November 13, 2006

November 13, 2006

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

In for the Long Haul

By AMY BUTLER

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jam Plan

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Slow Down

By AMY BUTLER,SHARON WEINBERGER,DAVID A. FULGHUM

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In for the Long Haul

U.S. Air Force crafts cargo, refueler fleet plans while shifting approach in Iraq

By AMY BUTLER

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Jam Plan

Budget omission jeopardizes B-52’s electronic attack concept

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

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Slow Down

As USAF official acknowledges black bomber work, Stratcom suggests low-speed option

By AMY BUTLER,SHARON WEINBERGER,DAVID A. FULGHUM

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Dark Horse

WASHINGTON Boeing's win of the U.S. Air Force’s $15-billion Combat Search and Rescue-X (CSAR-X) competition surprised observers of an industry that has seen recent European penetration into the U.S. defense market. The winning Boeing CH-47 Chinook was actually the company’s backup plan.

By AMY BUTLER

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In Dual Mode

Precision weapon upgrade could land Rafale F2 multirole fighter in Afghan conflict

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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M51 Test-Fired

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Cut to the Bone

Operational pressures coupled with a decade of ‘leaning’ stretch RAF elements to the limit

By DOUGLAS BARRIE

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Trained and Ready

Singapore and Switzerland kick off sales of PC-21 advanced trainer

By ROBERT WALL

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Carrying the Fire

Shuttle night liftoff brings new challenges in post-Columbia era

By CRAIG COVAULT

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Gulf Gambit

GCC backs purchase of large satellite

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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