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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 21, 2019

VOL. 270 NO. 38 November 21, 2019
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Programs

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ArianeGroup Proceeds With Ariane 6 Engine Testing, Production

Nov 20, 2019
Preparation for final testing of Ariane 6 engines is progressing, while the main- and upper-stage assembly lines are up and running in anticipation of first launch next year.
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F-35 Better Than Expected, Ex-Japanese Air Chief Says

Nov 20, 2019
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning is proving to be unexpectedly useful to Japan, particularly in gathering information, according to a former head of the Japanese air force.
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TransDigm Hunts for More M&A, Sees Pentagon Pickiness

Nov 19, 2019
Supplier TransDigm Group continues to evaluate and seek merger and acquisition (M&A) targets, the company’s leader said Nov. 19.
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UAE Buying Locally Developed Calidus Attack Aircraft

Nov 20, 2019
The United Arab Emirates is set to purchase the locally-developed Calidus B-250 counterinsurgency aircraft.
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OHB Outlines Plans For Mini Launcher

Nov 19, 2019
OHB is proceeding with its plan to design and operate a launcher for placing satellites up to 440 lb. in low Earth orbit.
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U.S. Airman Develops Portable F-22 Intake Cover

Nov 20, 2019
A U.S. Air Force technical sergeant has developed a new concept for F-22 Raptor intake covers that can be folded and packed into a small compartment on the aircraft instead of having to be shipped separately.
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Anticipating Drones, KHI Develops Small Turbojets

Nov 19, 2019
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has developed two turbojets in anticipation of defense ministry requirements for single-use reconnaissance, jamming or target drones.
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Honeywell Backs Daedalean’s AI-enabled Autonomous Autopilot

Nov 20, 2019
Honeywell has invested in Swiss startup Daedalean, which is developing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled flight control for autonomous aircraft.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Nov 21, 2019
BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE has $379.4m U.S. Defense Logistics Agency contract for maintenance, repair and consumable material support for V-22 tiltrotor.

In Brief

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Morocco Seeks AH-64 Apaches With Unmanned Teaming Ability

Nov 21, 2019
Morocco has requested the potential sale of up to 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters equipped with manned-unmanned teaming kits.

Business

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Marubeni Proposes G550 For Japan Coast Guard

Nov 20, 2019
Marubeni Aerospace is bidding to supply a Gulfstream G550 to the Japan Coast Guard, which has two GVs for maritime patrol but needs a third aircraft to guarantee availability.
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Orbital Debris Startup AstroScale Fills In Tech Management Team

Nov 20, 2019
Japan’s AstroScale named Gene Fujii as chief engineer and Mike Lindsay as chief technology officer, adding the respective OrbComm and OneWeb veterans to its management team as the orbital debris removal startup tries to solidify its business plans.
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Arlington Capital PE Buys Doncasters Units

Nov 20, 2019
Aerospace and defense private equity investor Arlington Capital Partners has acquired Doncasters Group’s aerospace forming and fabricating business in Sheffield and Shrewsbury, UK.

Funding & Policy

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Japan Aims To Widen Aircraft-Making Capabilities

Nov 18, 2019
The Japanese government is promoting technological cooperation between local industry and Boeing in aircraft electrification and high-rate composites manufacturing, aiming at expanding the country’s traditionally limited roles in aircraft manufacturing.
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EU To Put Greater Emphasis On Space

Nov 19, 2019
The European Union is poised to increase its space budget and create a dedicated Directorate-General for Defense Industry and Space for the European Commission.

DMIN

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Defense Market Intelligence Notes

Nov 21, 2019
Illinois-based Air USA says it is close to finalizing plans to import F-5E/Fs from an undisclosed country to support the U.S. Air Force’s adversary air training contract.