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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 6, 2018

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Funding & Policy

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U.S. Navy $1.5B Wish List Includes Improved Super Hornet Engine

Mar 05, 2018
The U.S. Navy has sent a $1.5 billion wish list to Congress that includes millions to enhance the performance of the F/A-18 Super Hornet engine.
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Large Chunk Of USAF’s $1.9B Wish List Classified

Mar 05, 2018
A significant chunk of money from the U.S. Air Force's unfunded priorities list would to go classified programs.
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Trump Tariffs Seen Setting Stage For Possible Trade Battle

Mar 05, 2018
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum should have only a minor negative effect on aerospace manufacturers, but could set off a trade war with China, according to financial analysts.
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China’s Official Defense Budget Again Lags Economic Growth

Mar 05, 2018
China’s defense budget will grow more slowly than the economy in 2018 for a third straight year, official figures suggest.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Mar 06, 2018
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $18.7m U.S. Air Force contract for Global Positioning Systems On‐Orbit sustainment services.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Mar 06, 2018
Wednesday morning NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot will testify on Capitol Hill on the agency’s fiscal 2019 budget request.

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Business

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Lockheed CEO’s Response To Potential Tariffs Nuanced For Now

Mar 05, 2018
Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Marilyn Hewson says she has not spoken to President Donald Trump regarding potential U.S. trade tariffs and their consequences.
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Ultra Electronics Abandons Sparton Takeover, Stock Falls

Mar 05, 2018
Share prices of Ultra Electronics plunged around 10% after the defense supplier abandoned the acquisition of Sparton, an electromechanical parts provider.
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Inmarsat, Airservices Australia To Evaluate Satellite Voice For ATC

Mar 05, 2018
Satellite communications provider Inmarsat and Airservices Australia will evaluate the use of satellite voice for air traffic services in Australia.
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Frontier Services Group Lands New Funding

Mar 05, 2018
Erik Prince’s Frontier Services Group has raised $107 million in new funds.

Programs

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Singapore Takes Delivery Of Aster 30 Air Defense System

Mar 05, 2018
Singapore has taken delivery of the MBDA Aster 30 medium-range air defense system.
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China’s Low-Cost Space Launcher To Fly In 2020

Mar 02, 2018
A rocket that Chinese state space contractor Casc hails as a low-cost space launcher is now due to fly in 2020, a little later than previously expected.
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Japan Drops Plan For Indigenous Fighter—Report

Mar 05, 2018
Buying more Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightnings is an option, the Asahi newspaper says, adding the ministry also has looked at extending the life of the F-2, which is due to retire in the 2030s.
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China Plans Five Long March 11 Missions In 2018

Mar 05, 2018
China will conduct five missions with Long March 11 solid-propellant launchers this year, confirming the fast-response rocket is finally regarded as mature.
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James Webb Space Telescope May Face New Launch Delay

Mar 02, 2018
Government auditors are warning the NASA-led James Webb Space Telescope is exhausting schedule and cost reserves.
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Philippines Police Receiving Bell 429 Helicopter

Mar 02, 2018
The Philippines National Police air unit is expected to return to the skies in June after delivery of a Bell 429 Global Ranger light twin-engine helicopter.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of Feb. 26 - March 1, 2018

Mar 06, 2018
Olin Corp.-Winchester Division, East Alton, Illinois, was awarded a $51,136,258 modification (P00020) to contract W52P1J-16-C-0003 for 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 small caliber ammunition cartridges.