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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 1, 2016

VOL. 255 NO. 19 February 01, 2016
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Programs

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MHI Fighter Demonstrator To Fly In February

Jan 29, 2016
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) X-2 fighter technology demonstrator, formerly called ATD-X, is due to fly in February, testing systems that Japan’s defense technology agency is preparing for a possible future combat aircraft.
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Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile

Feb 01, 2016
Pakistan says it has successfully tested its nuclear-capable air-launched cruise missile, “Ra’ad,” a precision-guided munition that uses low-level flight maneuvers to avoid detection by air defense systems. Ra’ad, developed in Pakistan, has a range of about 350 km (217.5 mi.) and can be used on land or at sea. Lt. Gen. Mazhar Jamil, Pakistan’s director general of the strategic plans division, called the tests a “major step toward complementing Pakistan’s deterrence capability.”
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China Confirms 2016 Manned Space Plans

Jan 29, 2016
China has confirmed a schedule for major steps this year in its manned space program, with plans to send astronauts to a second orbital laboratory in preparation for building a space station.
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Airbus Safran Launchers Finalizes Horizontal Integration For Ariane 6

Jan 28, 2016
Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL), a joint venture of Airbus Group and Safran SA, has finalized the design of Europe’s next-generation Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
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NASA Remembers Apollo 1, Challenger, Columbia Astronauts

Jan 28, 2016
On Earth and in space, NASA’s nationwide work force paused on Jan. 28 to mark the space agency’s annual Day of Remembrance, a tribute to the 17 astronauts and the families of those who perished in three tragedies.
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ISS Small Sats To Support Rendezvous, Docking Development

Jan 29, 2016
Two small satellites developed by engineering students from in-state rivals Texas A&M and the University of Texas were deployed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 29.
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U.S. Marines Get Updated Meteorological System

Jan 29, 2016
The Navy’s Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I) began its Government Acceptance Test (GAT) earlier this month on a critical meteorological system.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 01, 2016
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. completed $37.2b acquisition of PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP. for $235 per share in all-cash transaction Jan. 29. BOEING has $2.47b U.S. Navy contract for 20 Lot III full-rate production P-8A aircraft for the Navy (16), and Australia (4). Work complete by December 2018.

Funding & Policy

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New U.S. Navy Office To Promote Quick Unmanned Fielding

Jan 29, 2016
Designated as the Navy’s unmanned warfare systems office, N99 will not take over existing programs run by air, sea or subsurface weapons groups.
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U.S. Avoids Asia-Pacific Island Disputes, But Operates Freely

Jan 28, 2016
The U.S. is avoiding Asia-Pacific island disputes, but is adamant about its right to transit or patrol those areas.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Feb 01, 2016
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Feb. 2-3—19th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, Washington, D.C. For more information go to www.spaceagenda.com/events/detail/2016-02-03_spaceport-uk