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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 9, 2017

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Programs

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USAF Seeks Partnerships For Next-Gen Space Launchers

Oct 06, 2017
The U.S. Air Force has taken the next step in its plan to transition from the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine after issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for co-investment in up to three next-generation launch vehicles.
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Raytheon To Keep Improving AIM-120 Through 2032

Oct 06, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is laying the foundation for a 10-year mega contract with Raytheon Missile Systems for continued development of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile through fiscal 2032.
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India To Launch Remote Sensing Satellite In November

Oct 05, 2017
India plans to launch the next satellite in its Cartosat-2 series next month.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Oct 09, 2017
BOEING has $10.7m U.S. Army contract for post-production support services for eight AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

In Brief

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Australia To Buy Aegis Combat System

Oct 09, 2017
Citing threats from North Korea and terrorism within its own borders, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the Royal Australian Navy would be installing the Lockheed Martin Aegis combat system on its fleet of nine future frigates.

Funding & Policy

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Influential Think Tank Warns Of Drop In Fighter Capability

Oct 05, 2017
An influential Washington think tank is warning of a significant deterioration of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter capacity.

Operations

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NASA Buys Three More Soyuz Rides For ISS Crew

Oct 06, 2017
NASA has decided to buy three more Russian Soyuz rides for International Space Station crew ferry flights, covering missions through the fall of 2019.
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Indian Air Force Transport Helicopter Crashes

Oct 06, 2017
An Indian Air Force transport helicopter has crashed in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, killing all seven passengers and crew on board.

Technology

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Raytheon Pushing Laser, 'Phaser' For U.S. Army Platforms

Oct 04, 2017
Raytheon is pursuing several opportunities with the U.S. Army to demonstrate its growing suite of laser and microwave energy weapons on helicopter gunships and ground combat vehicles.
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Safran Inaugurates Open Rotor Engine Test Facility

Oct 06, 2017
Safran this week inaugurated a ground testbed for a full-scale counter-rotating open-rotor engine in Istres in southeast France, marking key progress in the EU-funded demonstration program.

Business

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MDA Closes DigitalGlobe Deal, Becomes Maxar

Oct 05, 2017
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) on Oct. 5 said it completed its acquisition of DigitalGlobe and announced several significant changes.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Oct 06, 2017
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