January 19, 2009

January 19, 2009

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Consequences

By AMY BUTLER

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

On the Radar

By AMY BUTLER

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Parting Thoughts

By JEFFERSON MORRIS

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Consequences

Truth and A dwindle Pentagon procurement workforce and atrophied competitive market await the Obama administration

By AMY BUTLER

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On the Radar

WASHINGTON The next-generation radar slated for use by the U.S. Air Force and NATO for ground surveillance missions remains on a “red” watch list of troubled programs as Air Force acquisition chief Sue Payton prepares to leave office. Also on this watch list is the B-2 radar modernization program managed by Northrop Grumman.

By AMY BUTLER

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Parting Thoughts

Griffin warns that ISS, shuttle futures rest on decisions to be made before mid-year

By JEFFERSON MORRIS

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Changing the Guard

Next FAA administrator may bring different approach, but familiar problems remain

By ADRIAN SCHOFIELD

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Gaza: Phase Three

Israel Defense Forces could wrap up Gaza ground campaign in two weeks

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

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Good To Go

GENOA The Italian military is preparing for possible involvement in a peacekeeping operation in the Gaza Strip, which would come on top of already mounting overseas commitments. Defense Minister Ignazio la Russa says Italy would be ready to cope with any European Union request to participate in a mission in Gaza, presupposing the warring factions (Hamas and Israel) permit such a force.

By ANDY NATIVI

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Rotary Lift

After a period of neglect, Russia's military helicopter industry is looking up

By ALEXEY KOMAROV

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Mapping the Virtual World

New SSTL submetric satellite system seems likely to benefit from Astrium takeover

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA,ROBERT WALL

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Bold Agenda

ESA plans quick kickoff for space situational awareness and other new programs, despite alleged U.S. pressure

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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Falcon Facet

Combined-cycle engine tests aim for hypersonic propulsion milestone

By GUY NORRIS

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