October 9, 1995

October 9, 1995

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Corporate Titans Vie for Satcom's Future

By JAMES R. ASKER7 min

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SAAB Debuts Jas 39B in Uphill Export Fight

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

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Budget Rejection Imperils Aircraft

By DAVID A. FULGHUM5 min

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Corporate Titans Vie for Satcom's Future

U.S. companies ready to bet billions Ka-band satellites will play a pivotal role in 21st century communications

By JAMES R. ASKER7 min

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SAAB Debuts Jas 39B in Uphill Export Fight

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

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Budget Rejection Imperils Aircraft

WASHINGTON Additional B-2 bombers, a third Sea-wolf submarine and amphibious assault ships, thought safely tucked into the Fiscal 1996 defense bill, are once more on the budget chopping block. Other programs that could be jeopardized, depending on what additional defense cuts are necessary and how deep they must be, include the purchase of F-l5Es, Block 50 F-l6s and additional F/A-l8C/Ds; precision guided weapons; conventional ammunition, and the already ravaged operations and maintenance funds.

By DAVID A. FULGHUM5 min

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Debt-laden France Decrees Major Military Cuts

PARIS Beset with a $660-billion debt burden, the government of French Prime Minister Alain Juppe has accepted the Defense Ministry's proposed reductions in 1996 military spending, including a 7.8% procurement cutback. France's parliament is expected to adopt the cuts within weeks, which would result in a $39.1 -billion defense budget for next year, down 3.3%, exclusive of pensions (AW&ST Oct. 2, p. 17).

By PIERRE SPARACO4 min

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Reengined SK60 to Fly Soon

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN4 min

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Sanders Wins $97.6-million Missile Warning Contract

BOSTON Lockheed Martin's Sanders unit will develop production versions of the next-generation missile warning and infrared counter-measures system designed for use on 25 types of Army, Navy and Air Force aircraft. The $97.6-million Army contract just awarded, plus about $50 million in options, will allow Sanders to develop and test production versions of an advanced threat infrared countermeasures (ATIRCM) system primarily for U.S. Army helicopters.

By DAVID HUGHES4 min

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Wide Industry Impact Seen in Boeing Contract Talks

SEATTLE NEW YORK Boeing Co. braced for a strike or widespread work slowdown late last week after negotiations between the giant planemaker and its largest union reached a stalemate. The outcome will be watched closely worldwide. A new contract between Boeing and the International Assn, of Machinists and Aerospace Workers will set a standard for hourly labor costs at other large U.S. aerospace manufacturers.

By PAUL PROCTOR,ANTHONY L. VELOCCI4 min

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Satcom Providers Struggle for Capital

By ANTHONY L. VELOCCI3 min

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Jsow Demonstrates Powered Flight

By DAVID A. FULGHUM3 min

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Cooperative Recon Gains Momentum

By CRAIG COVAULT3 min

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