December 7, 1981

December 7, 1981

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Editorial

Affordable Defense

By William H. Gregory

Management

U. S. to Urge Support for Nuclear Plan

Management

U. S. Seeks Strong Verification In Theater Nuclear Negotiations

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Editorial

Affordable Defense

Affordability is a buzz word much in favor now in legislative and weapon system acquisition circles as defense budgets grow. It is a kind of term that means different things to different people. To some it represents the low-cost fighter approach that spawned the USAF/General Dynamics F-16 and the Navy/McDonnell Douglas F/A-18, neither as low cost as first envisioned.

By William H. Gregory

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Management

U. S. to Urge Support for Nuclear Plan

Theater nuclear force program will be critical topic at this week’s NATO Defense Planning Committee meeting
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Management

U. S. Seeks Strong Verification In Theater Nuclear Negotiations

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Management

Spanish Senate Favors NATO Membership

Brussels—Spain is expected to become the 16th member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, following recent Spanish parliament approval of a government proposal to join the alliance. The Spanish senate vote Nov. 26 to join NATO was 106 in favor and 60 against.
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Aeronautical Engineering

P-3C Cut Spurs Search for Substitute

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Aeronautical Engineering

Lockheed Warns of P-3C Decision Impact

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Business Flying

Canadair Begins Testing Of Improved Challengers

By David M. North

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Business Flying

Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Prepared for Tests

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Space Technology

Space Fund Cuts Concern Conferees

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Space Technology

Boeing to Conduct Launch Vehicle Study

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