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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 27, 2016

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Programs

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Interim Fix For A400M Propeller Gear Box Still In Works

Apr 26, 2016
GE Aviation’s Avio Aero is working near- and long-term solutions to address a balky component on the EuroProp International (EPI) TP400-D6 engine, four of which power the new Airbus A400M tactical airlifter.
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U.K. Tests C-17 Tactical Capabilities

Apr 26, 2016
The U.K. Royal Air Force has performed the first free-fall parachuting trials from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III as it looks to push the airlifter into tactical operations.
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Russian Military Orders Improved Mi-28UB Helicopters

Apr 26, 2016
Russian aerospace forces continue their shopping spree, signing contracts with Russian Helicopters for Mi-28UB combat training helicopters and Mil Mi-26 super heavy transports.
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DCNS Wins Australian Program For 12 Submarines

Apr 26, 2016
DCNS has won a competition to help build 12 submarines for Australia, offering a design for diesel vessels that will be vastly larger than any now in service.
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U.K. Signs FMS Deal For Certifiable Reaper

Apr 26, 2016
The U.K. is to sign a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal for the General Atomics Certifiable Predator B to meet its Protector program requirements.
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India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Flight Slips To June

Apr 26, 2016
After hoping for a first flight in May, India now plans to test its reusable launch vehicle in June, according to the country’s top scientist.
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Solar Impulse Plots Route Across U.S.

Apr 26, 2016
The Solar Impulse team is studying weather windows for a flight to Phoenix from Moffett Field, California, on the next leg of its attempt to fly around the world on solar power.
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Arianespace Orbits Sentinel-1B, Microscope Atop Soyuz

Apr 26, 2016
A Europeanized Soyuz delivered five small spacecraft to low Earth orbit April 25, including the Sentinel-1B radar Earth observation satellite developed for the European Commission’s Copernicus environmental monitoring and security program.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 27, 2016
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT approved $1.22b Foreign Military Sale to Australia of up to 450 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-120D) ...

In Brief

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Thales to supply ATC radar to airports in Iran

Apr 26, 2016
French electronics group Thales has been selected to supply an air traffic control radar to ...

Funding & Policy

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Saudi Arabia To Go Internal On Military Efforts

Apr 26, 2016
Saudi Arabia, the world’s second leading arms importer over the last five years, will embark on a massive effort to build up its military industrial base and provide for a major portion of its security forces in coming years.