Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT approved $2.5b Foreign Military Sale to Germany of four MQ-4C Triton UAVs, assoc. equipment and infrastructure.

Vehicle maker Workhorse Group has received a U.S. patent for its HorseFly delivery drone as it begins on-road testing of its N-gen electric delivery van, which is designed to carry the drone as an option.

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A new breathing sensor might one day be able to use predictive algorithms and possibly even artificial intelligence to warn of hypoxia-like cockpit events before they occur.

A company official says the modification is now undergoing certification using a company-owned aircraft at L3’s facilities in Texas.

The F-35 has made its Latin American debut by appearing on static display at the FIDAE Airshow.

France and Germany will sign an accord to develop a new maritime patrol aircraft and try to make progress on discussions for a new European combat aircraft.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works says there are no technical reasons why its proposed MQ-25A Stingray UAV refueling aircraft could not also drop bombs.

Canada’s Viking Air is preparing to launch a modernized version of the CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft.

Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor prototype is on track to tilt its nacelles all the way forward and fly in “airplane mode” by the end of April.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has announced the General Electric F404 turbofan as its propulsion system for its MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker.

India has kick-started yet another scramble among combat aviation primes to sell single- and twin-seat fighters to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

NASA has filled out its James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) independent review board with 10 aerospace veterans.

Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has begun studies to develop a high-power engine for future helicopters.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of the Northrop Grumman Triton unmanned air system to Germany.

GENERAL ELECTRIC has $91.6m U.S. Navy contract for 24 Lot 22 full-rate production F414-GE-400 engines in support of F/A-18 aircraft production and delivery.

Liberty Hall Partners has bought AeroCision, a supplier of complex engine components and assemblies.

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The upgrade package will enhance the aircraft’s stealth and includes a new larger cockpit display, networking upgrades and conformal fuel tanks to boost range.

X Prize is forging ahead with its high-stakes Lunar X Prize competition following Google’s decision to drop its sponsorship.

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency reportedly has received approval for full-scale development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft stealth fighter.

India’s navigation system is due to receive a new satellite, IRNSS-1I, on April 12.

After a January mishap, the Ariane 5 launcher started rebuilding its reputation for near-perfect reliability with the successful launch of two spacecraft.

Kratos has opened a facility at Australia’s main naval aviation base, initially aiming at potential sales of pilotless aircraft, including target drones.