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The FY 2009 Defense Appropriations Act
October 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMOn September 24, 2008, the House passed a conference agreement on the fiscal year (FY) 2009 continuing resolution (HR 2638). This incorporated what was essentially a conference agreement on the FY 2009 defense appropriations act
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Ground and In-Flight Trials of Rafale
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe evaluation trials of the second candidate for the partial replacement of the Tiger fleet (TTE) project began as scheduled on Monday, October 13 at Emmen. Night flights are also planned as part of the in-flight evaluation program
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Security Forces Employ Tough, Agile Vehicle
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AM>The US Air Force has deployed Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in Iraq, where it has taken sole responsibility for defending Balad air base. (USAF photo)JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq --- When the Airmen of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Group took sole responsibility for base defense here in October, they did so with one of the Defense Department's newest armored vehicles
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Jet crisis shrouds India Aviation show in Hyderabad
October 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AMAfter a break of six months, the airport at Begumpet in the heart of Hyderabad has come alive as it is to be the venue of the civilian air shows. India Aviation 2008 exposition, spread over four days, is the first in the series of such shows, to be held once every two years that offers high drama with a wide range of aircraft on the ground
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SPEEA and Boeing Meet to Prepare for Contract Talks That Open Oct.
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSEATTLE --- Following is a statement from SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001:>> At times heated and confrontational, a meeting between the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001) and The Boeing Company today (Thursday, Oct. 16) produced the first meaningful discussion of issues since negotiation committees started meeting in March
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Financial Crisis Has Military Implications, Vice Chairman Says
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBALTIMORE --- The current global financial crisis is a far-reaching problem that has implications for the U.S
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Praful Patel pushes for relief to airlines
October 16, 2008 @ 12:00 AMCivil Aviation Minister Praful Patel expressed his “disappointment” over the approach of various departments of the Centre as well as the State Government in not bringing down taxes on aircraft turbine fuel (ATF) in order to reduce the burden on the airlines. The “phenomenally high” prices of ATF in the international markets were causing an adverse impact on government and private airlines
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Pak Navy Capable of Deploying Strategic Weapons At Sea
October 16, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Pakistan Navy has claimed that it is capable of deploying strategic weapons at sea if and when the government makes a decision to do so.>> The government had so far not decided to deploy strategic weapons at sea, Chief of Staff Vice-Admiral Asif Humayun said while speaking at a workshop organised in the southern port city of Karachi on Tuesday
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EC-130 Squadron Surpasses 10,000 Combat Hours
October 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan --- Members of the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron here surpassed 10,000 combat hours in the EC-130H Compass Call while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in September.>> While assisting International Security Assistance Force troops move a 41-vehicle convoy, members of the 41st EECS flew overhead in an EC-130H to disrupt enemy command and control communications and limit adversary coordination
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Gates Cites Importance of Europe Visit
October 14, 2008 @ 12:00 AMABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT --- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today his five-day trip to southeastern and central Europe was important to allies in the region and to relations among NATO nations
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...