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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 24, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 18 April 24, 2019
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Business

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Lockheed Reports ‘Blowout’ Quarter, Sees F-35 Growth

Apr 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin on April 23 reported first-quarter 2019 financial results that far beat Wall Street’s expectations, with all its divisions showing double-digit revenue growth individually and the company popping 23% over revenue reported a year ago.
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Space, Intel Cyber Specialist KeyW Sold

Apr 22, 2019
Government services provider Jacobs is buying cybersecurity specialist KeyW for $815 million, including $272 million in debt, the companies announced April 22.
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MAX To Dent Collins Aerospace Earnings

Apr 23, 2019
Key aerospace and defense supplier Collins Aerospace expects up to $0.10 of “headwind” on its earnings per share (EPS) this year.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 24, 2019
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $362.7m U.S. Army contract for Multiple Launch Rocket System launchers, other equipment and repair services.

In Brief

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Israeli Secret Service Carries Counter-Drone Guns

Apr 24, 2019
The security squad protecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now is carrying a gun-like system that can disrupt the communication systems of s dxe443uspicious drones.

Programs

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Planned Upgrades Add $22.3B To F-35 Estimate

Apr 23, 2019
A package of Block 4 upgrades and other updates for the Lockheed Martin F-35 will cost an estimated $22.3 billion.
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USAF Preps For AEHF Ground Control Demo

Apr 23, 2019
The U.S. Air Force is conducting research before holding a ground demonstration to streamline the Advanced Extremely High Frequency mission control segment.
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NGF Demonstrator To Be Powered by M88 Derivative

Apr 23, 2019
Safran is to develop an engine derived from the M88 powering the Rafale as the powerplant for a tech demo for the Franco-German Future Combat Air System program.
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Belgium To Receive First F-35s In 2023

Apr 23, 2019
Belgium will receive its first F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in 2023, although the first aircraft will not be based in-country until 2025.
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Masten Lunar Lander Testbed Under Assembly

Apr 23, 2019
Vertical takeoff and landing rocket vehicle developer Masten Space Systems says it is on track to fly a terrestrial testbed version of its XL-1 lunar lander within 12 months.
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UAV Flies With Variable-Buoyancy Propulsion

Apr 23, 2019
A team from academia and industry has begun flight testing an aircraft powered by a variable-buoyancy propulsion system.

Funding & Policy

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Wing Wins First FAA Certificate For Drone Delivery Service

Apr 23, 2019
Armed with its Part 135 operator’s certificate, Wing now plans to engage with communities and businesses in Blacksburg and Christiansburg in southwest Virginia, close where it has been testing its delivery drones.

Technology

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NASA Seeking UAM Comm, Nav, Surveillance Concepts

Apr 23, 2019
NASA is seeking ideas for reliable and secure communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems to enable urban air mobility (UAM).