ESA Council commits to Ariane 6 and transition from Ariane 5

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ESA Council commits to Ariane 6 and transition from Ariane 5 // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/ESA_Council_commits_to_Ariane_6_and_transition_from_Ariane_5_999.html

Paris (ESA) Jun 18, 2018
The ESA Council met in Paris this past weeek to discuss the path towards the future exploitation of Ariane 6. In view of the progress made in the Ariane 6 programme, Participating States have decided on the completion of the development up to full operational capability and agreed to fund industrial incentives associated with the development of Ariane 6 and P120C solid rocket motor.
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​Bell targets Asia-Pacific attack helicopter opportunities

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​Bell targets Asia-Pacific attack helicopter opportunities // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-targets-asia-pacific-attack-helicopter-opportu-449590/

Bell is eyeing a number of attack helicopter requirements in the Asia-Pacific as it looks to win further export deals for its AH-1Z Viper.
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Boeing, FedEx Express Announce Order for 24 Medium and Large Freighters

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Boeing, FedEx Express Announce Order for 24 Medium and Large Freighters // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-06-19-Boeing-FedEx-Express-Announce-Order-for-24-Medium-and-Large-Freighters

World's largest air cargo carrier modernizes its fleet with more 767 Freighters and 777 Freighters
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First Engine Assembled for DARPA & Boeing Reusable Experimental Spaceplane – Parabolic Arc

http://www.parabolicarc.com/2018/06/07/engine-assembled-darpa-boeing-reusable-experimental-spaceplane/

France Will Lead European Fighter Project

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France Will Lead European Fighter Project // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/france-will-lead-european-fighter-project

France is taking the lead in Franco-German efforts to produce a new European fighter aircraft.

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Why the New U.S. Space Force Isn’t as Whacky as The Internet Suggests

https://theaviationist.com/2018/06/19/why-the-new-u-s-space-force-isnt-as-whacky-as-the-internet-suggests/

New NASA Position To Focus On Exploration Of Moon, Mars And Worlds Beyond

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=34fb7561-29a2-4d60-bee3-5f2a13d189c0

USAF set to begin dual mode ramjet design for hypersonic vehicle

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-set-to-begin-dual-mode-ramjet-design-for-hypers-449581/

​Aerion eyes billionaire market for AS2 as it awaits GE study

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aerion-eyes-billionaire-market-for-as2-as-it-awaits-449554/

Naval UUV Research is cruising ahead | Belgian fighter options still unclear | Will the German Lynx go to Australia?

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/naval-uuv-research-is-cruising-ahead-belgian-fighter-options-still-unclear-will-the-german-lynx-go-to-australia-040130/

An-2: 21st Century biplane

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/21st-century-biplane/