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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 23, 2019

VOL. 269 NO. 39 August 23, 2019
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Programs

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MDA Terminates Redesigned Kill Vehicle

Aug 22, 2019
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has canceled the Redesigned Kill Vehicle subsystem and will kick off a competition for a new, next-generation interceptor.
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Portugal Signs KC-390 Deal, As Hungary Shows Interest

Aug 22, 2019
Government officials signed off on the €827 million ($916 million) contract with the Brazilian manufacturer in Evora, Portugal, on Aug. 22, paving the way for first deliveries in 2023.
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Indonesian Police Sign Deal For 11 Leonardo Helicopters

Aug 22, 2019
The Indonesian police force reportedly has signed a letter of intent for the purchase of 11 twin-engine, medium-size Leonardo helicopters—nine AW169s and two AW189s.
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Indonesia Buys Naval Guns For Missile Boats

Aug 22, 2019
Indonesia has ordered four BAE Systems’ Bofors 57mm Mk. 3 naval gun systems for its navy fast missile boat program, the company says.
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Russia’s Upgraded Altius UAV Makes First Flight

Aug 21, 2019
According to the Russian military, the aircraft ascended up to 800 meters during the 32 min. flight in fully autonomous mode.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Aug 23, 2019
BOEING has U.S. Air Force contract worth up to $999m for up to 112 new A-10 wing assemblies and 15 wing kits.

In Brief

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Raytheon Expanding Texas ISR Facility

Aug 23, 2019
Raytheon plans to build a new, 200,000-sq.-ft. facility at its Space and Airborne Systems headquarters in McKinney, Texas.

Funding & Policy

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White House Updates Space Nuclear Launch Approval Process

Aug 22, 2019
With NASA looking at nuclear technology to speed journeys to Mars, as well as provide power on the surface of the Moon and move heavy payloads in cislunar space, the U.S. has issued new guidelines for the safe launch of space nuclear systems.

Operations

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Soyuz 2.1a Test Flight To Space Station Underway

Aug 22, 2019
Russia’s Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft is expected to dock with the International Space Station Aug. 24, part of a test of the upgraded Soyuz 2.1a rocket’s ability to launch cosmonauts and astronauts to the ISS beginning in March 2020.

Business

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Dust Settling For Troubled Bristow, Columbia Helicopters

Aug 22, 2019
The third week of August was eventful for two star-crossed helicopter operating giants.

Fleet Snapshot

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Latin America C4ISR Aircraft

Aug 23, 2019
View the Fleet Snapshot: Latin America C4ISR Aircraft chart in PDF format.