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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 23, 2018

VOL. 264 NO. 16 April 23, 2018
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Programs

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Contractors Drawn To Missile Warning Satellite Opportunities

Apr 20, 2018
The U.S. Air Force’s plan to trim the timeline for the next generation of missile warning Space-based Infrared System satellites may open up a huge opportunity for industry.
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Updated: Lockheed Offers Raptor-Lightning Hybrid To Japan, Report Says

Apr 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin plans to offer Japan a fighter design that combines features of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning, Reuters reports.
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Australian Long-Range Radar Upgrade To Be Online In 2024

Apr 20, 2018
An upgrade of one of Australia’s three huge Jindalee over-the-horizon radars will become initially operational in six years.
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U.S. Army May Ground Some AH-64Es Over Safety Issue

Apr 20, 2018
The U.S. Army may be forced to ground some Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters due to concerns about the durability of a critical component.
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Malaysian Firm, Turkish Aerospace Offer Anka UAV

Apr 20, 2018
DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies, a Malaysian firm, is pitching the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka long-endurance drone for the country’s military.
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Lockheed To Make Hypersonic Conventional Strike Missile

Apr 18, 2018
The rocket-powered missile will provide a precision strike capability against time-critical targets from both fighters and bombers.
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Malaysia To Convert CN-235s For Maritime Patrol

Apr 20, 2018
Malaysia has signed a contract to convert three of its seven Indonesian Aerospace CN-235 transporters into maritime patrollers (MPAs).

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 23, 2018
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT approved $1.2b Foreign Military Sale to Mexico of eight MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and assoc. weapons, equipment and training.

Technology

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Safran Backs Recuperated Micro-turbines

Apr 20, 2018
Turbotech, a French startup created by four ex-Safran engineers, is developing a 73 kW (98 shp) turboprop for light aircraft that features a recuperative architecture, combining the lightness of a turbine with the fuel efficiency of a piston engine.

Business

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Cubic Global Defense Services Sold Amid Consolidation Wave

Apr 19, 2018
Cubic will sell Cubic Global Defense (CGD) Services to Valiant Integrated Services for $135 million cash.

Operations

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Volocopter Reveals Urban Air Mobility Vision

Apr 17, 2018
Germany’s Volocopter has lifted the veil on its vision for on-demand urban air mobility services.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Apr 20, 2018
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.)