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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 7, 2025

VOL. 292 NO. 27 May 07, 2025
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Technology

KC-46 tanker takeoff from McConnell AFB
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KC-46 Remote Vision System Delivery Expected To Slip Further

May 06, 2025
The top U.S. Air Force officer says delivery is now expected in late 2026 of an overhauled remote vision system for the KC-46.
Rendering of a proposed KC-Z4 tanker
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Donated KC-10 Boom Guides JetZero Tanker Variant Study

May 05, 2025
LONG BEACH, California—Blended wing body aircraft startup JetZero recently completed a study on the proper design of a refueling boom for a future KC-Z4 tanker.
Near Earth Autonomy Caption: Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell will develop a retrofit kit to convert the UH-60L for autonomous logistics
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Near Earth Autonomy To Automate UH-60L For Logistics Missions

Apr 29, 2025
Near Earth Autonomy is to demonstrate a retrofit kit to convert the Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to uncrewed capability.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

The Debrief

Altius drone launch tubes
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Debrief: U.S. Army Tech Experiment Highlights Evolving UAV Autonomy

May 06, 2025
Called launched effects, uncrewed air vehicles (UAV) were first launched from the ground forces at the front.

Programs

Whisper's renditions of its proposed aircraft.
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Whisper Unveils Autonomous Aircraft Family For Contested Logistics

May 06, 2025
U.S. startup Whisper Aero has unveiled plans to develop a family of hybrid-electric autonomous cargo aircraft.
The Air Force’s 846th Test Squadron tests the T-7A ejection seat system on April 16, 2025.
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U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests T-7A Ejection Seat

May 05, 2025
The program is progressing to address issues that have slowed the T-7A trainer's development.
X-66 rendering
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Daily Memo: Why Boeing’s X-66 Rethink May Be A Good Idea

Apr 29, 2025
Boeing’s move to realign the X-66 is perhaps better for both the company’s road to industrial recovery and aviation’s longer-term sustainability goals.

Business

Operations

axiom
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Axiom Space’s Fourth ISS Mission To Aid Human Space Research

Apr 29, 2025
Axiom Space’s fourth four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station is set for May 29.

Air Forces In Focus