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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 5, 2019

VOL. 267 NO. 23 February 05, 2019
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Programs

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Flightworthy SpaceX Raptor Roars To Life

Feb 04, 2019
The first test of the methane-burning Raptor rocket engine marks a key step toward the start of flight tests of SpaceX's multipurpose, interplanetary-class space transportation system.
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Putin Approves New Missile Development, Citing U.S. Treaty Withdrawal

Feb 02, 2019
Putin directed Shoigu to begin adapting the launch system of the Kalibr cruise missile for ground forces and developing land-based hypersonic ballistic missiles with a medium- and intermediate-range capability.
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Iran Unveils New Ground-Launched Cruise Missile

Feb 02, 2019
Iranian military officials unveiled what they claimed was a new medium-range ground-launched cruise missile to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic.
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Leonardo Begins Building AW609 Production Aircraft

Feb 04, 2019
Leonardo has quietly started batch assembly of production-standard AW609 commercial tiltrotors.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 06, 2019
AUSTRIA finalized order for three additional S-70 Black Hawk helicopters, bringing fleet to 12. First delivery in 2021.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead in Aerospace & Defense

Feb 06, 2019
The Senate Armed Services Committee will discuss the Pentagon’s fiscal 2020 authorization and Future Years Defense Program.

Business

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Spirit Aero Defense Work Grew 20% in 2018

Feb 04, 2019
With the Marine Corps CH-53K from Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky going into initial production, and some “strategic programs”—likely including the Air Force B-21 from Northrop Grumman—heating up, Spirit expects to continue growing its defense-related business.

Technology

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Liquid Hydrogen-Fueled Rotary Wing UAS Sets Endurance Mark

Feb 04, 2019
A liquid hydrogen-powered unmanned multicopter flew continuously for 10 hr., 50 min. in South Korea on Jan. 23, setting a new endurance record.
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Jaunt Seeks Funding Boost For Carter eVTOL Concept

Feb 04, 2019
Startup company Jaunt Air Mobility has acquired the rights to Carter Aviation Technologies’ slowed-rotor compound (SR/C) concept.

Operations

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IAF Mirage 2000 Fighter Crashes, Kills 2 Pilots

Feb 01, 2019
In the service’s second air accident in a week, an Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 trainer has crashed in the south Indian city of Bengaluru, killing two pilots.
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Study Suggests Immune Risks From Long Spaceflights

Jan 24, 2019
A study of natural killer immune cell function in astronauts during long stays on the ISS suggests explorers on much lengthier space voyages could face health risks severe enough to challenge mission success.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019

Feb 06, 2019
Syracuse Research Corp., Syracuse, New York, was awarded a $108,209,591 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Vehicle Integrated Defeat System.