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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 15, 2016

VOL. 255 NO. 29 February 15, 2016

Programs

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F-35 Chief Defends Program

Feb 12, 2016
Once the development phase of the contract has been completed in 2018, the program will transition into a modernization program worth more than $50 billion, focused on cost reduction.
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NASA’s HERA Ramps Up Deep Space Human Research

Feb 12, 2016
At NASA’s Johnson Space Center, four women – a flight controller, scientist, medical doctor and aeronautical engineer – are simulating the most dynamic phases of a notional 715-day roundtrip mission to an asteroid.
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BAE Eyes New Combat Capability For Hawk

Feb 11, 2016
BAE is looking at giving its Hawk jet trainer a second lease on life as a light attack aircraft.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 16, 2016
VISIONGAIN estimates global ground-based ballistic missile defense market ...

In Brief

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U.S. Government Approves F-16 Sale To Pakistan

Feb 16, 2016
​The U.S. government has approved the proposed sale of eight Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52s ...

Holiday Note

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Holiday Note

Feb 16, 2016
In observance of Presidents Day in the U.S., Aerospace Daily & Defense Report will not be publishing on ...

Business

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Rolls-Royce Cuts Dividend As Profits Fall

Feb 12, 2016
Rolls-Royce has cut its dividend to shareholders after profits at the aero-engine manufacturer fell by 12% last year.

Technology

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Honeywell ‘Cockpit’ For Darpa’s X-Tank

Feb 12, 2016
Avionics developer Honeywell is applying its cockpit expertise to replacing the windows in future armored vehicles.
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Google Perseveres With Internet UAVs

Feb 16, 2016
Google parent Alphabet is continuing development of its stratospheric Internet-delivery unmanned aircraft despite ...

Funding & Policy

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Air Defense Concerns Drive U.S. Navy’s Cruiser Plan

Feb 12, 2016
The need to provide the proper air defense for carrier strike groups is the driving force behind the U.S. Navy’s cruiser modernization plan, which sidelines the ships for some time.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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FY17 Presidential Defense Budget Request ($K), AWIN Analysis — Major Programs Summary

Feb 16, 2016
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