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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 24, 2015

VOL. 253 NO. 17 July 24, 2015
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Programs

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AirTanker Pushes Proposals To Support A330 MRTT Force

Jul 23, 2015
LONDON – AirTanker is in discussions with the U.K. defense ministry about how it could support tanker capability buildup with U.K. allies.
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Kepler Data Yields Earth-Sun Analog

Jul 23, 2015
Designated Kepler 452b, the planet is probably rocky, 60% larger than Earth and orbits its star – a G2 type like Earth’s Sun – every 385 days. It is the closest Earth-like exoplanet yet found.
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KAI T-50 To Get Conformal Tank, Refueling Receptacle

Jul 23, 2015
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 supersonic trainer will be fitted with a conformal fuel tank and inflight refueling receptacle under a program announced by the South Korean industry ministry.
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NASA Credits Russian Ties For Restored Six-Crew ISS Operations

Jul 23, 2015
Top NASA officials credited close ties with Russia for successful efforts to restore the International Space Station to extended six-person operations late July 22.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 25, 2015
RAYTHEON had $5.8b net sales for Q2 2015 vs. $5.7b in 2014. Company reported $7.6b in Q2 bookings vs. $6.8b last year. First-half 2015 bookings were …

In Brief

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Prospective U.S. Army Chief Fighting Internal Battle Over Helicopters

Jul 25, 2015
The man nominated to become the U.S. Army’s next chief of staff is facing an internal battle over Apache helicopters. The National Guard is fuming…

Operations

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Multiple Military Operations, Rafale Exports Strain French Air Force

Jul 23, 2015
The service is feeling the strain of supporting a €5.2 billion ($5.7 billion) deal with Egypt, announced in February, for 24 Rafale combat jets.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Nuclear Industry Relies On Chinese Business

Jul 23, 2015
The U.S. nuclear industry is paying close attention to negotiations for a continued nuclear cooperation agreement between the nation and China, especially given the need to keep business thriving in the Asian giant. “A key issue for the U.S. nuclear industry is its continued participation in the construction of new Chinese nuclear power plants,” the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) says in a recent report.

Requirements Dossier

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Requirements Dossier: TF-X

Jul 25, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/07/asd_07_24_2015_requirments1.pdf Name: TF-X Purchaser/User: Turkish Air Force