In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Feb. 08 2023

February 09, 2023

Reliable Robotics To Study Automating USAF Multi-Engine Jets

Credit: Reliable Robotics. The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Reliable Robotics to study the use of its automated flight and navigation technology in large, multi-engine jets, part of the service’s effort to enhance the capabilities and service life of its existing fleet through the addition of automated systems.

U.S. Army Refining Concepts For Warfare In 2040

Credit: U.S. government. The U.S. Army can accept some risk in crafting a vision for forces in 2040, U.S. Army Futures Command chief Gen. James Rainey said Feb. 8.

Senate Defense Chairman Reed Prioritizes Military Modernization

Credit: U.S. government

U.S. Capitol

Small Satellites Dominated Space Industry In 2022

Credit: OneWeb. Small satellites dominated the space industry in terms of numbers, accounting for 95% of all spacecraft launched in 2022, according to a report by Bryce Tech. 

Starlink ‘Never Intended’ For Use On Weapons, SpaceX’s Shotwell Says

Credit: SpaceX. SpaceX is taking steps to prevent Starlink technology provided to Ukraine from being used for offensive military purposes, company President Gwynne Shotwell said on Feb. 8.

Horizon, 3C Team On eVTOL Certification

Credit: Horizon Aircraft. Cert Center Canada (3C) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft to collaborate on development and certification of the Cavorite X5 fan-in-wing hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Safety Panel Outlines NASA Human Spaceflight Concerns

Credit: NASA. In its latest annual report, NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) urges the agency and its policymakers to address or continue addressing a series of safety risk concerns, some dating back a decade, that affect future low Earth orbit (LEO) operations and planned Artemis deep-space exploration objectives.

RAF To Open Fighter Pilot Training To Ukrainian Pilots

Credit: Tim Felce

Hawk 

China’s TCab Tech Secures $15 Million In eVTOL Funding

Credit: TCab Tech. Chinese startup TCab Tech has secured 100 million yuan ($15 million) in funding to build and fly a full-scale prototype of its E20 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi.

South Korea Studies Viability Of Medium Carrier For KF-21N

Credit: Kim Minseok. South Korea is reportedly studying the viability of a catapult-equipped medium-sized aircraft carrier and proceeding with development of the KF-21 fighter’s naval variant.

Daher To Acquire AAA As Part Of New ‘Take Off 2027’ Plan

Credit: Menigault Bernard / Alamy Stock Photo. Daher unveiled a new five-year "Take off 2027” strategic plan to "become a large, profitable international company” with four complementary businesses.

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