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Listen in as our editors discuss what appears to be a new lease of life for the famed Dragon Lady, the twists and turns of the U-2's background and its changing role in the face of multi-domain operations.
 
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Boeing plans to resume production of its widebody commercial aircraft in the Puget Sound area factories starting as early as April 20 following almost a month-long shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
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Almost one-third of the nation’s launches are at risk, while the industry is exclusively focused on fulfilling defense contracts.
 
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A potential early award for USAF's GBSD contract, Russia adjusts dates for lunar exploration efforts, USAF leader warns duplicative long range weapons are unaffordable, COVID-19 updates and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news. 
 
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The Integrated Review was planned to be the largest and most far-reaching since the end of the Cold War.
 
Lee Hudson

Smaller suppliers and companies that rely on commercial capital are at risk with specific concern for the propulsion industry.
 
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Graham Warwick

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
 
Guy Norris

Although expecting delays from the pandemic, Aerion says updated, sustainable AS2 supersonic design well-positioned for market recovery.
 
Steve Trimble

Deemed to be an essential service, defense manufacturing avoids pandemic shutdowns.
 
Graham Warwick

Distributed electric propulsion for powered lift could redefine regional mobility, Aurora founder Langford believes.
 
Lee Hudson

Northernmost U.S. fighter base gives F-35 unique training environment in strategic location.
 
Jen DiMascio

F-15QA’s vertical climb; a new Space Acquisition Council; how to deter China and Russia; and defense execs advise White House.
 
 
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