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The U.S. Air Force now expects the first flight of the Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber in 2023 as the service prepares for a public rollout later this year.
 
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Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has completed the bench test of the first prototype of its PD-8 turbofan engine. 
 
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ARRW scores successful hypersonic booster test on fourth attempt, and how a yearly series of experiments in the Utah desert is preparing the Army to incorporate drone swarms into future operations. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.
 
 
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Tony Osborne

As Finland and Sweden seek the safety of NATO’s defense umbrella, accession could bring with it changes to posture and procurement.
 
Graham Warwick

Subscale flight test; Nordic electric seaplane; shaped by flow control; and net-zero across the Atlantic.
 
Brian Everstine

Heavy-aircraft pilots will use simulators to bridge the gap between the initial turboprop trainer and operational aircraft.
 
Guy Norris

ATR’s EVO plan offers engine-makers a new regional hybrid-electric power opportunity.
 
Jens Flottau

Regional jet OEM has issued an RFI to engine-makers for a powerplant that features 20% lower fuel burn.

 
 
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