October 19, 1992

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HEADLINE NEWS

JCS ROLES AND MISSIONS REVIEW TO SPUR FAR-REACHING CHANGES

WASHINGTON The review of service roles and missions by the U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff will call for far-reaching changes in the size of the U. S. military and how it is organized and sustained, but some elements may require further analysis and take years to implement.

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FAA SPEEDS GPS APPROVAL, 1993 OPERATIONS PLANNED

WASHINGTON Aviation is on the verge of the biggest metamorphosis since the introduction of radio-based navigation over 50 years ago. Global Navigation Satellite Systems will replace ground based navigation systems in a transition that will start next year and accelerate with startling swiftness.

By BRUCE D. NORDWALI4 min

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NEW NAVY MARITIME STRATEGY FOCUSES ON COASTAL WARFARE

WASHINGTON The U. S. Navy is emphasizing standoff weapons and greater integration of Navy/Marine fixed-wing aircraft as part of a basic shift in strategy that will give coastal/amphibious operations priority over ocean warfare. The new maritime strategy, set forth in a white paper titled "From the Sea," provides a strategic blueprint to guide the restructuring of naval forces and future budget decisions.

By JOHN D. MORROCCO4 min

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ARIANESPACE SEEKS CUT IN LAUNCH INSURANCE RATES

WASHINGTON Arianespace is seeking lower insurance premiums for its Ariane 4 launcher as the organization faces new international competition and feels increased customer pressure to cut its commercial mission prices. Company managers are asking insurers to reduce premiums on Ariane 4 from the current market average of about 17% of mission cost to a new level of 15% as the result of the launcher's good service record over the past several years.

By JEFFREY M. LENOROVITZ4 min

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JCS ROLES AND MISSIONS REVIEW TO SPUR FAR-REACHING CHANGES

U. S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT DESIGN BASE ERODING

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min