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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 1, 2025

VOL. 292 NO. 23 May 01, 2025
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Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

May 01, 2025
ELECTRIC BOAT funded for two more Virginia-class subs... UP42 geospatial data platform welcomes MAXAR... ISPACE teams on lunar water demo...

In Brief

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In Brief: Spire Global To Build Satellites For Myriota

May 01, 2025
News in brief.

Programs

Lockheed Martin
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MDA Admits To 18-Month Delay For MIRV-Killing Interceptor Program

Apr 30, 2025
The $18 billion Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program led by Lockheed Martin fell 18 months behind schedule this year.
Marine Corps UH-1Y and AH-1Z. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps
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Marines Plan H-1 Helo Upgrades As Replacement Work Starts

Apr 30, 2025
The U.S. Marines are planning upgrades to their Bell helicopters to increase their survivability, integrate long-range weapons and improve connectivity.
Credit: U.S. Navy. Caption: U.S. Marine removed flare and chaff magazine from an F/A-18 on the USS Nimitz.
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U.S. Navy Expanding Advanced Expendable Decoy Use

Apr 29, 2025
The U.S. Navy is expanding what aircraft may start employing advanced expendable decoys.
412th Test Wing
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Australia, UK, U.S. Air Forces Team On E-7 Wedgetail Trials

Apr 29, 2025
The Australian, UK and U.S. air forces have been collaborating to help streamline the entry into service of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail.
US Air Force Caption: An operational test F-16 Block 50 taxis during an operational assessment of the ALQ-257 electronic warfare suite.
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Northrop F-16 Self-Defense Upgrade Passes Test Milestone

Apr 30, 2025
An electronic self-defense suite for the U.S. Air Force fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s has passed a critical phase of flight trials.
U.S. Air Force airmen prepare to tow F-16 Fighting Falcons at Osan AB, South Korea. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young
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Hanwha Offers MRO Services For U.S. Military Aircraft In Indo-Pacific

Apr 28, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its MRO capabilities to support U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region.
: Choe Hyon featuring multiple VLS cells Photo 2: Naval personnel inspect munitions aboard the destroyer, including a ballistic missile visible in the background Photo credit: State media KCNA
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North Korea Unveils Ballistic Missile-Capable Destroyer

Apr 28, 2025
North Korea has launched a new class of destroyer capable of carrying tactical ballistic missiles.

Operations

VH-92 Credit: U.S. Navy
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New ‘Marine One’ Becomes First Helo With SpaceX Starshield

Apr 30, 2025
The Marines have deployed SpaceX’s Starshield, the military version of its Starlink proliferated system, on the Sikorsky VH-92 presidential helicopter.
V-22. Credit: U.S. Navy
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Improved V-22 Gearbox Components In Works, Full Operations Slip

Apr 30, 2025
New proprotor gearboxes for the V-22 Osprey are being built now with the aim of avoiding issues linked to a recent major crash.

Business

airbus
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Airbus Says Space Synergy Talks Underway With Thales, Leonardo

Apr 30, 2025
Airbus is at the stage of identifying possible synergies in its talks of a partnership with Thales and Leonardo in the satellite sector.
SpaceX launch for SES
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SES Readies For More O3b Capacity, Early Intelsat Close

Apr 30, 2025
Satellite operator SES Global is expecting a 30% boost in capacity of its O3b mPower medium Earth orbit network as two more spacecraft come online in May.
astrotech facility
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Astrotech Wins Contract To Boost Vandenberg SFB Spacecraft Processing

Apr 28, 2025
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin’s Astrotech Space Operations a contract to boost payload processing capacity at Vandenberg SFB, California.

Technology

MQ-72C
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Airbus, Shield AI Team Up For Autonomous MQ-72C Helicopter

Apr 30, 2025
Airbus and Shield AI will integrate the Hivemind autonomy software on an uncrewed, cargo-carrying variant of the UH-72A Lakota helicopter.
: Second-stage nozzle extension would be fixed and is intended to improve performance and reduce costs Credit: Firefly
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Firefly To Develop Ceramic Matrix Composite Rocket Nozzle Extension

Apr 23, 2025
Firefly Aerospace will develop a ceramic matrix composite rocket nozzle extension for liquid rocket engines.

Funding & Policy

Diehl. Caption: Diehl is part of a consortium looking to work on a future short-range air-to-air missile concept.
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EU To Invest In Stealth, CCA, Missile, Airlift, Helo Research

Apr 30, 2025
The European Union says it will invest in the local development of next-generation stealth materials and future dogfighting missile technology.
NHIndustries
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Belgium Plans New Acquisitions With Defense Spending Ramp Up

Apr 30, 2025
Belgium will arm its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with standoff weapons and acquire a new fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters, a policy note says.
The nomination of Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator has been advanced to the full Senate. Credit: Bill Ingalls/NASA
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Debrief: Nomination Of Jared Isaacman To Head NASA Advances

Apr 30, 2025
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire technology entrepreneur with a passion for flight, has moved a step closer to taking over as the head of NASA.