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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 27, 2018

VOL. 263 NO. 39 February 27, 2018

Programs

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What Does Future Of USAF Battle Management Look Like?

Feb 26, 2018
The U.S. Air Force is redefining the way it executes a key mission, battle management command-and-control, in response to a growing threat from China.
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India’s Rustom-2 UAV Tested Successfully

Feb 26, 2018
India has successfully test-flown its homegrown Rustom-2 medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle.
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Stratolaunch Ups Speed In Mojave Taxi Tests

Feb 26, 2018
Stratolaunch Systems took another step toward first flight of the twin-fuselage, air-launch rocket carrier aircraft with a series of higher speed taxi tests.
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Airbus Helicopters To Ramp Up H175, H225 Production Rates

Feb 26, 2018
Airbus Helicopters is preparing to ramp up production rates of its H175 super-medium and H225 heavy helicopter.
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U.S. Military Pursues GPS Alternatives

Feb 19, 2018
To address the threat of anti-satellite weapons, the U.S. military and private sector are already using an alternative system to augment GPS for critical position, navigation and timing (PNT) applications.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 28, 2018
LEONARDO’s Falco UAV family has reached 15,000 flight hours.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Feb 28, 2018
Tuesday morning Senate Armed Services lawmakers will review the status of U.S. Cyber Command with its chief, U.S. Navy Adm. Michael Rogers.

Business

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UTC Could Divide Into Three, Including Aerospace Unit

Feb 26, 2018
A standalone aerospace business unit born of United Technologies Corp. divisions might have a greater possibility of happening.
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Maxar Sees Sudden CFO Turnover, Challenges Ahead

Feb 26, 2018
Shares of Canadian-turned-U.S. space systems provider Maxar Technologies dipped around 8% on Feb. 26 after CFO William McCombe stepped down immediately.

Funding & Policy

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AIA Forecasts $150B Market For Large Commercial Unmanned Aircraft

Feb 26, 2018
Annual spending on large commercial UAS for cargo and passenger transport is forecast to rise to $4 billion by 2028, according to a new report from the Aerospace Industries Association.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of Feb. 20, 2018-Feb. 23, 2018

Feb 28, 2018
United Technologies Aerospace Systems, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, has been awarded a maximum $2,500,000,000 for aviation-related spare parts and related services.