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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 26, 2019

VOL. 269 NO. 19 July 26, 2019
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Programs

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Northrop To Parlay Cygnus Into Gateway Crew Cabin

Jul 25, 2019
NASA has decided to sole source the second module for the planned lunar-orbiting Gateway to Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (NGIS).
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Boeing Will Not Bid On Current GBSD Acquisition Approach

Jul 25, 2019
“We’ve evaluated these issues extensively and determined that the current acquisition approach does not provide a level playing field for fair competition,” Boeing spokesman Jerry Drelling said.
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LRO Hints Lunar Ice May Be More Accessible Than Thought

Jul 25, 2019
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has explored whether heavily cratered recesses in the unexplored region harbor water ice, a potential resource for life support and the production of liquid hydrogen and oxygen rocket propellants.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 26, 2019
RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS delivered three Ka-32A11BC multipurpose helicopters to Turkey to be used primarily for firefighting.

In Brief

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Milley Confirmed By Senate

Jul 26, 2019
The U.S. Senate has confirmed U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley as the 20th Joint Chiefs chairman with a vote of 89-1.

Funding & Policy

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Trump Vetoes Congress’ Attempt To Block Saudi Arms Sales

Jul 25, 2019
The Trump administration invoked an emergency authority to green light sales despite congressional objections.

Technology

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UK Invests In Next-Gen Electric Drives For Vehicles, Aircraft

Jul 23, 2019
An £80 million investment announced by the UK will help develop next-generation technologies next-generation electric vehicles and hybrid-electric aircraft.
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French Government Unveils Space Defense Strategy

Jul 25, 2019
“Space is a new front,” Florence Parly, French minister of armed forces, said while presenting the long-awaited plan.
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Continental, VerdeGo Team On Hybrid-Electric VTOL Propulsion

Jul 25, 2019
The engines will be used in Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion systems being developed by Florida-based VerdeGo for vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft weighing up to 7,500 lb.

Business

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French IoT Startup’s Satellite Production Underway

Jul 24, 2019
Production has begun on the first nanosatellites to be operated for internet-of-things applications by Kineis, a startup created last year with support from French space agency Cnes.

Contracts

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Indian Authority Signs Contract For Space-Based Surveillance

Jul 25, 2019
The agreement immediately provides Airports Authority of India surveillance coverage of regions in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, representing 6 million sq. km, Aireon said.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Transport Helicopter In-Service Fleets 2018-2028

Jul 26, 2019
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Transport Helicopter In-Service Fleets 2018-2028 chart in PDF format.