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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 20, 2020

VOL. 272 NO. 11 April 20, 2020
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Business

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Boeing Plans To Reopen Philadelphia Facility

Apr 17, 2020
Boeing is preparing to reopen operations at its Philadelphia facility April 20 after being closed for 17 days because of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Operations

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USAF Aviation Maintenance Slows, USN May Secure More Contracts

Apr 17, 2020
The U.S. Air Force is facing a slowdown at its aviation depots, while the U.S. Navy is looking to ramp up work at its aircraft repair facilities as the novel coronavirus spreads.
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Space Station Trio Lands Safely In Kazakhstan

Apr 17, 2020
Three U.S. and Russian International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers descended safely to Earth early April 17 to end lengthy, productive missions.
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U.S. Tracking Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Test

Apr 15, 2020
U.S. Space Command is tracking a Russian direct-ascent anti-satellite missile test, it said April 15.
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Russia’s Space Industry Struggles With Pandemic Restrictions

Apr 16, 2020
Russia’s space activity is likely to be limited due to coronavirus restrictions, officials say.
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Intelsat 901 Back In Service After In-Orbit Refurbishment

Apr 17, 2020
A defunct communications satellite serviced during the debut flight of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) has resumed operations, Intelsat and Northrop said on April 17. 

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

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

In Brief

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SpaceX, NASA Target May 27 For Crewed Flight Test

Apr 17, 2020
NASA and SpaceX are targeting May 27 for a crewed test flight of the Dragon 2 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), the first human…

Contracts

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U.S. Air Force May Award GBSD Contract Early

Apr 16, 2020
The U.S. Air Force may award an $85 billion contract to Northrop Grumman early to develop the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent missile to replace the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.

Funding & Policy

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FAA Lists Requirements For Drones Battling Pandemic

Apr 15, 2020
More than a dozen companies and government agencies are seeking to use drones in ways that are beyond what is currently allowed by FAA regulations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said April 15.
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UK Pauses Defense Review Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 16, 2020
A review of Britain’s defense capabilities has been paused in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Justice Department Issues Counter-Drone Guidance

Apr 17, 2020
Attorney General William Barr has issued guidance describing a process by which Department of Justice agencies can seek approval to use counter-drone systems to protect designated assets and facilities from rogue unmanned aircraft.

Technology

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U.S. Military Deal Opens U.S. Aircraft Survivability Market To Elbit

Apr 15, 2020
A new electronic warfare upgrade for the U.S. Air National Guard and Reserve F-16 fleets establishes Elbit Systems of America in the U.S. market for fixed-wing aircraft survivability equipment and opens the door to follow-on sales, the company’s CEO said during an April 14 interview. 
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Japan Boosts Detection Range By Fusing Radar And IRST

Apr 17, 2020
The Japanese defense ministry has reported a 20% improvement in detection range with a fused sensor system for use against stealth aircraft and ballistic and cruise missiles.

Programs

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USAF Leader Warns Duplicative Long Range Weapons Unaffordable

Apr 16, 2020
A senior U.S. Air Force general warned on April 16 that the Defense Department cannot afford some of the long range strike programs funded by other services. 

Fleet Snapshot

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Fleet Snapshot: Syrian Arab Air Force

Apr 17, 2020

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 17, 2020
Calendar of upcoming events of interest to the aviation industry.