October 10, 1988

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Cuts in Space-Based Interceptors Reduce Strategic Defense Costs

WASHINGTON Significant reductions in the proposed Space-Based Interceptor constellation for the Strategic Defense Initiative, coupled with acceptance of a smaller and less capable optical system for a space surveillance and tracking system, have resulted in “startling changes” in Phase 1 costs for a ballistic missile defense, Congress was told last week.

By MICHAEL MECHAM

HEADLINE NEWS

$282-Billion Defense Bill Increases Army, Navy Aircraft Procurement

WASHINGT ON President Reagan has signed a $282.4billion Fiscal 1989 Defense Appropriations bill that increases procurement, research and development funding for Army and Navy aircraft programs but cuts them for the Air Force. In general, the funding shifts reflect the recommendation of House and Senate conferees on the bill that funding for conventional weapon systems be increased.

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Soviets Reveal Space Shuttle

Shuttle Orbiter Work Proceeds on Schedule At Rockwell Facility

Cuts in Space-Based Interceptors Reduce Strategic Defense Costs

By MICHAEL MECHAM

Soviets Reveal Space Shuttle

Shuttle Orbiter Work Proceeds on Schedule At Rockwell Facility

Cuts in Space-Based Interceptors Reduce Strategic Defense Costs

By MICHAEL MECHAM

$282-Billion Defense Bill Increases Army, Navy Aircraft Procurement

New Organization To Oversee Tests in Space

Federal Inspectors Check Conditions at Lockheed

Swiss Select McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 All-Weather Interceptor

Two Japanese Companies Seeking 10% Interest in Rolls RB211-524

Development Contract Signed For French/German Helicopter

By KEITH F. MORDOFF

French Government Authorizes Development of Naval Rafale

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Soviets Reveal Space Shuttle

Shuttle Orbiter Work Proceeds on Schedule At Rockwell Facility

Cuts in Space-Based Interceptors Reduce Strategic Defense Costs

By MICHAEL MECHAM

Aviation Week | October 10 1988 Table of Contents

Soviets Reveal Space Shuttle

Shuttle Orbiter Work Proceeds on Schedule At Rockwell Facility

Cuts in Space-Based Interceptors Reduce Strategic Defense Costs

By MICHAEL MECHAM

$282-Billion Defense Bill Increases Army, Navy Aircraft Procurement

New Organization To Oversee Tests in Space

Federal Inspectors Check Conditions at Lockheed

Swiss Select McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 All-Weather Interceptor

Two Japanese Companies Seeking 10% Interest in Rolls RB211-524

Development Contract Signed For French/German Helicopter

By KEITH F. MORDOFF

French Government Authorizes Development of Naval Rafale

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