In Pictures: Top Aerosapce & Defense Stories, June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

Ukrainian Engines To Power South Korea’s Loyal Wingman Prototypes

South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development says it intends to equip its Korean Unmanned System-Loyal Wingman prototype the Ukrainian Ivchenko-Progress AI-322.

Credit: Korean Air

Hypersonix Accepts Composite Scramjet Demonstrator

Hypersonix Launch Systems is prepping to begin tests of a scramjet made from high-temperature ceramic matrix composites, as part of a planned launch system.

Credit: Hypersonix Launch Systems

The Weekly Debrief: On 80th Anniversary, We Remember Skunk Works’ Best Failure

The long list of the Skunk Works’ historic successes will be remembered on the 80th anniversary of the organization’s founding on June 17.

Credit: NASA

U.S. Approves Norwegian F-16 Sale To Romania

Credit: U.S. National Guard

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TR-3 Delay Puts Dozens Of F-35 Deliveries At Risk This Year

The decision clarifies the status of F-35s slated to be equipped with Technical Refresh (TR)-3 avionics starting in production Lot 15 this year.

Credit: Lockheed Martin

MBDA, Tawazun Open UAE Missile Development Center

European missile manufacturer MBDA and the UAE's Tawazun Council have opened a weapons development center in the United Arab Emirates.

Credit: MBDA

Judge Sends Wisk v. Archer eVTOL Lawsuit To Trial

A judge is sending Wisk Aero’s lawsuit against Archer Aviation to trial, although in a partial summary judgment he knocked down several claims made by Wisk.

Credit: Wisk

Draft Policy Bill Calls For New Sentinel Schedule

The Government Accountability Office in a report released June 8 says the Sentinel is behind schedule.

House Panel Wants To Block C-130, KC-135 Retirements

Lawmakers want to block U.S. Air Force efforts to retire Lockheed Martin C-130s and KC-135s from the Guard and Reserve.

Credit: U.S. Air Force

USSF Planning Group Focuses On Future Precision Navigation, Timing

The U.S. Space Force’s top planning division is starting to look at the next generation of precision navigation and timing capabilities from orbit.

Credit: U.S. Air Force

Hypersonix Launch Systems to begin tests of a scramjet made from high-temperature ceramic matrix composites, and Norway has formally sold 32 surplus F-16A/B combat aircraft to Romania after securing approval from U.S. authorities.

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