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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 18, 2020

VOL. 271 NO. 52 March 18, 2020
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Funding & Policy

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Pentagon Holding Daily Call With Industry On COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020
As the Pentagon and defense companies begin to encourage workers to telecommute when possible, the department has begun conducting daily calls with defense trade associations to discuss the impact of COVID-19, according to a Pentagon spokesman.
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DOD Ready To Support COVID-19 Response

Mar 17, 2020
The Pentagon could help the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic through logistics and planning support, a DOD spokesman said.
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DOD’s Esper, Deputy In Social Distancing Bubbles

Mar 16, 2020
The Pentagon is attempting to keep bubbles around Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist, who will remain physically separated for the remainder of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Programs

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BAE Systems Starts THAAD Seeker Upgrade

Mar 17, 2020
Lockheed wants BAE to design and manufacture a new generation of infrared seekers for THAAD.
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Orion Lunar Spacecraft Passes Environmental Testing

Mar 17, 2020
The first example of the Orion spacecraft, slated for an unmanned mission as part of NASA’s Artemis lunar program, recently passed key tests.
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Bell, Sikorsky Win FLRAA Project Agreements

Mar 16, 2020
The U.S. Army has granted Bell and Sikorsky project agreements for Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR).
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Draganfly To Distribute AeroVironment Drone

Mar 17, 2020
Military drone manufacturer AeroVironment has granted Canadian unmanned aircraft systems company Draganfly distribution responsibility for a commercial drone it unveiled in 2016.
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Rocket Lab Wins Initial NASA Certification

Mar 17, 2020
Launch provider Rocket Lab is being considered by NASA for certification to loft higher value payloads on future research and demonstration missions following initial space agency approval to launch low-cost, small satellites.
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French Air Force Looks To Lease H225s

Mar 17, 2020
The French Air Force has issued a tender to lease up to 20 Airbus H225 twin-engine heavy helicopters to meet an urgent need to replace its aging Aerospatiale SA330 Puma helicopters.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Mar 17, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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France Taps Air Force For Health Crisis Response

Mar 17, 2020
France has ordered its air force to have an intensive care module ready for flight as part of the ramp-up in the response against the COVID-19…

Business

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Boeing HR Chief Leaving Company

Mar 17, 2020
Boeing said late March 16 that Heidi Capozzi, senior vice president of human resources, is leaving in early April “to pursue another opportunity.”

Operations

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Second Long March 7 Version Fails On First Flight

Mar 17, 2020
The first flight of the second version of the Long March 7 medium-heavy space launcher has failed, state media reported.