November 6, 2006

November 6, 2006

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

POWER PLAY

By DOUGLAS BARRIE

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Risk Avoidance

By AMY BUTLER,DAVID A. FULGHUM,ROBERT WALL

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

DAWG Bites

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

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POWER PLAY

ZHUHAI China is in the midst of a critical period of testing an “indigenous” version of the Russian Su-27 Flanker, known as the J-11B, with propulsion, radar and weapons system integration underway. The effort is emblematic of Beijing’s efforts to recast its capabilities for the 21st century as its military and associated defense-aerospace sector undergoes its own revolution in military affairs.

By DOUGLAS BARRIE

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Risk Avoidance

Stung by botched tanker lease, the Pentagon is proceeding carefully with KC-X

By AMY BUTLER,DAVID A. FULGHUM,ROBERT WALL

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DAWG Bites

Cuts to electronic attack programs and impractical schedules worry U.S. military

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

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Set To Fly

First production JSF undergoing final preparations and tests

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS

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Small Step Up

Italy boosts defense spending, but some projects remain sidelined

By ANDY NATIVI

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RAM Course

Threats from Russian-made anti-ship missile prompr U.S.-German weapons upgrade program

By ROBERT WALL,AMY BUTLER

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When To Let Go

PARIS EADS plans to review its research and technology agenda with an eye toward assessing what work to bolster and what to shed. The effort could affect critical technology areas such as how the aerospace and defense company pursues vital composites work.

By ROBERT WALL

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Parental Control

More EADS leaders move to Airbus in an attempt to broaden oversight

By ROBERT WALL

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Piggybacking

Eutelsat, SES Global agree to bring satellite mobile radio and TV to Europe—but step by step

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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Paradigm Shift

Hubble repair mission recast for a new age of exploration

By FRANK MORRING,JEFFERSON MORRIS

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