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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 23, 2017

VOL. 262 NO. 39 November 23, 2017
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Contracts

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USAF Takes Next Step Toward B-52 Engine Upgrade

Nov 22, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is taking another step toward re-engining the Boeing B-52H strategic bomber, announcing an industry day at Barksdale AFB next month.
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Raytheon To Outfit U.S. Navy’s NP-3D Billboard Replacement

Nov 22, 2017
The U.S. Navy has picked Raytheon to outfit its new telemetry range aircraft, based on the Gulfstream G550 airborne early warning business jet.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Nov 23, 2017
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT approved $75m foreign military sale to Georgia of 410 Javelin missiles, 72 Javelin Command Launch Units, other equipment and support.

Intelligence

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Poland Buys Suicide Drones

Nov 23, 2017
SUICIDE DRONES: ’In a return to the origins of unmanned aircraft and 1918’s Kettering Bug “aerial torpedo,” Poland Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz on Nov. 22 signed a contract for delivery of a batch of 1,000 Warmate lethal drones. Polish company WB Electronics’ Warmate has an operational range of around 6 mi., a top speed of about 90 mph, and can stay airborne for more than 30 min.

Funding & Policy

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Britain Mulling F-35 Future Commitments

Nov 22, 2017
Britain appears to be scaling back its F-35 ambitions as officials reassess the country’s defense plans.
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Leader Spotlight: Remy Nathan, VP for International Affairs, AIA

Nov 22, 2017
Ahead of the Dubai Airshow, Remy Nathan, vice president of international affairs for the Aerospace Industries Association, sat down with Aviation Week to share his thoughts.

Programs

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Sikorsky, Marines Planning CH-53K King Stallion Berlin Debut

Nov 21, 2017
Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is set to make its international debut at Berlin’s ILA air show in 2018 as the manufacturer and U.S. Marines intensify their marketing efforts for the heavy-lift rotorcraft.
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State Department OKs Polish Patriot Buy

Nov 21, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved Poland’s request to purchase a so-called “tailored” version of Raytheon’s Patriot air missile defense system for $10.5 billion.

Technology

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Facebook, Airbus Team To Advance Stratospheric UAVs

Nov 21, 2017
Facebook is working with Airbus to advance spectrum and aviation policy that will enable high-altitude pseudo-satellites—stratospheric unmanned aircraft—providing broadband wireless connectivity.
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India, Japan Aim For Joint Moon Mission

Nov 21, 2017
India and Japan are planning a joint mission to the Moon—the second time the two countries have teamed up for a lunar probe.

Operations

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Texas Air Base Suspends Operations After T-38 Crash

Nov 21, 2017
The U.S. Air Force’s 47th Flying Training Wing suspended flying operations through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend at Laughlin AFB, Texas, following the fatal crash of a T-38 Talon training jet near the base on Nov. 20.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Nov 23, 2017
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)

Holiday Notice

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Holiday Notice

Nov 24, 2017
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report will not publish Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24. The next issue of Aviation Daily will be dated Tuesday, Nov. 28.