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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 16, 2018

VOL. 264 NO. 11 April 16, 2018
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Programs

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Pentagon Could Kill F-35 JPO, But Not Until 2035

Apr 13, 2018
The Pentagon is laying the groundwork to dissolve the F-35 Joint Program Office.
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U.S. Marine Corps Details Adversary Air Needs

Apr 13, 2018
The introduction of the F-35 into the USMC inventory is driving a need for another adversary air training capability to keep pilots’ air combat skills honed.
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India OKs Configuration For Locally Made Ka-226T

Apr 12, 2018
India has approved the final technical configuration of Russian Helicopters’ Ka-226T light utility helicopter.
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Pentagon’s New Software Acquisition Chief To Focus On F-35

Apr 13, 2018
The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer has appointed Jeff Boleng to lead the Department of Defense’s software acquisition strategy.
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Indonesian Aerospace Signs Deal For Three Aircraft

Apr 12, 2018
Indonesian Aerospace has signed letters of intent to supply three aircraft—two maritime patrollers and a transporter—to two African countries.
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S. Korean MUAV Surveillance Drone Begins Test Flights

Apr 12, 2018
Test flights of the MUAV surveillance drone have begun at a Republic of Korea Air Force base, revealing additions including what appear to be weapon pylons.

Funding & Policy

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UK Mulls Transponder Mandate For UAVs

Apr 16, 2018
Britain is mulling whether to mandate the use of transponders for all flying vehicles—manned and unmanned—as a means of enabling UAVs to safely share airspace.
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Analysts: Not So Fast On Titanium Fears Out Of Russia

Apr 13, 2018
Concerns over the Western aerospace sector’s access to titanium crested again April 13 following comments from a key Russian lawmaker.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 16, 2018
F-35 INTEGRATED TEST FLIGHT TEAM at Edwards AFB, CA, recently completed in-air deployments of Norwegian Drag Chute System, designed to rapidly decelerate Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s when landing on icy runways.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Apr 16, 2018
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