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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 13, 2019

VOL. 267 NO. 29 February 13, 2019
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Programs

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Pentagon IG Probes SpaceX Falcon Certification

Feb 12, 2019
The Pentagon's Inspector General plans to evaluate whether the U.S. Air Force followed the rules when it certified SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets to launch national security payloads.
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U.S. Army Opens Acquisition Phase For IM-SHORAD

Feb 12, 2019
The U.S. Army has taken the first step to acquire four new battalions of ground-based defensive systems against fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and large unmanned aircraft systems.
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Long March 3A Series Costs Drop As Launch Rate Rises

Feb 12, 2019
Costs of the Calt Long March 3A-series space launcher have dropped dramatically with an acceleration in usage, industry managers say.
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Ultima Thule: For Those Who Like A Mystery

Feb 11, 2019
“Bowling pin,” then “snowman” and now “giant pancake” and “thick, dented walnut,” That’s how NASA’s New Horizons mission team has moved along with its description of Ultima Thule.
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Bye Flies Electric Sun Flyer On Siemens Power

Feb 12, 2019
Bye Aerospace has flown its electric-powered Sun Flyer 2 prototype fitted with the Siemens motor planned for production aircraft.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 14, 2019
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $212m U.S. Navy contract for work to adapt Aegis Weapon System for Japan’s navy.

In Brief

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India Tests Homegrown Missile Ramjet System

Feb 14, 2019
India’s state-run defense agency has tested an indigenously developed ramjet propulsion technology for long-range, air-to-air missiles.

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Funding & Policy

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Top Senator Supports $750B Pentagon Budget Request

Feb 12, 2019
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) is supportive of a $750 billion fiscal 2020 defense budget and does not care how the Pentagon gets there, even if it means using the wartime funding account.
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Pentagon Releases First Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Feb 12, 2019
The Pentagon released its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) strategy Feb. 12.

Business

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Starburst, Techstars Launch New Space Business Accelerator

Feb 12, 2019
The international Starburst Accelerator group is partnering with worldwide networking group Techstars to launch a startup-business accelerator focused on new business models pursuing new space technologies.
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Flir Systems Expanding Into Unmanned Supplier Role With Acquisitions

Feb 12, 2019
Flir Systems is buying the former iRobot defense unit, one of the Pentagon’s top unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) providers, for $385 million in cash.

Operations

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Malaysian Base Upgrade For RAAF P-8s To Start In 2020

Feb 11, 2019
Australia will begin upgrading its facilities next year at a Malaysian base from which it patrols the South China Sea and north Indian Ocean.

Leader Spotlight

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Leader Spotlight: Rep. Joe Courtney, Chairman, House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee

Feb 14, 2019
View the Leader Spotlight: Rep. Joe Courtney, Chairman, House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee in PDF format.