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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 12, 2017

VOL. 262 NO. 9 October 12, 2017
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Programs

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NOAA’s JPSS-1 Poised To Bolster Extreme Weather Forecasting

Oct 11, 2017
HOUSTON—The U.S. Joint Polar Satellite System is poised to reach full strength for improved weather forecasting, environmental assessments and climate modeling on global scales with the scheduled Nov.
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Greece Nears Agreement On F-16 Upgrades

Oct 10, 2017
The Hellenic Defense Ministry is expected to sign a letter of agreement by the end of this month to modernize its F-16 fleet—a deal that could be worth more than $1.5 billion, according to Greek aerospace officials.
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Gray Eagle Production Completes Transition To ER Model

Oct 10, 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has transitioned exclusively to production of the extended-range MQ-1C Gray Eagle for the U.S. Army after completing production of the 165th and final baseline aircraft.
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Leonardo DRS Helping U.S. Army Defeat Drones

Oct 06, 2017
Counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability is seen as an urgent operational need, as cheap, off-the-shelf UAS proliferate around the globe.
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Pentagon Moves Forward With Secretive Ship-Killing Missile

Oct 10, 2017
The Pentagon has selected Lockheed Martin to upgrade the U.S. Army’s long-range artillery rocket to strike moving targets both on land and at sea under an effort run by the department’s secretive innovation office, Aviation Week has learned.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Oct 13, 2017
BOEING has $42.4m U.S. Navy contract for P-8A Poseidon aircraft stores management system. Work completed by November 2020.

In Brief

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U.S. Air Force Accepts First GPS III Satellite

Oct 13, 2017
The U.S. Air Force has accepted the first GPS III satellite from Lockheed Martin, declaring it ready for its scheduled launch in 2018.

Business

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UAV Jammer Gun Maker DroneShield Seeks Buyer

Oct 11, 2017
Counter-UAV gun developer DroneShield is actively seeking a larger buyer or other investor.
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Honeywell Keeps Aerospace, Could Add With M&A

Oct 10, 2017
Honeywell International will hold on to its traditional aerospace and defense businesses and may try to grow them through merger and acquisition activity, Honeywell President and CEO Darius Adamczyk said.

DMIN

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Defense Market Intelligence Notes

Oct 13, 2017
View the Defense Market Intelligence Notes in PDF format.