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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 19, 2019

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Operations

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B-1B Return To Flight Possible Before May

Apr 18, 2019
A three-week-old grounding order on the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B bomber fleet could be lifted by the end of the month, the 28th Bomb Wing commander says.
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Switzerland’s Rega Testing Search And Rescue UAV

Apr 17, 2019
Swiss helicopter operator Rega is exploring the use of rotary-wing unmanned air systems to support search and rescue (SAR) missions.
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Australia Deploys Poseidon For Operation Gateway

Apr 17, 2019
Australia has operationally deployed a P-8A maritime patroller for the first time to a Malaysian base for patrols in the South China Sea and north Indian Ocean.
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Russia Deploys SS-26 In Syria

Apr 18, 2019
The Russians have deployed SS-26 ballistic missiles in Syria, according to satellite images released by Israeli company Imagesat International (ISI).

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 17, 2019
AGI and USSTRATCOM have signed an agreement for space situational awareness services and data.
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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 19, 2019
UK COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY launched investigation into RHEINMETALL DEFENSE UK LTD.’s acquisition of BAE SYSTEMS GLOBAL COMBAT SYSTEMS LTD. to determine if it will result in “substantial lessening of competition” in any UK markets.

Programs

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Arianespace Signs Launch Contract With Japanese SAR Startup

Apr 19, 2019
Arianespace has signed a contract with Synspective to launch the Japanese startup’s first synthetic aperture radar (SAR) demonstrator satellite in 2020 aboard a Vega launcher from Arianespace’s spaceport in French Guiana.
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NASA Makes New Long-Duration Spaceflight Assignments

Apr 17, 2019
NASA has extended two flight assignments for astronauts headed for the International Space Station this year.
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SB-1 Needs Modification For Speed Goal

Apr 16, 2019
The Sikorsky/Boeing team must modify the SB-1 Defiant to achieve the Marine Corps’ goal of 270 kt. for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) that will replace the Bell UH-1Y Venom fleet, industry officials say.
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Bell Adjusts TH-XX Plans To Assemble In Alabama

Apr 18, 2019
Bell says it will use its Ozark, Alabama, facility for final assembly of the Bell 407 single-engine light helicopter should the aircraft be selected for the U.S. Navy’s TH-XX Advanced Helicopter Trainer requirement.
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U.S., Australian Navies Buying New MH-60R Sensor

Apr 18, 2019
The U.S. Navy has confirmed plans to integrate a new close-range, submarine-hunting sensor on the Lockheed Martin MH-60R helicopter fleet.
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Lockheed Touts Apache Modernized Turret

Apr 17, 2019
After roughly six years, Lockheed Martin will wrap up developing a modernized turret for the U.S. Army’s Boeing AH-64 Apache that reduces jitter and maintenance time.
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IAI Brings Voice Commands To UAS Control

Apr 18, 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries has developed a control station for unmanned aircraft systems that can be operated mainly by voice commands from the operator.

Funding & Policy

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Two Calif. Lawmakers Skeptical Of Space Development Agency

Apr 17, 2019
Two members of California’s congressional delegation have expressed skepticism to Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan concerning the Space Development Agency.
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USAF Will Hire Chief Tech Officer For S&T Enterprise

Apr 18, 2019
The USAF will hire a new chief technology officer to oversee its $2.8 billion science and tech investments and act as a design agent.
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USAF To Appoint General For Spectrum Warfare

Apr 18, 2019
The USAF will appoint a general officer to lead a new headquarters-level directorate charged with focusing on establishing superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Business

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Bell Ringing Up China Helicopter Orders

Apr 18, 2019
Bell Helicopter is hovering high in China after winning orders for more than 200 rotorcraft over the last couple of years.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Western C4ISR Aircraft Deliveries-Retirements By Family 2019-2028

Apr 19, 2019
Over the next ten years, 307 new-build Western-designed aircraft preforming C4ISR missions will enter military service, and 144 will be retired.