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SpaceOrbital Announces Antares Accident Investigation Board Members
Orbital Sciences [ORB] on Monday announced the following individuals will comprise the Antares launch failure Accident Investigation Board (AIB), which is being led by Orbital under the oversight of the […]
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PentagonThough MDA Embraces Open Architecture, Not All Future Components Will Be Open
While the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is embracing the integration of open architecture (OA) concepts into future weapon systems, its deputy director warned not all components will be open. MDA […]
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Navy/USMCF-35C Performs Two Successful At-Sea Carrier Tests
The Navy’s F-35C aircraft carrier variant performed two successful traps Monday in its first at-sea tests on a carrier, according to the Defense Department’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO). F-35 […]
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Air ForceMore Discussion Needed On Potential Limitations Of Satellite Disaggregation, GAO Says
More discussion is needed about the potential limitations of satellite disaggregation for the Defense Department, including changes that would be made to interconnecting systems and the financial investment those changes […]
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SpaceAntares Failure Investigation Focusing On First Stage Engines
Orbital Sciences [ORB] said Friday its investigation into the Oct. 28 Antares failure is prioritizing finding, cataloging and securing any elements remaining from the first stage propulsion system. The company […]
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Navy/USMCW76-1 Life Extension Program Reaches Production Phase Halfway Point
The United States has reached the halfway point in the production phase of its W76-1 nuclear warhead life extension program (LEP) effort, according to the head of the National Nuclear […]
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Defense WatchDEFENSE WATCH
Saab-Brazil. Brazil awards Saab a $5.3 billion contract for the development and production of 36 Gripen NG fighter jets, according to a company statement. Saab and Brazil also sign a […]
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Air ForceAir Force’s GPS IIF-8 Satellite Signals Controllers Proper Functioning
The Air Force’s eighth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-series satellite (GPS IIF-8) signaled to controllers it is functioning properly about 3.5 hours after Wednesday’s launch, according to prime contractor Boeing […]
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Air ForceBogdan Cautions Maintainer Mix Could Put F-35A IOC Deadline At Risk
Despite feeling “pretty good,” overall about the Air Force successfully reaching its August 2016 initial operational capability (IOC) deadline for the F-35A, the head of the F-35 program is discouraged […]
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Business/Financial
No Provision For Launch Failure In Orbital-ATK Merger Agreement, Orbital CEO Says
Orbital Sciences [ORB] CEO David Thompson said Wednesday there is no specific provision in the agreement for company’s proposed $5 billion merger with ATK [ATK] covering launch failure and that […]