In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, June. 29 2023

June 29, 2023

Singapore Confirms Python-5 Missile For F-16 MLU, But No AIM-9X

The Republic of Singapore Air Force confirms that it has integrated the Rafael Python-5 short-range air-to-air missiles as part of its F-16 mid-life upgrade.

Credit: Chen Chuanren/Aviation Week

AST SpaceMobile Sells Stock In Race Against Cash Burn

The Midland, Texas, company said it will use net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Credit: AST SpaceMobile

French Air, Space Force Travels Light For Island-Hopping Mission

The French Air and Space Force has kicked off Pégase 2023, an annual military exercise, to demonstrate its capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Credit: Chen Chuanren/Aviation Week

Safran Aims To Be First To Certify Electric Engine

The French aerospace company anticipates European certification in the first quarter of 2024.

Credit: Mark Wagner

Joby Raises $100 Million From SK Telecom

Joby Aviation has announced a $100 million equity sale to existing investor SK Telecom.

Credit: Joby Aviation

Russia Sends Record 43 Satellites To Orbit

The orbit of 40 satellites simultaneously set a record for Russia, the company said.

Credit: TsENKI

Universal Hydrogen Moves Dash 8 Flight Test To Mojave

The new location will allow the company to consolidate flight test operations closer to its headquarters, as well as hire engineers from Mojave and Los Angeles.

Credit: Universal Hydrogen

State Department Approves Possible Czech F-35 Buy

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $5.62 billion deal for the Czech Republic to buy 24 F-35As.

Credit: Mark Wagner

Aviation Week Forecasts: P-8 Approval For Canada May Conclude Years-Long Procurement Effort

Get more information on Aviation Week Network’s 2023 Military Fleet & Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul forecast.

AST SpaceMobile sells stock in race against cash burn, and Singapore confirms Python-5 missile for F-16 MLU, but no AIM-9X.

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