DEFENSE

U.S. Hypersonics Face Uphill Struggle To Match China, Russia

Guy Norris | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The U.S. faces an uphill battle for hypersonic supremacy, warns Michael Griffin, the Pentagon’s new undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.

SPACE

Japanese Rovers Touch Down on Asteroid Ryugu

Mark Carreau | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Two Japanese mini-rovers touched down on the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu early Sept. 22 and are in motion and transmitting imagery.

AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

Aircraft Interiors Are Major Growth Area For China’s Avic

Kerry Reals | Aviation Week & Space Technology

The decision to group five recent acquisitions into one unit should help Avic reach its goal of becoming a major player in the cabin business.

CONNECTED AEROSPACE

U.S. Air Force Prepares For Future Of GPS III

Jen DiMascio | Aviation Week & Space Technology

The first GPS III is scheduled for launch in December, and Lockheed Martin is looking at technologies for a tranche of satellites.

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