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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 27, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 17 July 27, 2017

Programs

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Congressional Support Builds For MDA’s Space Sensor Layer

Jul 26, 2017
Congressional support is building for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) proposed space-based sensor layer for persistent tracking and discrimination of missiles.
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Two-Seat Version Confirmed For KAI KF-X Fighter

Jul 26, 2017
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-X fighter will have a two-seat version, developers have confirmed.
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Lockheed Developing New Wing For Jassm-ER Missile

Jul 25, 2017
Lockheed Martin is developing a new wing for the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile (Jassm) that could extend its range well beyond 500 nm.
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France Awards E-3 Awacs Maintenance/Upgrade Work

Jul 26, 2017
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has been awarded a contract by the French Defense Procurement Agency for both the “Maintenance in Operational Condition” and cockpit upgrade of the French Air Force’s four Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft.
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Aerojet Advances SLS Engine Controller Testing

Jul 26, 2017
Aerojet Rocketdyne reports a successful test of the third of four RS-25 controllers for the quartet of space shuttle-era rocket engines that are to power the first stage of NASA’s Space Launch System.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 28, 2017
LEONARDO will continue production of AW159 Wildcat in Yeovilton, UK, rather than move it overseas.

In Brief

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Electromagnetic Railgun Demonstrations Heat Up At Dahlgren

Jul 28, 2017
Demonstrations of the U.S. Navy’s electromagnetic railgun are ramping up at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s new railgun Rep-Rate Test Site at Terminal Range.

Business

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Boeing Ups Forecasts After Strong Q2

Jul 26, 2017
Reporting its second quarter results, a bullish Boeing declared $4.5 billion in cash earnings, approximately double previous estimates.

Technology

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ARCA Plans First Aerospike Engine Space Flight

Jul 26, 2017
U.S. startup ARCA Space plans the first spaceflight on an aerospike rocket engine in August.
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Study Shows Airports Can Help Accelerate Biofuels

Jul 26, 2017
U.S. airports could play a role in accelerating the availability of sustainable aviation fuels, says a study conducted for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Funding & Policy

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Senate Panel Drafts Bill With $19.5 Billion For NASA

Jul 25, 2017
The subcommittee markup would provide $2.15 billion for the Space Launch System, an addition of $212 million over the president’s request.

Correction

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Correction

Jul 28, 2017
The July 18 story “Russia’s State Armaments Program Supports MiG-35 Orders” misattributed comments to former MiG CEO Sergei Korotkov.