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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 7, 2015

VOL. 252 NO. 5 April 03, 2015
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Programs

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U.S. Navy Awards Contract For Sub Mast

Apr 06, 2015
To help make its submarines even stealthier, the U.S. Navy recently awarded L-3 KEO of Northampton, Mass., a $111.8 million contract for the development, first article, production and support of the Low-Profile Photonics Mast (LPPM).
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All-Environment Ops Key As U.S. Army Aviation Sets Priorities

Apr 06, 2015
U.S Army aviation leadership is prioritizing efforts that will enable the force “to fly and fight in any environment,” including reengining its helicopters and accelerating the fielding of systems to enable crews to operate in reduced visibility.
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U.S. Air Force Wants Agile RF Systems Than Can Be Radar, Comms or EW

Apr 06, 2015
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory plans to demonstrate reconfigurable RF components and front-end architectures that would enable future systems to switch between radar, communication, navigation and electronic-warfare capabilities.
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DBR Work Continues As U.S. Navy Searches For New Carrier Radar

Apr 03, 2015
The U.S. recently awarded Raytheon a $26.9 million contract for continued tweaks and testing support for the Dual-Band Radar (DBR) slated for aircraft carrier CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford as the service looks for radars to outfit later ships of the class.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 06, 2015
LOCKHEED MARTIN has a $81.7m U.S. Navy contract to provide multiyear procurement funds for Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Mk. 7 shipsets, associated special tooling and special test equipment. Work to be complete by September 2021. HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has a $499.8m U.S. Coast Guard contract for 8th National Security Cutter.

Technology

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Embracing 3D Printing For AR1

Apr 06, 2015
Additive manufacturing—or 3D printing—is expected to help at least one competitor seeking to build the next $1 billion U.S. Air Force rocket engine to accelerate the design and production time, but one industry executive warns that a hasty rush to 3D printing can be dangerous.
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NASA Sets Up Partnerships To Advance Composites Technology

Apr 06, 2015
NASA will work in partnership with five organizations to push the development of composite materials for improved aircraft performance under a new consortium established under the leadership of the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) in Hampton, Virginia.

Contracts

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Select U.S. military contracts for the week of March 30 - April 3, 2015

Apr 06, 2015
Select U.S. military contracts for the week of March 30 - April 3, 2015 Selected U.S. military contracts for March 30 U.S. AIR FORCE