In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Jan. 13, 2022

Startup Hypersonix Collaborates With Australian University On Spaceplane

Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a collaborative agreement with the University of Sydney to research and manufacture key components of its proposed spaceplane, including its Spartan scramjet propulsion system. Credit: Hypersonix Launch Systems

Bangkok Approves Funding For Purchase Of Four New Fighters

The Thai government has approved in-principle funding for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to acquire four new fighter jets in the next fiscal year. Credit: Chen Chuanren

USAF Makes Some Gains In Reducing Pilot Shortage

The U.S. Air Force has made some progress in addressing its pilot shortage thanks to increased production and retention, but still remains far below its goal. Credit: U.S. Air Force

​​​​​​​Virgin Galactic Issues Debt To Raise Up To $500M, Stock Plummets

Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company that helped sweep in the current era of startup space companies quickly going public, shocked investors Jan. 13 with news it will raise as much as $500 million by issuing new debt. Credit: Virgin Galactic

Aviation Week Forecasts: NH90 Fleet To Grow From 440 To 500 By 2026

For more information on the forecast, visit https://pgs.aviationweek.com/Fleet-Forecasts. Credit: NH Industries

From news that a startup is collaborating with a university to develop a spaceplane to Thai's air force is to get four new fighter jets. Take a look at the daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.

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