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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 21, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 59 June 21, 2019
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Programs

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Lockheed Quietly Developing AIM-260 To Counter Chinese PL-15

Jun 20, 2019
Lockheed Martin is developing a new air-dominance missile for the U.S. Air Force and Navy with significantly greater range than the AIM-120 Amraam as a counter to China’s new PL-15 weapon, a top U.S. Air Force official says.
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Thai Air Force Upgrading Hercules Engines

Jun 20, 2019
The Royal Thai Air Force has become the first international customer to update its C-130H transport fleet with the Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade.
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National Academies Report Backs NEOCam Asteroid Hunter

Jun 19, 2019
The National Academy of Sciences says the launch of an IR space observatory is urgently needed to track Near Earth Objects that could threaten Earth.

Paris Air Show 2019

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Boeing Argues F-15EX Remains Competitive Option

Jun 20, 2019
As the unit flyaway cost of the Lockheed Martin F-35 dramatically decreases, Boeing argues that the F-15EX will remain a competitive option for the USAF.
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Leonardo Reveals Third-Gen Falco ‘Business’ Drone

Jun 20, 2019
A company official says first flight for the new type is imminent.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jun 20, 2019
L3 and Saudi Arabia signed joint venture agreement for electro-optical and infrared and special mission systems projects June 18.

In Brief

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Iran Shoots Down Unmanned U.S. Navy Aircraft, DOD Says

Jun 20, 2019
Iran shot down a U.S. Navy Broad Area Maritime Surveillance-Demonstrator (BAMS-D) while the unmanned aircraft was flying in international airspace, the Pentagon has confirmed.

Funding & Policy

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Senate Passes Bill To Block Middle East Weapons Export

Jun 20, 2019
“This is the strongest rebuke of [Saudi Arabia] and its leaders since I joined the Senate,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), first elected in 1992.
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Standards-Writer SAE Forms Panel For AI In Aviation

Jun 20, 2019
Professional association and standards-writer SAE International says it is forming a new committee for applied artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation systems.

Operations

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DOD Official Stands Behind Disputed F-35 Cost Goal

Jun 20, 2019
The U.S. Defense Department’s top sustainment official says a $25,000 cost per flight hour target for the Lockheed Martin F-35A remains achievable by 2025.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Scout Helicopter Deliveries/Retirements By Family 2019-2028

Jun 21, 2019
View the Aviation Week Forecasts:Western Scout Helicopter Deliveries/Retirements By Family 2019-2028 chart in PDF format.

Partners

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Raytheon, AirMap Partner On Drone Traffic Management

Jun 19, 2019
The companies said the agreement combines Raytheon’s expertise in supplying the FAA’s Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System and AirMap’s as a service supplier for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability.

Business

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DIU Signs With Smallsat Launch Startup SpinLaunch

Jun 19, 2019
A California startup developing an electric kinetic launch system has signed its first launch contract, with the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit.