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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 23, 2015

VOL. 252 NO. 59 June 23, 2015

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jun 22, 2015
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Funding & Policy

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Washington Hearings To Focus On Counterterrorism, Astrobiology

Jun 22, 2015
Tuesday morning House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will speak at the Atlantic Council in Washington, discussing “America’s strategic priorities in a tumultuous and dynamic security environment.” Then on Wednesday afternoon, Thornberry’s committee will discuss strategy against Islamic State militants with analysts from Rand Corp. and the American Enterprise Institute, among others.
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Chinese Navy Balances Blue-Water Wants With Homeland Needs

Jun 19, 2015
“The PLA Navy remains at the forefront of the military’s efforts to extend its operational reach beyond East Asia and into what China calls the ‘far seas,’” the Pentagon says in its recent annual report on China.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. military contracts for the week of June 15-19, 2015

Jun 22, 2015
Selected U.S. military contracts for June 15, 2015. U.S. NAVY

Programs

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F-35 Tests British Paveway IV Bomb

Jun 22, 2015
The F-35B has released its first foreign-produced munitions following drop trials with the Raytheon Paveway IV precision-guided bomb.
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PZL-Swidnik Files Lawsuit Against Polish Government

Jun 22, 2015
PZL-Swidnik, AgustaWestland’s Polish partner for the country’s multirole utility helicopter requirement, has filed a lawsuit over the tender processes used by the country’s defense ministry.
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Sikorsky To Develop Flight Crew Operating Manual For S-92

Jun 22, 2015
LONDON — Sikorsky has begun work on the development of a standardized Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) for its S-92 heavy helicopter. FCOM’s development is the result of the creation of the HeliOffshore industry association, which has charged member helicopter manufacturers and operators with developing improved safety measures and building standards across the industry. Part of this work involves the development of FCOM for every helo type currently used to support offshore oil and gas activity.
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CRS: Despite Increased Aegis BMD Funding, Questions Remain

Jun 22, 2015
While the U.S. is providing more money for its Aegis ballistic missile shields, there are still unresolved operational issues, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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NASA’s Aging Mars Odyssey Ready For New Duties

Jun 22, 2015
After nearly 14 years of record-setting orbital operations and more than 1.1 billion mi. on its virtual odometer, NASA’s Mars Odyssey mission spacecraft is stocked with enough fuel to remain active for another decade.

Technology

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U.S. Maritime Forces Focus On Strengthening Cyber Strategies

Jun 22, 2015
The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are beefing up their efforts to ensure better and more secure operations in the cyber domain.

Operations

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Court Orders Release Of CVR From North Sea Crash

Jun 22, 2015
A Scottish court has ordered the U.K. Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) to release the cockpit voice recorder data from a North Sea helicopter accident in order to make it available for prosecutors.