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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 15, 2015

VOL. 253 NO. 53 September 15, 2015
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Programs

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F-35A IOC Threatened By Autonomic Logistics System

Sep 14, 2015
The biggest hurdle to the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operational capability for the F-35A in August 2016 as planned is work left to be done on the Autonomic Logistics Information System.
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Northrop’s CIRCM Laser Jammer Work Halted As BAE Protests

Sep 14, 2015
The U.S. Army has issued a stop-work order on the Common Infrared Countermeasure (Circm) program after BAE Systems protested the awarding of the laser missile jammer to Northrop Grumman.
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Eurofighter CEO Optimistic About Typhoon’s Future

Sep 14, 2015
Kuwait’s decision to become the eighth customer for the Eurofighter Typhoon is an indicator that the program has a healthy future, according to consortium CEO Alberto Gutierrez.
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Helo Study Could Spur 2035 Retirement For Puma, Merlin

Sep 14, 2015
The retirement age of the U.K.’s AgustaWestland EH101 Merlin and Airbus Helicopters Puma Mk2 transport helicopter fleets could be harmonized and pushed out to 2030-35, senior officers say.
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Poland Signs Deal For Jassm Cruise Missile

Sep 14, 2015
As Russia continues saber rattling in Europe, Poland has joined the small group of nations to buy the latest U.S.
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F-35 Nations Weigh Infrared Pod Options

Sep 11, 2015
Members of the nine-nation F-35 team are nearing decisions on how to introduce new capabilities to the forthcoming Block 4 configuration of the aircraft, with the retrofit of a new electro-optical and infrared system high on that list.
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Anzac Upgrade On Schedule, On Budget, BAE Says

Sep 11, 2015
A program to extensively modernize the radar, command and surface-to-air missile systems of Australia’s Anzac Class frigates is running on schedule and on budget, BAE Systems says.
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SpaceX Signs New Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy Contracts

Sep 14, 2015
In addition to the SpaceX-funded first flight and a mission for the U.S. Air Force, the Falcon Heavy is slated to launch a satellite for London-based fleet operator Inmarsat and another for ViaSat of Carlsbad, California.
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Ariane 5 To Launch Japan’s BSAT-4a For Space Systems/Loral

Sep 14, 2015
Arianespace has signed a contract with Space Systems/Loral (SSL) to launch the BSAT-4a satellite on an Ariane 5 in late 2017.
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F-35A Debut Threatened By Autonomic Logistics System

Sep 14, 2015
The biggest hurdle to the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operational capability for the F-35A in August 2016 as planned is work left to be done on the Autonomic Logistics Information System.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Sep 16, 2015
SAKOR TECHNOLOGIES delivered system to Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio) to test atmospheric flight control system for SIERRA NEVADA Dream Chaser spacecraft.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Washington

Sep 16, 2015
The Air Force Association’s annual Air & Space Symposium is underway this week near Washington, with speakers including Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Combat Command chief Gen. Herbert Carlisle.

Business

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International Launch Services Chief To Step Down

Sep 11, 2015
Phil Slack, who has served as ILS president since 2012, will be replaced by Kirk Pysher, who previously worked as the company’s vice president of mission assurance and product development.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts for the Week of Sept. 8-11, 2015

Sep 16, 2015
Segovia Inc., doing business as Inmarsat Government, Reston, Virginia, was awarded a competitive, single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity,