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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, December 22, 2016

VOL. 258 NO. 57 December 22, 2016

Programs

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U.S. Navy’s Advanced Arresting Gear May Face Cancellation

Dec 21, 2016
The U.S. Navy is preparing for possible cancellation of the new system planned to catch incoming aircraft on its next-generation of Gerald R. Ford-class carriers after costs for General Atomics’ Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) more than doubled since 2009.
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Antonov Reveals AN-132 Prototype

Dec 22, 2016
Ukraine’s defense and space establishment continues to move away from its prior reliance on Russia’s industrial base with the rollout of the first prototype of Antonov’s An-132 transport aircraft. The Dec. 20 ceremony in Kiev included President Petro Poroshenko as well as officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aircraft, made without Russian content, can fly at 28,000 ft., with a payload of 9.2 tons. It uses two Pratt & Whitney 150A engines and Dowty’s six-bladed R408 propeller system. Honeywell is providing avionics.
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Russian Navy Receives First Modernized Ka-27M Helicopter

Dec 21, 2016
The Russian navy has received its first modernized Kamov Ka-27M antisubmarine warfare helicopter, manufacturer Russian Helicopters says.
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What’s Left To Fix On Lockheed Martin’s F-35?

Dec 20, 2016
Where does the world's most expensive weapon system stand as it heads into 2017?
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BlackSky To Monitor Global Conflict, Economic Indicators

Dec 20, 2016
Seattle-based Spaceflight Industries intends to complete the expansion of its recently introduced BlackSky global intelligence platform by the end of the decade.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Dec 22, 2016
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC. has U.S. Army contract worth up to $967m over five years for spare parts, material and engineering support for UH-72A Lakota helicopters.

Business

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QinetiQ Buys Meggitt Target Drone Business

Dec 21, 2016
British defense firm QinetiQ has purchased the target drone manufacturing business of Meggitt for £57.5 million ($71.04 million).

Funding & Policy

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Benelux Nations Sign Joint Air Policing Pact

Dec 21, 2016
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have inked a treaty that allows the joint air policing of all three nations’ airspace.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes

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Defense Market Intelligence Notes

Dec 22, 2016
North America In November the Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin $1.3 billion to continue production of the next batch of F-35s as negotiations drag on to finalize a huge contract worth up to $7.2 billion for 90 aircraft. The $1.3 billion will cover costs incurred on long-lead work for the 10th batch of F-35s under a contract vehicle known as an undefinitized contract action. As Lockheed awaits the final Lot 10 contract award, the cash will help ensure there are no gaps in the production line.