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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 26, 2018

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Funding & Policy

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USAF Spending Big On Technology Transition Projects

Jan 25, 2018
The technology transition program, an Air Force budget line that funds advanced component development and prototyping, has grown exponentially since being established in fiscal 2014 and that trend is set to continue.
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GAO: Pentagon, FAA Lag In Addressing ADS-B Risks

Jan 25, 2018
The U.S. Government Accountability Office says FAA and the Pentagon still have not approved any fixes to address security and operational risks to military aircraft from transmitting their position via ADS-B Out.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jan 27, 2018
NORTHROP GRUMMAN has $12.5m U.S. Army contract for Hunter UAV engineering services.

In Brief

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Casis To Hold Public Meeting On ISS Research

Jan 27, 2018
The nonprofit Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (Casis) is holding a Jan. 30 public board meeting “to review the progress and future of research” aboard the orbiting facility.

Programs

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Italian Navy Accepts First F-35B

Jan 25, 2018
The aircraft, which also was the first F-35B to be assembled outside the U.S, was formally handed over in a ceremony at Cameri on Jan. 25.
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Afghanistan Will Fly 10 Orbital ATK AC-208s

Jan 25, 2018
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the Afghan Air Force will receive 10 fixed-wing AC-208B “Eliminator” surveillance and strike aircraft from Orbital ATK.
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U.S. Court Allows Army Purchase of Airbus Helicopters

Jan 26, 2018
A U.S. appeals court decision may allow the U.S. Army to move forward with a sole-source purchase of UH-72 helicopters from Airbus.
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Myanmar Agrees To Buy Six Su-30s: Report

Jan 24, 2018
Myanmar has agreed to buy six Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker fighters, Tass news agency reports.

Business

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GD Hints At Investments In Aviation and Defense

Jan 25, 2018
General Dynamics looks to ramp up corporate investments across its aviation and defense businesses, according to company chiefs, following expectations of growth in its Gulfstream and naval shipbuilding work.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Military Aircraft Primes/Integrators By ISF: 2018-2027

Jan 27, 2018
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Military Aircraft Primes/Integrators By ISF: 2018-2027 chart in PDF format.