In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Apr. 26 2023

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DAPA has approved development for two missile-defense systems, one of which is designed to intercept hypersonic glide vehicles.

Credit: Rolls-Royce.

Rolls is leveraging its 60-plus years of submarine reactor work to develop and test components of a micro-reactor nuclear power system for space applications.

Credit: AeroVironment.

The latest order worth $64.6 million falls within the $231 million contract awarded to AeroVironment for Switchblade 300s several years ago.

Credit: Airbus.

GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured (AM) components in what it calls a “tipping point” for the industry. 

Credit: NASA.

Operating under unfunded Space Act Agreements, the companies will work for periods of 12 to 24 months.

Credit: Virgin Galactic.

Virgin Galactic completed the first glide flight of the updated SpaceShipTwo spaceplane VSS Unity from Spaceport America in New Mexico on April 26.

Credit: GKN Aerospace.

GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.

Credit: Turkish Aerospace.

Turkish Aerospace has completed the first engine runs of its ATAK-2 heavy attack helicopter.

Credit: Boeing.

Boeing is sticking with its full-year and long-term guidance for narrowbody production and corporate financials but warns the ride will be bumpy.

Credit: Teledyne.

Teledyne reported record sales of $1.38 billion in the first quarter, up 4.7% year-on-year, as well as a best-ever operating margin of 17.5%.