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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 22, 2019

VOL. 269 NO. 15 July 22, 2019
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Programs

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Sweden Joins Britain’s Tempest

Jul 19, 2019
The two countries have a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that paves the way for joint studies firming up mutual requirements and establishing the industrial base for a potential future acquisition program.
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New Documentary Explores Armstrong’s Success

Jul 19, 2019
Though he was a gifted military and test pilot and aeronautical engineer, Neil Armstrong’s role in the historic Apollo 11 landing drew a level of attention and scrutiny the then 38-year-old, small town Ohio native shunned as much as possible.
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Virgin Orbit Confirms Role In UK Smallsat Constellation

Jul 19, 2019
The news comes as Virgin Orbit nears the first powered test flight of its LauncherOne rocket.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 20, 2019
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $77.7m U.S. Navy contract modification for software data loads, long-lead material, parts for F-35 Lightning II production.

In Brief

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Netherlands Ready To Help Fill F-35 Supply Chain Gaps

Jul 20, 2019
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says his country is willing to step up and help fill gaps in the F-35 supply chain if the U.S. ejects Turkey from the program.

Technology

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Skunk Works Building Bigger Fusion Reactor

Jul 19, 2019
"The work we have done today verifies our models and shows that the physics we are talking about—the basis of what we are trying to do—is sound," Lockheed Martin Skunk Works VP and General Manager Jeff Babione says.

Operations

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Washington State Patrol Deploys Large Drone Fleet

Jul 19, 2019
The fleet is among the larger—and possibly is the largest—drone fleet operated by a state or local law enforcement agency in the U.S.

Business

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Boeing To Take $4.9B Q2 Charge Over MAX

Jul 19, 2019
Boeing’s Q2 earnings will include a $4.9 billion after-tax charge to cover some actual and estimated future expenses linked to the 737 MAX grounding, while a reduced production rate is driving up 737 costs and lowering margins.

Funding & Policy

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UK Elevates Re-Named Joint Forces Command

Jul 18, 2019
The UK is elevating the role of its 11-year-old Joint Forces Command, which was charged with shaping and overseeing joint operations for a new era of “gray zone” conflict.
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USAF Official Pushes For Hyten Hearing

Jul 19, 2019
U.S. Air Force Space Command Director of Operations and Communications Brig. Gen. DeAnna Burt is defending Gen. John Hyten's nomination to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Trump Taps Gilday To Lead U.S. Navy

Jul 18, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated surface warfare officer Vice Adm. Mike Gilday to be the 32nd chief of naval operations.

Calendar

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Calendar Of Events

Jul 19, 2019
July 26—NDIA ADAP Breakfast Meeting, NDIA Headquarters, Arlington, Virginia. For more information go to https://www.ndia.org/events/2019/7/26/9a21-adapt-breakfast-meeting