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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 12, 2020

VOL. 272 NO. 27 May 12, 2020
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Weekly Debrief

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USAF Chief Nominee Would Continue Modernization Path

May 11, 2020
Gen. Charles Brown, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, says he would continue many of the same modernization efforts as his predecessor, but recognizes the service must adjust its strategy and priorities because of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

May 11, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

Business

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FAA Authorizes Florida Commercial Launch Site

May 11, 2020
The FAA has authorized a 12th commercial space launch site and continues to evaluate another site that was nearing a decision by the agency late last year.
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Astronics Lays Off 30%, Sees Equal Revenue Loss

May 10, 2020
Along with other measures, such as 30-50% cuts to cash wages, the reduction in force should still mean the company at a minimum remains at cash breakeven.
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India COVID-19 Closures May Delay Apache Deliveries To U.S. Army

May 06, 2020
The U.S. Army is checking in daily with Boeing to evaluate how facility closures in India related to the spread of the novel coronavirus may delay delivery of Apache attack helicopters.

Programs

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U.S. Clears Hungary To Buy AMRAAM-ER For Air Defense

May 08, 2020
Hungary has been approved by the U.S. government to become the second export customer for the Raytheon AMRAAM-ER surface-to-air missile, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on May 8. 
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Lockheed, Northrop, Australian Firm To Vie For USAF Ground-based Radar

May 11, 2020
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and the Australian firm CEA Technologies will compete for a long-awaited, ground-based surveillance radar to replace the aging TPS-75, the U.S. Air Force announced on May 11.
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South Korea Test Flies SRBM With 2,000-kg Warhead

May 11, 2020
South Korea has test flown a new type of short-range ballistic missile, Hyunmoo 4, making one successful and one unsuccessful shot in March, according to widespread media reports in the country.
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Re-entry Capsule Of New Chinese Spacecraft Lands

May 11, 2020
The re-entry capsule of a new manned Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth successfully on May 8, three days after it was launched in an unmanned test, government agencies said.
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Second Source For F-35 Canopies Completes Qualification Testing

May 08, 2020
A second supplier signed up to restock the limited inventory of F-35 cockpit canopies has completed a series of eight qualification tests, the U.S. Air Force announced on May 1. 

Funding & Policy

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Canada Makes Annual F-35 Payment As Competition Continues

May 07, 2020
The Canadian government made a U.S. $70.1 million payment (CAD $98.7 million) in late April to the F-35 Joint Program Office to remain in the nine-member international partnership as a competition continues to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 fleet, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on May 6. 
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Report Calls For Tightening Limits On Space Projects With China

May 11, 2020
Congress should tighten restrictions on support by U.S. government and private entities for China’s space program as Beijing’s military capabilities continue expanding, a new report by a congressionally-chartered group recommends. 

Operations

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Cygnus Resupply Mission Ends ISS Stay

May 11, 2020
Northrop Grumman’s 13th NASA-contracted Cygnus resupply mission departed the International Space Station (ISS) May 11 for an extended free flight.

Technology

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Maritime Rescue Added To Hermes 900 Mission Set

May 08, 2020
Elbit Systems has introduced a long-range maritime rescue system for the Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft system ordered by an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia, the company announced on May 7. 

Contracts

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Selected U.S. Military Contracts For The Week Of May 4 - May 8, 2020

May 11, 2020
Selected U.S. military contracts from the past week.