August 31, 1981

August 31, 1981

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Special Report Expanding Navy’s Global Power

Maritime Superiority Goal Keyed to 600-ship Fleet

By Clarence A. Robinson15 min

U. S. Aviation's Northern Frontier

Energy Quest Spurs Business Surge

By Richard G. O’Lone12 min

Expanding Navy's Global Power

Service Sets Top Priority on 150 Offensive Ships

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Special Report Expanding Navy’s Global Power

Maritime Superiority Goal Keyed to 600-ship Fleet

Washington—The U. S. is embarked on a course set to restore maritime superiority with a 600-ship Navy capable of projecting global offensive striking power, even in ocean areas within the shadow of Soviet land-based air power. For the U. S. to achieve naval superiority at the same time the Soviet Union is expanding its naval capability rapidly will require a delicate balancing act.

By Clarence A. Robinson15 min

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U. S. Aviation's Northern Frontier

Energy Quest Spurs Business Surge

Anchorage—Helicopter and air taxi operators here are following a variety of paths—diversification, consolidation, utilization of modern technology—to position themselves for the business surge expected as the drive accelerates to develop this state’s energy resources.

By Richard G. O’Lone12 min

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Expanding Navy's Global Power

Service Sets Top Priority on 150 Offensive Ships

Washington—Distribution of offensive power at sea on 150 vessels over the next few years is the Navy’s top priority to transform the fleet into a superior force capable of containing the Soviet navy in areas geographically favorable to the U.S.
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Management

Libyan Incident Spurs Deployment Shift

On Board USS Nimitz—Efforts by the Libyan air force to disrupt a U. S. 6th Fleet missile-firing exercise in the Mediterranean Aug. 18 and 19 succeeded only in forcing U. S. commanders to change their normal deployment pattern for aircraft participating in the exercise.

By David A. Brown9 min

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Expanding Navy's Global Power

Soviet Weapons Technology Advancing

Washington—Systems design and engineering approaches being taken by the Soviet Union in new weapons development are evidence of a significant gain in technology, especially in aircraft avionics, according to U. S. Navy intelligence officials.
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Space Technology

Flyby Termed Successful Despite Platform Problem

By Bruce A. Smith8 min

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Management

Saudi Arms Package Sent to Congress

By Paul Mann6 min

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Expanding Navy’s Global Power

Second-source Contract Expected on Tomahawk

Washington—Defense Dept. expects to seek a second-source contractor for the General Dynamics Tomahawk sealaunched cruise missile airframe, and some high-level Pentagon officials believe the Navy is not moving rapidly enough in arming the fleet with the weapon.
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Air Transport

Acker to Head Pan Am; Hotels Sold

C. Edward Acker, chief executive of Air Florida, has been named chairman and chief executive officer of Pan American World Airways. Pan American also has agreed to sell its Intercontinental Hotels Corp. subsidiary for $500 million. Acker is to take control of Pan American Sept. 1.
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Avionics

Shuttle-compatible Antenna Developed

Sunnyvale, Calif.—Segment of a shuttle-compatible large space antenna is to be built here this fall to demonstrate technology that could reduce significantly the demands on ground terminals in advanced satellite communication systems.

By Benjamin M. Elson5 min

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