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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 6, 2017

VOL. 262 NO. 26 November 06, 2017
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Programs

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General Atomics Pitches MUM-T For Gulf Nations

Nov 03, 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is proposing a wirelessly linked, manned-unmanned aircraft team for Gulf nations.
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Raytheon Delivers First Version of GPS OCX

Nov 02, 2017
The delivery of the control system, called GPS OCX, keeps the 2018 launch of Lockheed Martin’s first GPS III satellite on track.
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Bigger Engine For Israel’s VTOL Cargo UAV

Oct 31, 2017
Israel’s Tactical Robotics Ltd. is fitting a more powerful engine to its Cormorant unmanned cargo and medevac aircraft as it progresses toward first deliveries planned for 2021.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Nov 06, 2017
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES has first order for its ELK-1882T satcom terminal with conformal electronic-steered antenna for fighters from undisclosed Western customer. First deliveries in 2021.

Technology

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DLR Test Rig Looks Inside Engines

Nov 06, 2017
A new European engine test rig is allowing the interaction between the combustion chamber and the turbine to be examined in realistic conditions for the first time.
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E-3s, F-16s First In AI-fueled Predictive Maintenance Tryout

Nov 02, 2017
U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS and F-16 aircraft will be some of the armed service’s first to undergo a predictive maintenance trial fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and so-called Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, the winning contractor for the service said Nov. 1.

Funding & Policy

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House Science Chair Retiring From Congress At End Of Term

Nov 03, 2017
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee that oversees NASA, will not seek re-election next year.
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DOT Sets Objectives For Drone Pilot Program

Nov 03, 2017
Key goals are accelerating the safe integration of beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, including package delivery, and addressing safety and security concerns with operations close to people and critical infrastructure.
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USAF To Boost Budget For Space Prototyping

Nov 03, 2017
The head of the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center forecasts a significant funding bump in the service’s fiscal 2019 space budget for more prototyping, demonstration and experimentation programs.

Business

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Boeing’s HorizonX Invests In Advanced Aluminum Developer

Nov 02, 2017
Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop’s belief that the second century of flight will be dominated by materials and algorithms is reflected in the company’s latest acquisitions and venture capital investments.

Industry Data

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U.S. Defense Department Spending

Nov 06, 2017
View the U.S. Defense Department Spending: Aircraft Electronic Warfare (EW), Suppression Of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) And Countermeasures (CM) FY16-FY18 ($K) chart in PDF format.