March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

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THE INSIDE TRACK

From Ohio to Arkansas

By MICHAEL MECHAM

CRISIS IN JAPAN

BROKEN CHINA

By BRADLEY PERRETT,MADHU UNNIKRISHNAN,LEITHEN FRANCIS

CRISIS IN JAPAN

FX Fighter Contest Set For Further Delay

By LEITHEN FRANCIS

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THE INSIDE TRACK

From Ohio to Arkansas

Small suppliers worry about how to compete in a low-cost world

By MICHAEL MECHAM

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CRISIS IN JAPAN

BROKEN CHINA

Japan's earthquake is a reminder that spreading production can mean accumulating risk

By BRADLEY PERRETT,MADHU UNNIKRISHNAN,LEITHEN FRANCIS

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CRISIS IN JAPAN

FX Fighter Contest Set For Further Delay

SINGAPORE Japan is unlikely to issue a request for proposals (RFP) in March for FX fighters because the defense ministry and other authorities are too busy dealing with the nuclear crisis and other repercussions from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, say industry executives.

By LEITHEN FRANCIS

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CRISIS IN JAPAN

Going Global

ORLANDO, FLA., and WASHINGTON Two of the U.S. Air Force’s new Global Hawk Block 30 aircraft are conducting imagery intelligence missions over Japan following the massive earthquake that struck off the island chain’s northeast coast on March 11.

By AMY BUTLER

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SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Changing the Game

Canadian robotics may stretch commercial satellite lifetimes

By FRANK MORRING

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SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Launch Diversity

Satellite operators seek ways to hold down the cost to orbit

By FRANK MORRING

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DEFENSE

Altered Landscape

European companies continue push for U.S. work despite string of contract losses

By AMY BUTLER,ROBERT WALL

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DEFENSE

Cost Fears

Allies predict F-35 price increases and worry that no one can estimate a realistic total

By DAVID A. FULGHUM,GRAHAM WARWICK,ROBERT WALL

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AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

Competitive Edge

New helicopters will keep AgustaWestland and Eurocopter ahead in commercial market

By GRAHAM WARWICK,ANDY NATIVI

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AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

Russia Funds New High-Speed Helo

By MAXIM PYADUSHKIN

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