Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Mar. 16

U.S. ArmyUH-60

Arianespace Suspends Launch Campaigns

Arianespace has indefinitely suspended its launch preparation activities at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, due to the implementation of measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch service operator announced March 16.

U.S. Navy Postpones FVL Event; Army FARA/FLRAA Awards On Track

The U.S. Navy is postponing an industry day focused on Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike capabilities, while the Army intends to downselect for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) and the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) by the end of the month.

USSF Welcomes First Offensive Weapon

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) recently accepted its first offensive weapon system, the Counter Communications System (CCS) Block 10.2, providing quick reaction capability that denies adversary satellite communications.

Chilean Government Halts FIDAE

The Chilean government has halted plans for the FIDAE aerospace show over concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera told Chilean TV stations March 14 that the show, planned for March 31 to April 5, would be suspended.
DODMark Esper

Twice-Flown Falcon 9 Takes Its Place In History

A reused SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage rocket has joined the lineup of NASA hardware on display at Space Center Houston (SCH), the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum-affiliated visitor’s center for the agency’s Johnson Space Center (JSC).

NASA Expanding Scope Of New Planetary Science Decadal

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NAS) planetary science decadal survey for 2023 to 2032 has some significant new themes—astrobiology and planetary defense—according to a virtual presentation sponsored by the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC).
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New Lockheed CEO Has International Expansion, M&A Experience

Lockheed Martin has tapped an aerospace veteran to lead the Pentagon’s largest provider starting June 15, with Lockheed board member Jim Taiclet Jr. named to also become CEO and president while current chief executive Marillyn Hewson relinquishes those positions but remains executive chairman.

USSF welcome its first offensive weapon, AT-6 deal completes USAF's experimental light attack fleet, details on new Lockheed CEO, Bell, Sikorsky win FLRAA project agreements, postponed events, NASA expanding the scope of new planetary science decadal and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense Report. 

 

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