In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Apr. 11 2023

April 12, 2023

NASA Seeks Lunar Exploration, Climate, Technology Proposals

Credit: NASA.

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is prepared to offer up to $1 million in prize money for competitive proposals advancing technology and science, with a focus on lunar exploration and climate science.

RAF Rapid Capability Office To Receive Technology Testbeds

Credit: Offshore Helicopter Services UK. 

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will use two light aircraft as flying testbeds for new technologies, including synthetic fuels. 

SDA Seeks Proposals For Tranche 2 Transport Layer Sats

Credit: Terran Orbital.

The Space Development Agency has issued a solicitation for proposals for its satellite constellation’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer.

China Wraps Up Wargames Around Taiwan

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China wrapped up its so-called Taiwan blockade exercise on April 10 that began after a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). 

New York Port Authority, NASA Partner To Study AAM Integration

Credit: NASA.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has entered into a Space Act agreement with NASA to collaborate on the integration of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicles and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in the Greater New York City area, part of an effort to prepare for the expected launch of commercial air taxi services in 2025.

Finland Becomes First Export Customer For David’s Sling

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Finland has selected the Israeli David’s Sling ground-based air defense (GBAD) system for the country’s long-range GBAD requirement.

Boeing Delivers Third, Fourth O3b mPOWER Satellites To SES

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Boeing has delivered its third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to communications company SES.

China’s GDAT Places Large Order For Airbus H160

Credit: Airbus.

Chinese lessor GDAT has agreed to buy 50 Airbus H160s, the largest single order for the helicopter since the type was unveiled in 2015.

Air Forces In Focus: Japan Self-Defense Forces

Credit: Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Japanese armed forces operate the third-largest military aircraft fleet in the Asia-Pacific region, after China and India. 

China’s GDAT places large order for Airbus H160 and Finland becomes the first export customer for David’s Sling. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.

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