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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 24, 2017

VOL. 260 NO. 16 April 24, 2017
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Technology

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Darpa Seeks Future Counter-UAV Tech For Urban Warfare

Apr 21, 2017
With dozens of programs springing up to defeat UAV threats, Darpa is trying to nurture revolutionary future counter-UAV technologies.
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German Company To Test UAV-Based Electric Turbine

Apr 17, 2017
Germany’s E.ON electricity company is partnering with Dutch renewable energy startup Ampyx Power to demonstrate the potential of airborne wind energy systems.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 24, 2017
F-35 INTEGRATED TEST FORCE on March 29 released a specially-built GBU-12 Paveway II guided bomb from an F-35C at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA, engaging a small pickup truck March 29, marking the first weapon test of an F-35 with 3F software, designed to enhance effectiveness against moving targets. INDIAN NAVY on April 21 test-fired the BrahMos Land Attack Supersonic Cruise Missile from the guided missile frigate Teg, to a target on land.

Operations

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U.S. Navy Probing T-45 Hypoxia Incidents

Apr 24, 2017
U.S. Navy trainees are experiencing symptoms of hypoxia while learning to fly the T-45 Goshawk, which prompted to service to ground the aircraft on April 5 to look for the cause. Instructor pilots reported “physiological episodes in the cockpit” caused by contamination in the on-board oxygen generation system. Currently the Navy has limited flights to no higher than 5,000 ft and no more than 2g maneuvering while tests on the oxygen system continue.
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USAF F-35 Kicks Off NATO Deployment

Apr 19, 2017
The F-35 may be designed to be low-observable, but the arrival into the UK of eight aircraft for the type’s first overseas deployment with the U.S. Air Force has been anything but.

Programs

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Reusable Thrusters Cleared For Boeing Commercial Crew Capsule

Apr 21, 2017
Aerojet Rocketdyne has demonstrated a reusable hydrazine monopropellant thruster it prepared for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner crew capsule.
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Ilyushin Transport Aircraft First Flight, Deliveries Delayed

Apr 19, 2017
The first flight of Russia’s new Ilyushin Il-112V light military transport has been delayed.
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MBDA Prepares Meteor For F-35 Testing

Apr 21, 2017
The UK defense ministry has signed a £41 million ($52.36 million) contract that will pave the way for the integration of the MBDA Meteor beyond visual-range air-to-air missile onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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India Calls For Input On Mission To Venus

Apr 21, 2017
Scientists have been asked to come up with suggestions on what type of satellite and rocket will be required for a Venus probe.

Funding & Policy

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Norway’s Parliament Urged To Approve Tanker Fleet Membership

Apr 21, 2017
The Norwegian government is urging the country’s Parliament to green light Oslo’s membership in the Dutch-led Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Apr 24, 2017
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