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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 8, 2020

VOL. 272 NO. 45 June 08, 2020
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Programs

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Raytheon Designing ‘Extreme Power’ HPM As Missile Interceptor

Jun 05, 2020
A planned, sole-source $9.9 million contract will support a new Missile Defense Agency High-Power Microwave Testbed with Raytheon’s technology.
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Kaman To Field Commercial Unmanned K-Max In 2021

Jun 05, 2020
Flight testing is planned to begin in July or August and the 12,000-lb., optionally piloted aircraft will on the market in 2021.
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GE Delivers First Engine For South Korea’s KF-X Prototype

Jun 05, 2020
The delivery to Korea Aerospace Industries comes three years ahead of scheduled flight tests of the first KF-X prototype.
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U.S. Army Conducts Inaugural Carry Test Of Next-Gen Seeker

Jun 05, 2020
The successful test was performed June 3 at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, and collected data that will be used to refine signal processing algorithms.
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Montenegro Purchases Bell 505s For Training

Jun 05, 2020
The Balkan air arm has signed a purchase agreement for two Model 505s for training use, Bell announced June 5.
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RNZAF Announces 757 Replacement Plans, Confirms C-130J Buy

Jun 05, 2020
The 757-200s perform a variety of roles for the Air Force, including VIP transport. Their replacement begins phase two of the RNZAF’s mobility fleet recapitalization process.
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Asteroid May Have Spawned Life After Dinosaur Demise

Jun 03, 2020
Known as the “impact origin of life hypothesis,” this process may have occurred elsewhere in the inner Solar System, including Mars and perhaps other planetary systems.

Technology

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General Atomics Wins Key Demo For Future Space Architecture

Jun 05, 2020
A satellite laser communication terminal developed by General Atomics’ Electromagnetic Systems division will be demonstrated in orbit in 2021, the company says.
LanzaTech
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LanzaJet Secures $25M To Launch Sustainable Fuel Production

Jun 04, 2020
Carbon recycler LanzaTech has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) spinoff, LanzaJet, with $25 million in backing from Canadian and Japanese investors.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Jun 05, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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Arnold Aldrich, Longtime NASA, Lockheed Executive, Dies

Jun 05, 2020
Arnold Aldrich, a 35-year NASA executive whose guidance touched U.S. human space exploration from the Mercury program through the space shuttle, died…

Operations

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Alliance Ground Surveillance UAS Flown By NATO Personnel

Jun 05, 2020
The June 4 flight took place from Sigonella airbase, Sicily.
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NASA Makes October Space Station Launch Assignment

Jun 04, 2020
Veteran astronaut Kate Rubin’s trip will ensure a U.S. presence on the International Space Station while NASA strives to complete the certifications of a second commercial crew launch provider.
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AirTanker A330 Flies Direct To Falklands

Jun 05, 2020
The company used one of its six commercially configured Airbus A330-200s to make the trip, flying from RAF Brize Norton to Mount Pleasant airfield in the Falkland Islands.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western C4ISR Business Jet Aircraft MRO 2020-2029

Jun 05, 2020
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Upcoming Events

Jun 05, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the defense and aerospace community.