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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 21, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 34 August 21, 2017
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Funding & Policy

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Trump Elevates Stature Of U.S. Cyber Command

Aug 18, 2017
The change will make Cyber Command its own unified combatant command, removing it from U.S. Strategic Command.
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Should The Pentagon Sell ICBM Motors?

Aug 21, 2017
The sale of ICBM motors for commercial space launches could offset some of the $17 million that the Pentagon spends each year to store and maintain them, but could disrupt the commercial launch market, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Aug 21, 2017
LOCKHEED MARTIN will share in $499m U.S. Air Force contract with five other companies working on Aerospace Systems Air Platform Technology Research program.

Programs

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USAF Picks Key Technologies For F-22 Follow-On

Aug 17, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is eyeing more powerful, fuel-efficient engines for extended range and increased stealth as key requirements for its next air superiority fighter.
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USAF Looks To Outsource Future Red Air Training Fleet

Aug 18, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is looking to outsource a new fleet of adversary aircraft to help prepare pilots for battle.
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India To Buy Six More Apaches

Aug 17, 2017
India has decided to buy six AH-64E Apache Longbow attack helicopters for its army’s aviation wing to enhance its strike forces.
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Taiwan Needs Tech Acquisition Before Fighter Launch

Aug 18, 2017
Taiwan’s first step toward another indigenous fighter should be a technology acquisition effort, says the defense ministry’s technology agency, which would lead the early stages of the program.
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NASA’s Final TDRS Communications Satellite Lifts Off

Aug 18, 2017
NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay System Satellite-M separated from its United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle as scheduled following an Aug. 18 liftoff from Cape Canaveral.

Business

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Helicopter Deliveries On Upswing In 2017

Aug 18, 2017
The civil rotorcraft industry delivered 465 aircraft during the first six months of 2017, up 16.8% from the same period a year ago.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Western C4ISR Aircraft MRO Demand by Region

Aug 21, 2017
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western C4ISR Aircraft MRO Demand by Region chart in PDF format.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Aug 21, 2017
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