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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 5, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 5 April 05, 2019
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Programs

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SpaceX Prototype Starship Makes Small, Tethered Hop

Apr 04, 2019
SpaceX ignited a methane-burning Raptor engine attached to the base of its prototype Starship vehicle on April 3.
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Israeli Spacecraft Reaches Lunar Orbit

Apr 04, 2019
A $95 million Israeli spacecraft has slipped into an elliptical lunar orbit in preparation for a touchdown attempt on the Moon’s surface on April 11.
Boeing
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NGAD Analysis To Wrap Up This Spring

Apr 04, 2019
The U.S. Navy has revealed a new schedule to Congress for the Next-Generation Air Dominance program analysis of alternatives, which may fly alongside the F-35.
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B-1B Fleet Replaces Sniper With Litening Pods

Apr 04, 2019
A new upgrade for the B-1B fleet will fully integrate the Northrop Grumman/Rafael Litening targeting pod into the cockpit displays.
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U.S. Official: Romania, Poland May Purchase F-35

Apr 04, 2019
The U.S. F-35 program executive officer has revealed to Congress that future potential foreign military customers for the fifth-generation fighter include Romania and Poland.
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Rafael Offers Armed Package For Brazilian Helos

Apr 04, 2019
Israeli manufacturer Rafael’s next defense prize in Brazil is a weapons upgrade package for the army’s and navy’s fleet of utility helicopters.
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Brazilian GLCM Set To Enter Service In 2020

Apr 04, 2019
Brazil’s locally developed ground-launched cruise missile is now scheduled to complete testing two years late in 2020, an Avibras sales executive says.
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Crowsnest Takes Flight On EH101 Merlin

Apr 04, 2019
Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin have carried out the first flight trials of the EH101 Merlin naval helicopter fitted with the Crowsnest airborne surveillance and control system.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 06, 2019
GENERAL DYNAMICS has $11.6m U.S. Defense Logistics Agency contract for Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 1 system.

In Brief

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Thyssenkrupp Planning 3D Printing Center In Singapore

Apr 06, 2019
Aerospace and defense supplier Thyssenkrupp plans to stand up a metals- and plastics-focused Additive Manufacturing TechCenter Hub in Singapore.

Funding & Policy

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MDA Seeking $108M More For Hypersonic Defense Sensors

Apr 04, 2019
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is asking Congress for another $108 million for hypersonic and ballistic space sensor development in fiscal 2020.
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Australian Defense Spending Up 3.2% In 2019-20

Apr 04, 2019
Australia has lifted its defense budget by a nominal 3.2% to A$38.6 billion ($27.3 billion) for the fiscal year beginning in July 2019.

Business

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Shareholders Bless L3 Harris Merger

Apr 04, 2019
Shareholders of L3 Technologies and Harris Corp. approved the merger of their two companies in separate votes April 4, keeping the deal on track to close by midyear.

Operations

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Second Speedy Russian ISS Cargo Mission A Success

Apr 04, 2019
For the second time, an automated Russian Progress resupply mission has reached the International Space Station on an accelerated, two-orbit trajectory.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Tanker Aircraft MRO Demand By Family 2019-202

Apr 06, 2019
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Tanker Aircraft MRO Demand By Family 2019-202 chart in PDF format.