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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 3, 2015

VOL. 253 NO. 3 July 03, 2015
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Programs

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Pluto System Deemed Safe For Highest-Value Trajectory

Jul 02, 2015
The same instrument that has been scanning ahead for collision danger to the fast-moving probe is also revealing new details about Pluto’s surface, including a row of mysterious dark spots along the equator.
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Bell Helicopter Completes First Flight Of Model 525

Jul 02, 2015
The long-awaited flight took place July 1 at the company’s facility in Amarillo, Texas, where production 525s will be assembled.
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Controversy Flares Over F-35 Air Combat Report

Jul 02, 2015
F-35 team downplays combat maneuvering test results. But is it time to write off the importance of classic performance parameters? Fight’s on!
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Poseidons Continue To Make Mark In Asia-Pacific

Jul 02, 2015
The P-8A Poseidon aircraft are proving to be worth their investment in the Asia-Pacific region, says Navy Adm. Harry Harris, who took over the mantle of U.S. Pacific commander in late spring.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 02, 2015
DATA DEVICE CORP (Behrman Capital), NY, purchased EMRISE ELECTRONICS (EXEL Power Systems/Pascall Electronics), NC. PPG INDUSTRIES completed acquisition of CUMING MICROWAVE, MA and CUMING-LEHMAN CHAMBERS, PA, to enhance its portfolio of aerospace coatings with specialty coatings and materials for military aircraft that absorb microwaves and radio waves.

Funding & Policy

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Dempsey: New National Military Strategy Takes World Disorder Into Account

Jul 02, 2015
The new U.S. National Military Strategy, unveiled July 1, takes into account increasing disorder in the world and the erosion of America’s competitive military advantage, according to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “In this context, the 2015 strategy recognizes that success will increasingly depend on how well our military instrument supports the other instruments of national power and how it enables our network of allies and partners,” U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey says. The U.S.
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Harris Cites Growing Opportunities With India, Vietnam

Jul 02, 2015
As many leaders and analysts in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region continue to direct their focus on Chinese actions in that part of the world – and the American reaction to them – the new U.S. Pacific Command chief is concentrating on the positive, especially growing relationships with India and Vietnam.

Holiday Note

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Holiday Note

Jul 02, 2015
In observance of the Independence Day holiday in the U.S., Aerospace Daily & Defense Report will not be publishing on Monday, July 6. The next issue will be dated Tuesday, July 7.

Technology

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Technology Strategy Sets Goals For U.K. Industry Civil R&D

Jul 02, 2015
The strategy is the result of work by the U.K.'s Aerospace Technology Institute to map out the capabilities of the U.K. aerospace industry and identify its core competencies and competitive advantages, principally in wing design and manufacture, large turbofans and complex systems including landing gear.