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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 15, 2017

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Programs

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USMC Study Considers Expanding MV-22 Fleet To 380

Jun 14, 2017
The U.S. Marine Corps is considering expanding its planned Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor fleet to 380 aircraft from 360.
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Chinese Engine Plan Suggests Substantial Moon Base

Jun 14, 2017
China's proposed Long March 9 Moon rocket would be powerful enough to send an object rather larger than the U.S. Lunar Module to the Moon’s surface.
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U.S. Navy Steadfast For Now On 160-Aircraft Growler Fleet

Jun 14, 2017
The U.S. Navy says its planned fleet of 160 Boeing EA-18G Growlers is enough for now, but several factors could see that number increase.
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Insitu, Textron Retain Socom And U.S. Navy UAS Services Work

Jun 14, 2017
After significant delays, the Pentagon has awarded umbrella contracts potentially worth more than $2 billion in total to continue the provision of unmanned aircraft services to deployed forces.
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CASC Working On Improved Solid-Propellant Launchers

Jun 08, 2017
Chinese state space contractor CASC will lighten the first-stage motor of its Long March 11 launcher, increasing throw weight, and also seems to be planning a second and larger solid-propellant launcher.
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India To Launch Latest Cartosat-2 This Month

Jun 13, 2017
India is getting ready to launch its latest Earth observation satellite in the Cartosat-2 series by the end of this month.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jun 16, 2017
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES launched 16th Virginia-class submarine Indiana.

In Brief

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China Plans Production Of Nuclear Subs, Fields Intermediate-range Missile

Jun 16, 2017
China is making strides in its precision nuclear submarines, ballistic missile forces and weapons, among other advancements.

Operations

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North Korea Takes Peek At Thaad With Tiny Drone

Jun 15, 2017
North Korea has reconnoitered the U.S. Army’s newly installed Thaad battery at Seongju in South Korea with a small, pilotless aircraft, the joint chiefs of staff in Seoul say.
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Russian Cargo Carrier Launches To Space Station

Jun 14, 2017
Russia’s Progress MS-06 resupply capsule maneuvered toward an automated docking with the Russian segment of the International Space Station following a June 14 launch.

Funding & Policy

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AIA: Total U.S. A&D Employment Slipped Last Year

Jun 14, 2017
Total aerospace and defense employment in the U.S. dipped last year, falling back to roughly 2011 levels, according to a new report from the Aerospace Industries Association.
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Senate Allows Precision Weapons Sale To Proceed

Jun 14, 2017
The U.S. Senate has narrowly rejected a challenge to the sale of about $500 million in precision-guided weapons to Saudi Arabia.
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Pentagon Accuses Russia Of Open Skies Violations

Jun 13, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis says Russia appears to be in violation of the 1992 Open Skies Treaty by restricting where the U.S. and other party nations can fly.

Technology

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C-17 Flight Tests Show Aft-Body Drag Reductions

Jun 09, 2017
Even a 1% fuel savings on the C-17 would save the Pentagon millions of dollars annually.