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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 20, 2017

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Programs

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Pratt's F135 Upgrade Plan Keeps Eye On The Future

Jun 21, 2017
​Pratt & Whitney is framing its F135 upgrade effort as the first step in a long-term roadmap for fighter propulsion based on adaptive technology.
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M-346 Turns Multi-Role

Jun 21, 2017
​Leonardo is progressing its plan to turn its M-346 jet trainer into a lightweight multi-role combat jet with the revealing of a new, meaner version of the aircraft here at Paris.
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China’s Wing Loong UAV Shows Up At Paris

Jun 21, 2017
China’s growing influence in unmanned aerial systems is being felt at the Paris Air Show with the Western debut of its Wing Loong 2 medium-altitude, long-endurance armed reconnaissance system.
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Rafael Shows Off Latest Spike Guided Missile

Jun 21, 2017
Israel’s missile pioneer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is showcasing the latest version of its multipurpose guided missile – Spike LR II.
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French Air Force Pleased With Airbus A400M Progress

Jun 21, 2017
Seeing progress in its Airbus A400M's capabilities and practically on-time deliveries, the French Air Force has adopted a supportive stance on the program.
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Israel Upgrades Its Air Power

Jun 20, 2017
Fielding a new wing of fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, modernizing its existing air power and quadrupling its strike capacity, the Israeli Air Force is undergoing a generation leap that will prepare it to meet future challenges.
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K-Max Production Run Extended To 2019

Jun 20, 2017
Kaman says it will extend the production run of its K-Max utility helicopter out to 2019, having been encouraged by increased demand and interest for the aircraft.
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Simplified Long March 5 To Loft China’s Space Station

Jun 19, 2017
A second, simplified version of the Long March 5 space launcher will be used to build the space station that China plans to complete by 2022.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Production Stretches To 2023

Jun 21, 2017
With the delivery by Leonardo of the 500th Eurofighter to the Italian air force, production of the multinational combat aircraft is entering its twilight years. Work is now underway to further slow production rates in a bid to be ready for potential future customers.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jun 21, 2017
LEONARDO unveiled new Gabbiano TS Ultra-Light surveillance radar at Paris Air Show.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Jun 21, 2017
This week the 52nd Paris Air Show gets underway at Le Bourget, drawing an estimated 2,300 international exhibitors, 150,000 trade visitors and nearly 300 official delegations.

Operations

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U.S. Navy Super Hornet Shoots Down Su-22 In Syria

Jun 19, 2017
The Syrian Armed Forces have warned the U.S. of “serious repercussions” after a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet belonging to the U.S. Navy shot down a Syrian Sukhoi Su-22.
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Two Killed In Malaysian Hawk Crash

Jun 20, 2017
Two Royal Malaysian Air Force pilots were killed when their BAE Systems Hawk Mk. 108 twin-seat trainer crashed during a routine training flight on June 15.

Funding & Policy

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USAF Creates New Three-Star Space Advisor Position

Jun 16, 2017
The new position is part of USAF Secretary Heather Wilson’s push to “integrate, normalize and elevate” space within the Air Force and wider Defense Department.
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Sweden Boosts Spending on Dispersed Operations

Jun 21, 2017
The Swedish Air Force is plowing SEK2 billion (U.S.$230 million) into new equipment to allow it to resume Cold War–style operations from road runways.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts for the Week of June 12-June 16, 2017

Jun 21, 2017
Harris Corp., RF Communications, Rochester, New York, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a $255,000,000 maximum ceiling value.

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