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Aerospace & Defense Roundup: July 27

July 28, 2021

Spain Writes, Installs New Software For Hornet Fleet

Spain has independently developed and installed a new operating software load for its F/A-18 Hornet, bolstering the aircraft’s capabilities at a time when other nations are replacing their legacy Hornet fleets. Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week

Joby Achieves 150 Mile-Plus Flight On Single Charge

California-based electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has marked a key flight test milestone by flying a full-size S4 prototype to its design range of more than 150 mi. on a single charge, including a vertical take-off and landing. Credit: Joby Aviation

EHang Ramps Up At New Chinese Air Taxi Production Site

Chinese autonomous air vehicle (AAV) startup EHang has begun operations at its newly commissioned production facility in Yunfu, around 100 mi. west of its Guangzhou headquarters. Credit: EHang
Pratt & Whitney F135 engine

F135

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Spaceplane Developer Secures Study Contract From German MoD

German space launch startup Polaris has been awarded a study contract by the German ministry of defense to look at how its winged Aurora suborbital spaceplane could be adapted for reconnaissance missions. Credit: Polaris

Lawmakers Would Give MDA Path To Develop Missile Defense Laser Tech

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