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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 30, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 41 August 30, 2017
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Programs

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First Fully Loaded F-35Bs Head To North Korea’s Doorstep

Aug 29, 2017
The “Green Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, stationed at Iwakuni, Japan, are set to get their first F-35Bs equipped with the final Block 3F software in September.
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Boeing And Bombardier’s Compass Call Protests Denied

Aug 28, 2017
The move means the U.S., Air Force can now move forward with its plan to replace the Compass Call electronic jamming plane, used to eavesdrop on and attack enemy communications.
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IRBM Passes Over Japan Without Being Intercepted

Aug 29, 2017
Japanese and U.S. forces in the region left the missile alone, despite each spending billions of dollars annually on missile defense technology designed to shoot it down.
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Russia’s Kalashnikov Unveils Anti-Drone Gun

Aug 28, 2017
The rifle-like REX 1 system is designed to bring down commercial drones safely by blocking their navigation and communication signals.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Aug 29, 2017
ROLLS-ROYCE CORP. has $40m U.S. Air Force contract for long-term sustainment of propulsion systems for C-130J aircraft.

In Brief

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Congress Looks Headed for Another FAA Extension

Aug 29, 2017
The U.S. Congress will have little time to work out any legislation for the FAA, including whether to privatize air traffic control (ATC) services, when it reconvenes in Washington in September.

Business

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UAS Airspace Management Platform Launches In Japan

Aug 29, 2017
The idea of a low-altitude airspace management system for unmanned aircraft is spreading rapidly around the world.
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Lockheed Funds New 3D Printing Lab In Denver

Aug 29, 2017
Expected to open later this fall, the lab is dedicated to advancing the use of 3D printing for the creation of composite tooling applications addressing complex design and manufacturing requirements.

Operations

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JSC Still On Skeleton Crew As Harvey Lingers

Aug 29, 2017
NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston remained closed to all but essential personnel Aug. 29, four days after major hurricane-turned-tropical storm Harvey barged ashore on the Texas coast.

Funding & Policy

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NASA’s Apollo-Era Mission Control ‘Go’ For Restoration

Aug 22, 2017
Contributors from beyond the U.S. are helping to raise the $5 million needed to restore NASA’s Apollo-era Mission Control Center.