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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 20, 2015

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Programs

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Skunk Works Chief Eyes Global Hawk Alternative

Feb 19, 2015
Lockheed Martin’s top Skunk Works official says the Air Force should consider starting a new unmanned aircraft program to formally replace the U-2 rather than pouring more money into the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk as a replacement.
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Washington Carrier Overhaul Battle Not Over Yet, Petters Says

Feb 19, 2015
While Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has contracts in hand and the U.S. Navy has funds requested in its fiscal 2016 spending plan for the refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) of CVN 73 USS George Washington, the fight to finish the job is far from over, HII President and CEO Michael Petters says.
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Four Picked For U.S. Astronaut Hall Of Fame

Feb 18, 2015
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame has set May 30 for the induction of former NASA astronauts John Grunsfeld, Steven Lindsey, Kent Rominger and Rhea Seddon.
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Eurojet Works With KAI, Korean Airlines On KF-X

Feb 18, 2015
Eurojet is working with both prospective bidders for South Korea’s KF-X program, as the industry prepares responses to a second call for offers due this month.
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Dynamatic Makes Aft Pylon For Chinook In India

Feb 19, 2015
Dynamatics has produced the first set of aft pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for the Chinook.

Technology

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U.S. Navy Shipboard Laser Shows ISR Potential

Feb 19, 2015
Not only do recent U.S. Navy shipboard laser tests show the technology’s potential, but they provide a glimpse of the equipment for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), says Robert Afza, a senior fellow at Lockheed Martin specializing in directed energy.

Business

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Airbus Helicopters Opens Design Office In Poland

Feb 19, 2015
The new Airbus Helicopters Polska facility at Lodz is located near the site of the Polish Military Aviation Works No. 1 - known as WZL 1 where Airbus plans to build an assembly line for the EC725 helicopter if it is successful in winning the deal for 70 new multi-mission helicopters to be used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and troop transport.
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BAE Upbeat On Typhoon, Hawk Sales

Feb 19, 2015
BAE Systems says it is upbeat about continuing production of both the Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk jet trainers.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes

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Defense Market Intelligence Notes

Feb 21, 2015
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SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 21, 2015
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LTD. secured technology transfer agreement with SAGEM to manufacture/maintain SIGMA 95 laser gyro navigation systems on Indian…

In Brief

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Pressure Mounts On Russia To Withdraw Forces From Ukraine

Feb 21, 2015
As efforts to halt fighting in Ukraine continue to fail, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is calling on Russia to withdraw its forces from…

Funding & Policy

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China Faces Military Shortcomings Despite Improvements, Rand Says

Feb 19, 2015
While China has made substantial strides in improving its military, the country still faces significant hurdles, a recent Rand report says.

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Forecasts/Industry Data