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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 10, 2017

VOL. 260 NO. 28 May 10, 2017
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Programs

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Sweden Eyeing Turboprop Trainer If Boeing/Saab Lose T-X

May 09, 2017
The Swedish Air Force has little interest in any of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation T-X trainer candidates except the Boeing/Saab offer, but is not ready to rule them in or out as potential SK 60 replacements.
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AeroVironment Delivers First Snipe Nano-UAS

May 09, 2017
AeroVironment has delivered the first 20 Snipe Nano Quad miniature unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to a U.S. government customer.
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Boeing, USAF Link Stealthy F-22 With F-15C

May 09, 2017
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated that the stealthy F-22 Raptor can securely communicate with the F-15C and other legacy aircraft in real-time over an advanced networking pod.
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Rolls-Royce, Turkey’s Kale Group Partner For TF-X Engine

May 09, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Turkish engineering firm Kale Group are to establish a joint venture which will initially develop an engine for Turkey’s indigenous fighter, the TF-X.
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Turkish Indigenous Air-to-Air Missiles Revealed

May 09, 2017
Turkey’s Tubitak Sage research institute has unveiled a family of air-to-air missiles which could go onto equip the country’s future indigenous fighter, the TF-X.
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UK Rapid Capability Office To Work On BriteCloud Decoy

May 09, 2017
A Rapid Capability Office set up by the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) is to work with Leonardo to further develop its BriteCloud expendable decoy system.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne AR1 Passes Critical Design Review

May 08, 2017
Aerojet Rocketdyne’s proposed replacement for the Russian-build RD-180 rocket engine, the liquid-fueled AR1, has completed its critical design review.
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Inmarsat Launches Satellite Communications For UAS

May 09, 2017
Inmarsat has launched a satellite communications service for unmanned aircraft using a small terminal developed by Cobham Satcom.
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JWST Reaches NASA Johnson for Thermal Vacuum Testing

May 08, 2017
The James Webb Space Telescope’s long $8.8 billion journey from concept to deep space achieved a weekend milestone.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

May 10, 2017
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS CORP. has $332m U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract to continue providing MDA with enterprise-level technical integration; support the definition, development, and test and evaluation of integrated missile defense capabilities; and provide IT services, among other tasks.

Funding & Policy

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Wilson Confirmed As Next USAF Secretary

May 10, 2017
The U.S. Senate confirmed Heather Wilson, a former Republican member of the House of Representatives, to be President Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Air Force on May 8. The Senate voted 76-22 in favor, with all 22 “no” votes coming from Democrats. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was one of the most outspoken opponents of Wilson’s confirmation, condemning the “scandal” surrounding her previous work as a federal contractor and her “derogatory” statements concerning members of the LGBT community in a May 8 press release.

Spec Showcase

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Pilatus PC-21

May 10, 2017
View the Pilatus PC-21 Spec Showecase in PDF format. Description : The PC-21 is a Swiss basic flight trainer built by Pilatus. The aircraft is powered by one Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A large series series turbine engine. Program Name Pilatus PC-21 Designation PC-21 Type Trainer