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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 1, 2017

VOL. 259 NO. 21 February 01, 2017
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Funding & Policy

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Light-Attack Fighter Work, F-35 Top Revised USAF Wish List

Jan 31, 2017
In an updated wish list sent to President Donald Trump’s transition team in January, the U.S. Air Force is asking for additional funding to study a potential low-cost, light-attack aircraft to fight Islamic State terrorists, along with money to buy more high-end F-35s.
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Pentagon To Review Nuclear, Missile Defense Footing

Jan 30, 2017
President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a complete review of the U.S.’s nuclear posture and missile defenses.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 02, 2017
BAE SYSTEMS will provide its LiteHUD head-up display for Textron AirLand’s multi-mission Scorpion jet.

In Brief

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Aurora’s LightningStrike Designated XV-24A

Feb 02, 2017
Aurora Flight Sciences’ LightningStrike hybrid-electric, high-speed vertical-takeoff-and-landing flight demonstrator has been officially designated the XV-24A.

Programs

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USAF Adds Five HH-60W Helicopters To Order

Jan 31, 2017
The U.S. Air Force has flicked the switch on a $203 million contract option with Sikorsky for five additional HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters.
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First Intercept Test Of Beefed-Up Standard Missile Imminent

Jan 30, 2017
The first intercept test of the Raytheon Standard Missile-3 Block IIA off the coast of Hawaii has been delayed due to poor weather conditions, but will go ahead “in the near future,” the Missile Defense Agency says.
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Bell Expects 525 Certification In 2018

Jan 31, 2017
Bell Helicopter expects to achieve certification of its Model 525 helicopter in 2018, as it continues to investigate last year's fatal crash of the first prototype.
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Army’s Sentinel Radar Upgrade Will Tackle UAV Threat

Jan 31, 2017
The U.S. Army plans to upgrade almost 200 MPQ-64 Sentinel short-range air defense radars to counter reduced-signature cruise missiles and small unmanned aircraft as well as short- and long-range rockets, artillery and mortar threats.
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India Test Fires Cryogenic Engine For GSLV Mk. 3

Jan 30, 2017
India has successfully tested the indigenous cryogenic engine for the upper stage of its heaviest rocket, the GSLV Mk. 3, inching closer to boosting its capability to launch heavier satellites into orbit.

Technology

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Laser Sought For Air Force Self-Protection Demo

Jan 31, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking proposals for a compact high-power laser to be used in the flight demonstration of a podded self-protection weapon that can be carried by supersonic fighters.

Business

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Honeywell Posts 'Uninspiring', But Unalarming Earnings Results

Feb 01, 2017
Continued softness in the business jet and other aerospace and defense markets made for uninspiring—but unalarming—earnings results at major parts and services provider Honeywell, executives and analysts said Jan. 27.