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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 27, 2017

VOL. 259 NO. 39 February 27, 2017

Programs

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USAF To Send F-35 To Fight ISIS Amid Russian Build Up

Feb 24, 2017
As the fight against the Islamic State intensifies and Russia beefs up its forces in the region with state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile systems, a top U.S. Air Force general says he is planning to deploy the new F-35 to the Middle East.
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Canada’s MDA Buying DigitalGlobe

Feb 24, 2017
In a major acquisition that seals its presence in the U.S., Canadian company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates will buy Earth imagery and info provider DigitalGlobe.
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RAF Demonstrates A400M During Pacific Swing

Feb 24, 2017
An Asia-Pacific tour by a Royal Air Force Airbus A400M has given New Zealanders a look at the aircraft that Airbus is hoping to sell in that country.
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Indonesia Pushes For More Leonardo AW101s

Feb 22, 2017
The Indonesian air force is pushing for an order for more Leonardo AW101s after clearing itself of wrongdoing in buying a first aircraft.
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Kongsberg JSM’s First Strike Will Be Against Land Target

Feb 21, 2017
Having completed its initial flight evaluation in October, the first explosive trial of Norway’s newest anti-ship cruise missile will be against a target on dry land in early 2018.
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NASA Studies Larger Space Station Crew

Feb 20, 2017
NASA and Roscosmos are discussing whether to increase staffing in the International Space Station's U.S. segment from three to four astronauts.
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U.S. Navy Supporting Double-Range Orbital ATK AARGM

Feb 16, 2017
The U.S. Navy has begun meeting with rocket manufacturers to support Orbital ATK’s development of an extended-range Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile.
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World View Sets Up For First Spaceport Tucson Launch

Feb 24, 2017
Stratospheric balloon and flight exploration company World View is targeting the start of unmanned launches from Spaceport Tucson here before midyear as it continues to develop the capability for human-rated, edge-of-space passenger flights.
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ESA’s Mercury Mission Has Another Launch Slip

Feb 21, 2017
The protracted design, assembly and integration process of the European Space Agency’s BepiColombo probe has suffered another hiccup.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 27, 2017
LOCKHEED MARTIN will relocate Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program, moving 650 positions from its Space Systems facility in Sunnyvale, California, to company locations in Florida and Colorado over the next eight years. ANTONOV performed loading/unloading testing of cargo containers/pallets on AN-178.

Funding & Policy

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Small UAV Lobby Asks For FAA Rulemaking

Feb 27, 2017
Businesses often chafe at government regulations. But the burgeoning small UAV industry is imploring President Donald Trump to reinstate some regulations just to help businesses get off the ground. “Without rulemaking from the FAA, operations over people and beyond the visual line of sight will remain prohibited, thereby stifling thousands of business opportunities and consumer benefits,” the Small UAV Coalition says.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Feb 27, 2017
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)