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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 16, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 31 August 16, 2017
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Programs

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AFRL: Attritable Strike UAV Should Meet Range, Cost Goals

Aug 15, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is confident based on design analysis and cost modeling that the Kratos-built XQ-58A Valkyrie will meet the objective range of 3,000 mi. and align with cost targets of $2-3 million per unit.
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Chinese UAV Maker Responds To Cybersecurity Concerns

Aug 15, 2017
Chinese manufacturer DJI is developing a local data mode that allows users to fly their vehicles without connecting to the internet.
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Insitu Launches Commercial UAS Firefighting Services

Aug 15, 2017
Insitu’s commercial arm Inexa Solutions is offering aerial reconnaissance services for fighting wildfires using its ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
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Thailand Seeks Harpoon Missiles For Frigate

Aug 15, 2017
Thailand wants to purchase Boeing RGM-84L Harpoon anti-ship missiles for a frigate nearing completion in South Korea.
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Bahrain To Become C-130J Operator

Aug 14, 2017
Bahrain is to become a C-130J Hercules operator after purchasing two former British Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft through a government-to-government deal.
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U.S. Operator To Buy Former Royal Air Force Tristars

Aug 15, 2017
A U.S. company is set to purchase a fleet of former British Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar tanker aircraft with the aim of offering civilian refueling services to the U.S. Navy and NATO air arms.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Aug 16, 2017
RAYTHEON delivered 4,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to U.S. Navy.

In Brief

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General Aviation Deliveries Rise, Billings Fall in H1 2017

Aug 16, 2017
General aviation delivery results were mixed in the first half of 2017, with an increase in deliveries and a decline in billings.

Business

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Elbit Mum On $21M Jury Award Over Hughes

Aug 15, 2017
A Texas jury has awarded Elbit Systems more than $21 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against satellite services provider EchoStar.
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Sciaky To Adopt Siemens Software For Additive Manufacturing Tech

Aug 15, 2017
Additive manufacturing provider Sciaky has chosen Siemens’ product life cycle management software to support its Electronic Beam Additive Manufacturing technology.
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How Much Could Pilotless Commercial Aircraft Save?

Aug 08, 2017
Pilotless commercial aircraft can generate “meaningful savings ... via mission optimization, greater predictability and reduced flight crew and training costs," a new report says.

Funding & Policy

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Innovation Crucial To NASA In Tackling Deep Space

Aug 14, 2017
As NASA turns its human exploration focus toward deep space, the agency is searching beyond traditional borders for the innovation needed to achieve its challenging aspirations of establishing and sustaining a human presence in the lunar and Martian environs.