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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 27, 2017

VOL. 262 NO. 20 October 27, 2017

Programs

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Northrop Delivering USAF’s Last Batch Of Global Hawks

Oct 26, 2017
Northrop Grumman is preparing to deliver the final batch of RQ-4B Global Hawks to the U.S. Air Force.
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Afghan Air Force Receiving More A-29 Super Tucanos

Oct 26, 2017
The Afghan Air Force’s Kabul-based fleet of light attack aircraft will expand by 30% with the introduction of another six A-29 Super Tucanos.
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South Korea Unlikely To Exploit Surveillance Commonality

Oct 25, 2017
South Korea is likely to pass up a chance at economizing on support costs by linking requirements for maritime patrollers and airborne early warning aircraft.
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Fallon Hopes For Qatari Typhoon Contract This Year

Oct 26, 2017
Sir Michael Fallon, British minister for defense, said it was the UK government’s aim to get a contract signed before the end of the year.
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Emirati-Brazilian Light Attack Aircraft to make Dubai Debut

Oct 26, 2017
According to a list of aircraft published by the Dubai Airshow organizers, the aircraft is called the Calidus B-250 and reportedly is larger than the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Oct 27, 2017
AVIALL SERVICES INC. has $8.9m U.S. Defense Logistics Agency sole-source contract for J-85 engine retrofit kit.

In Brief

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Lawmakers Seek Authority To Veto Trump On N. Korea

Oct 27, 2017
More than 60 lawmakers are banding together to write legislation that would block President Donald Trump from launching a first strike against North Korea without approval by Congress.

Funding & Policy

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DOT Pilot Program To Shape Local Drone Use Rules

Oct 26, 2017
Industry broadly welcomed President Trump’s launch of a pilot program engaging state and local governments in the development of federal UAV regulations.

Business

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Saudi Investment Boost For Virgin Galactic

Oct 26, 2017
The Saudi Arabian government has signed a partnership agreement with Virgin Group under which it will invest around $1 billion into the company’s space operations.
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Satellite Execs Seek To Partner With Government

Oct 26, 2017
As the commercial satellite industry prepares to extend broadband access globally, government assistance likely will be required to prevent collisions.