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PLUS: Lockheed wins $2.1 billion award for next-generation NOAA satellites.

Thursday 20 June 2024

Aerospace Digest

Civil, military and space

Airbus Readies VSR700 For Potential French Navy Need

Tony Osborne

Airbus Helicopters says it is two-three years away from finalizing the development of its VSR700 uncrewed helicopter. Read more.

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Lockheed Wins $2.1 Billion Award For Next-Generation NOAA Satellites

Irene Klotz

Lockheed Martin will build up to seven spacecraft for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Extended Observations program.

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Boeing CEO ‘Proud’ Of Safety Record As More Whistleblower Claims Emerge

Sean Broderick

New allegations suggest that Boeing’s willful disregard of quality assurance in its commercial aircraft production remained in place as recently as late 2023.

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New JTAC Training System Could Help Reduce Reliance On Live Range Exercises

Angus Batey

A new, portable, immersive simulator launched this month could help militaries enhance close air support training, streamlining provision and enhancing realism.

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Congress Questions V-22 Program And Retains Flight Limitations

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U.S. Approves Sale To Taiwan Of More Than 1,000 Loitering Munitions

Chen Chuanren

The U.S. State Department approved Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 loitering munitions from both AeroVironment and Anduril.

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China’s Geespace Deploys Satellite Constellation In Middle East

Matthew Fulco

Geespace, the satellite technology arm of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, says it has deployed its Future Mobility Constellation in the Middle East.