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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 9, 2017

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Programs

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ALIS Disconnect: Depots Seek To Plug Into F-35 Network

Feb 08, 2017
The F-35’s autonomic logistics information system is not compatible with the IT systems being used at government aircraft depots where the fighter and its components are repaired.
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T-X Twist: Leonardo Confirms T-100 Trainer Bid

Feb 08, 2017
Leonardo has confirmed that it is still in the running for the U.S. Air Force’s $16.3 billion T-X trainer, offering an American-made M-346 Master.
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NASA’s Big Rocket Gets Two Big Endorsements

Feb 08, 2017
NASA’s heavy-lift Space Launch System picked up a pair of potentially significant endorsements on Feb. 7.
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NASA Assesses Michoud Tornado Damage

Feb 08, 2017
NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility remained closed Feb. 8 to assess damage from a major tornado that struck a day earlier.
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Thailand OKs Buy Of China-Made Submarines

Feb 08, 2017
Thailand is going ahead with a controversial order for submarines from China that is probably driven in part by a desire for closer relations with Beijing.

Business

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Lockheed Could Sue Pentagon Over F-35

Feb 08, 2017
Lockheed Martin could sue the Pentagon over the F-35’s recent production awards, the Joint Strike Fighter prime contractor’s top financial officer said Feb. 8.
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Harris Hints At New Classified Space Franchise Business

Feb 03, 2017
Federal hardware and services provider Harris is facing many challenges these days, but the company increasingly has one thing going for it: classified businesses.

Technology

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Raytheon To Expand Sensor-Weapon Networking For Navy

Feb 08, 2017
Developing the ability to exchange fire-control information over different data links without translation is a key element of a new Office of Naval Research (ONR) technology demonstration for which Raytheon has received an $11.8 million contract.
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DARPA Eyes Single, Flexible System For Radar, Comms, EW

Feb 07, 2017
DARPA has awarded five contracts for the first phase of a program to develop a radio-frequency system capable of adaptively and flexibly switching among communications, radar and electronic-warfare modes.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 10, 2017
RAYTHEON has $202.2m U.S. Army contract for engineering services for the Patriot weapon systems program through Jan. 31, 2018.
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George W. Bush Inducted Into Texas Aviation Hall Of Fame

Feb 10, 2017
Former U.S. President George W. Bush is a 2017 inductee into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.