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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 3, 2020

VOL. 271 NO. 41 March 03, 2020
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Technology

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Broad Set Of Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Under Review

Mar 02, 2020
U.S. defense officials are considering a “broad set” of scramjet-powered, hypersonic cruise missiles as the U.S. Air Force focuses in the near term on preparing a follow-on program to DARPA's Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept. 

Programs

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Saab Forms Industry Team For Canada Fighter Bid

Mar 02, 2020
Four companies have joined the Saab Gripen E’s proposal for the C$15-20 billion Future Fighter Capability contract in Canada, which remains in a recently extended competitive phase. 
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Britain Developing New Nuclear Warhead With U.S. Technology

Feb 28, 2020
Britain is to develop a new nuclear warhead with the U.S. to arm its submarine-based deterrent.
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Microturbine Pioneer Expands Into Ground Power

Feb 27, 2020
Microturbine pioneer UAV Turbines (UAVT) has launched a lightweight, compact turbogenerator for on-demand ground power and auxiliary power applications.
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Boeing Pledges More Rigorous Starliner Software Evaluation

Feb 28, 2020
After December's troubled flight test, Boeing says it will adopt a more thorough approach as it continues to pursue certification for its Starliner capsule.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Mar 03, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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The Week Ahead In Aerospace & Defense

Mar 03, 2020
A flurry of budget hearings are scheduled in Washington this week. On Tuesday morning U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and Chief of Staff Gen…

Business

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Aero Precision Buys Kellstrom Defense To Become Military MRO Powerhouse

Mar 02, 2020
Private equity investors are combining Aero Precision and Kellstrom Defense, both military aircraft MRO specialists, to become “one of the largest privately owned military aftermarket distribution businesses in the industry,” the companies said March 2.
Aircraft
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Spirit Teams Up With eVTOL Startup ASX

Feb 25, 2020
Having placed a bet on the return of supersonic air travel by becoming a supplier on Aerion’s AS2 business jet, aerostructures specialist Spirit AeroSystems is putting down a marker on the emerging urban air mobility industry.

Funding & Policy

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Thornberry: Nuclear Modernization Most Contentious

Mar 02, 2020
The most contentious U.S. defense issue lawmakers will debate before crafting the fiscal 2021 defense policy bill is nuclear modernization, a senior lawmaker says.
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Drone Remote ID Draft Rule Draws 45,000+ Comments

Mar 02, 2020
More than 45,000 respondents have commented on the FAA’s draft regulation for remote identification of drones as of the March 2 deadline.

Operations

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Australia Verifies Engine Debris Analysis Technology

Mar 02, 2020
A trial for the program has transitioned into operational use.

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of Feb. 24 - Feb. 28, 2020

Mar 03, 2020
Selected U.S. military contracts for Feb. 24 U.S. NAVY The Boeing Co., St. Louis, is awarded a $93,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price…