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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 3, 2017

VOL. 259 NO. 23 February 03, 2017

Programs

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Lockheed Upgrades F-22’s Stealth Coating

Feb 02, 2017
Lockheed Martin is working with the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the stealth coating that allows the F-22 to fly undetected in enemy airspace.
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South Korean Navy Assigns Wildcats To Incheon Class Frigates

Feb 02, 2017
The South Korean navy will assign its eight Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopters to Incheon-class frigates.
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Meteorite Study Suggests Mars Has Lengthy Volcanic Past

Feb 01, 2017
Analysis of a meteorite of Martian origin confirms the now-cold and desert-like Red Planet was volcanically active for at least 2 billion years, a research effort shows.
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Mars Mission Health Stresses Begin Emerging

Feb 01, 2017
Researchers are offering a preview of how Scott Kelly fared medically after his U.S. record-setting 340 days in space as a NASA crewmember aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 04, 2017
NORTHROP GRUMMAN has $35.8m U.S. Air Force contract to construct a new 45,900-sq.-ft. coatings facility at Air Force Plant 42.

In Brief

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IAI System Guards Avionics From Electronic Attack

Feb 04, 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is unveiling to the market a system called ADA that protects avionics from a direct electronic attack.

Technology

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Wichita State Lab Joins NASA Composites Consortium

Feb 02, 2017
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) has joined NASA’s Advanced Composite Consortium.
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U.S. Army Tests Hoverbike For Rapid Resupply

Feb 02, 2017
A UK-developed large quadrotor that can fly unmanned or manned is being flight tested by the U.S. Army as it develops requirements for a future joint tactical aerial resupply vehicle (JTARV).
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Sun Flyer Maker Sees ‘Pivot Point’ For Electric Aviation

Feb 02, 2017
Bye Aerospace expects to fly the battery-electric Sun Flyer two-seat trainer in the first quarter and the solar-electric StartoAirNet optionally piloted aircraft in the second quarter.

Business

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New Names Usher Changes At Pratt & Whitney

Feb 01, 2017
The engine maker has appointed new leaders of its military and commercial engine divisions.
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Fund-Raising Prioritized By New XTI CEO For VTOL TriFan

Feb 02, 2017
The new CEO of startup XTI Aircraft says raising financing to advance development of the TriFan 600 vertical-takeoff-and-landing business aircraft is his first priority.

Funding & Policy

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Auditor Questions UK Defense Plans

Feb 01, 2017
A British spending watchdog says there are high risks to the UK’s plans to spend £178 billion ($224.9 billion) on new defense equipment over the next 10 years.
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India Hikes Defense Budget

Feb 02, 2017
India has increased its defense budget to 2.74 trillion rupees ($40.8 billion) for the fiscal year beginning April 1, an increase of about 6% over the previous year.

Forecast Friday

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Forecast Friday: Western Fighter Aircraft Deliveries: 2017-2026

Feb 04, 2017
View the Forecast Friday: Western Fighter Aircraft Deliveries: 2017-2026 chart in PDF format.