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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 17, 2017

VOL. 262 NO. 35 November 17, 2017
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Programs

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JPSS-1 Launch Reset For Nov. 18

Nov 17, 2017
Launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/NASA Joint Polar Satellite System-1 satellite from Vandenberg AFB, California, has been rescheduled for early Nov. 18 following a pair of last-minute countdown scrubs earlier this week. Liftoff atop a United Launch Alliance Delta II is set for 4:47 a.m. EST, or 1:47 a.m. local time (PST).
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New Virgin Space Company Wins First Government Launch Deal

Nov 16, 2017
The newly created national security launch subsidiary of Virgin Orbit has won its first contract from the U.S. Defense Department.
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Japanese Fighter Tech Demo Beats Test Goals

Nov 16, 2017
Japan’s X-2 fighter technology demonstrator exceeded goals in tests, including a targeted level of stealthiness, a program official says.
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Northrop Wins U.S. Army ISR Support Bid Dispute: Execs

Nov 15, 2017
Leading Northrop Grumman executives said Nov. 15 their company had prevailed in a contract bid dispute over a potential 10-year award from the U.S. Army.
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PAL Aerospace Unveils Surveillance Platform

Nov 14, 2017
PAL Aerospace has unveiled a surveillance platform that it plans to offer on an on-demand basis for governments urgently needing additional reconnaissance capabilities.
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More Funds To Develop Indonesian Aerospace

Nov 17, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR—Indonesia has pledged more funds to help state aircraft manufacturer Indonesian Aerospace, especially to make its 19-seat N219 light twin turboprop aircraft an export success.
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UAE Orders Five C295 Airlifters

Nov 16, 2017
The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) has ordered five C295 twin-turboprop airlifters and is bolstering its fleet of Denel Seekers UAVs.
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Japan Donates King Airs To The Philippines

Nov 16, 2017
Japan has donated five Beechcraft C-90 surveillance aircraft it had previously agreed to lease to the Philippines.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Nov 17, 2017
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT approved possible $170m foreign military sale to Norway of 60 AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Amraams) and four Amraam guidance section spares. NORTHROP GRUMMAN has AUS$200m ($150m) sustainment contract for Australia’s newly acquired C-27J Spartan aircraft fleet.

Operations

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B-52s Fighting ISIS Soon Will Carry More Smart Bombs

Nov 16, 2017
The U.S. Air Force B-52 squadron fighting Islamic State terrorists in the Middle East soon will be the first to field a key upgrade that will allow the venerable “BUFF” to carry eight additional smart weapons into battle.

Business

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GKN Ousts CEO Designate Over Write-Offs

Nov 16, 2017
British aerospace supplier GKN has been forced to begin a hunt for a new chief executive after CEO designate Kevin Cummings was ousted by the company’s board.

Technology

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Metal 3D Printing Capabilities Readied For ISS

Nov 16, 2017
Made In Space the Silicon Valley 3D printing startup, is fashioning a metal fabrication capability for the in-space production of aluminum, stainless steel and titanium components.