellites, to be launched in early 2029.
U.S.Navy Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike helicopter
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U.S. Navy Setting Requirements For MH-60 Replacement

Apr 07, 2025
The U.S. Navy hopes to finalize requirements for the replacement of MH-60R/S helicopters as it balances an expected mix of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
GCAP candidate Tempest
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GCAP Fighter Could Have Twice F-35A Payload, RAF Official Says

Apr 08, 2025
The combat aircraft that emerges from the trinational Global Combat Air Program could have twice the payload of the F-35A, Royal Air Force officials say.
hero loitering munition
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Israeli Loitering Munition Developer UVision Snaps Up Trim Robotics

Apr 08, 2025
Israeli loitering munition developer UVision has acquired competitor Trim Robotics, expanding its portfolio offering.
Lockheed Martin GPS III satellite
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Lockheed, Space Force Prep Next GPS III Satellite for Launch

Apr 07, 2025
The U.S. Space Force’s next GPS III satellite has arrived at Cape Canaveral SFS ahead of a planned launch no earlier than next month.
Saab JAS 39C Gripen
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Czechs Secure ‘Advantageous’ Gripen Proposal From Swedes

Apr 08, 2025
The Czech Defense Ministry says it has secured an “advantageous” proposal for the continued lease of Saab Gripens until Lockheed Martin F-35s arrive.
private space station operator Vast
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Startup Vast Signs Three Customers For Private Space Station

Apr 08, 2025
Aspiring space station operator Vast says it has signed three international customers to fly payload facilities aboard its planned Haven-1 orbital outpost.

Operations

The NRO is building out a proliferated satellite architecture.
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NRO Director: Office To Launch Three Missions In April

Apr 08, 2025
The National Reconnaissance Office expects to launch a trio of missions this month, two of which will be used to build out its growing satellite constellation.

Business

ULA vehicle on stand
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ULA Anticipated Winning 40% Share Of NSSL Phase 3 Awards, CEO Says

Apr 08, 2025
Given price competition from SpaceX, ULA expected to emerge from the Space Force’s NSSL Phase 3 competition with a smaller mission percentage, the CEO says.

Funding & Policy

NASA's Washington headquarters building
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NASA Mulls HQ Future Amid Plans For Restructuring

Apr 08, 2025
With the lease for its Washington headquarters expiring and a Trump administration directive to become more efficient, NASA is considering options.
China sanctions defense technology companies
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China Sanctions U.S. Defense Tech Companies

Apr 07, 2025
China has placed 11 U.S. drone companies on its unreliable-entity list and banned the export of dual-use technologies to another 16 American businesses.
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Could Highlighting Military Use Of Earth Science Data Save Missions?

Apr 07, 2025
Dual-use Earth science data could hold sway as NASA reportedly prepares for the possible termination of missions on the Trump administration’s chopping block.

Air Forces In Focus

AFIF_USN
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Air Forces In Focus: U.S. Navy Modernization Continues As F/A-XX Announcement Looms

Apr 08, 2025
As the industry eagerly awaits the announcement of the winner of the competition for the F/A-XX 6th-generation naval fighter, there are many other lines of modernization efforts that the Navy is trying to address to increase its capabilities to better deal with current and future threats.