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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 6, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 2 July 06, 2017
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Funding & Policy

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North Korea’s ICBM Test Renews Calls For Space-Based Kill Layer

Jul 05, 2017
North Korea’s test of a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile has been met by renewed calls in Washington for a space-based missile defense layer.
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Britain, Norway And U.S. Sign Maritime Patrol Pact

Jun 30, 2017
The agreement, signed in Brussels during a meeting of NATO defense ministers, comes as Britain and Norway pave the way for the introduction of the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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White House Revives Business-Friendlier Space Council

Jul 01, 2017
The council will convene a Users' Advisory Group composed of non-government representatives of industries and other persons involved in aeronautical and space activities, according to President Trump's executive order.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 07, 2017
RAYTHEON has $90.7m U.S. Navy contract for retrofit components for Navy’s F/A-18 fleet. Work complete October 2019.

In Brief

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Onera Shows Ampere Model

Jul 07, 2017
French aerospace research center Onera displayed a model of its Ampere electric aircraft concept at the Paris Air Show in June.

Programs

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Australia Begins Wedgetail Upgrades Two Years After FOC

Jul 05, 2017
Reflecting the importance of the Wedgetail to the RAAF, this program has been announced only two years after the type achieved final operational capability.
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USAF In Market For Conventional Hypersonic Strike Weapon

Jul 05, 2017
The U.S. Air Force appears to be accelerating plans to develop and field a non-nuclear hypersonic-speed strike missile to arm its fighters and bombers.
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Long March 5 Failure Casts Doubt On Chinese Space Schedule

Jul 03, 2017
Failure of a Long March 5 launcher on the type’s second mission has dealt a possibly severe blow to China’s space program, at least casting doubt over the timing of planned missions that rely on the rocket.
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World View Stratollite Balloon Test Ends Early

Jul 02, 2017
The planned four-day test of World View's Stratollite high-altitude balloon over Arizona ended after 17 hr. due to a small leak in an altitude control system.
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Recycled SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down

Jul 03, 2017
The resupply craft was assembled from major components previously flown in September 2014 on SpaceX’s 4th ISS cargo mission.

Business

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Mercury Buys Richland Technologies

Jul 05, 2017
Based in Duluth, Georgia, RTL specializes in safety-critical and high integrity systems, software and hardware development, as well as safety-certification services for mission-critical applications.

DMIN

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Defense Market Intelligence Notes

Jul 07, 2017
View the Defense Market Intelligence Notes in PDF format.