EADS Tanker Rises Again? -- DoD BuzzThe tanker competition has grown so baroque that it’s easy to sometimes wonder what’s real and what’s delusion. The latest twist is that EADS and some of Europe’s governments are reportedly lobbying for a deadline extension on when tanker bids can be submitted.
Boeing’s brethren on Capitol Hill, sensing a possible threat to $35 billion for the company that means so much to their states, swung into action with little delay.
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Navy, Marine Corps Leaders Stick to JSF Message -- Defense News
Official Announces Plans to Curb Fighter Program’s Cost -- US Defense Department
Navy acknowledges schedule for F-35 fighter is slipping -- Government Executive
Aging Aircraft: Cracks in USA’s F/A-18 fleet -- Defense Industry Daily
Russia to make 1,000 stealth jets, eyes India deal -- Reuters
Nuclear Smugglers Still at Work, Expert Says -- Global Security Newswire
The Debate Over German Security Policies -- Spiegel Online
Boeing’s brethren on Capitol Hill, sensing a possible threat to $35 billion for the company that means so much to their states, swung into action with little delay.
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Navy, Marine Corps Leaders Stick to JSF Message -- Defense News
Official Announces Plans to Curb Fighter Program’s Cost -- US Defense Department
Navy acknowledges schedule for F-35 fighter is slipping -- Government Executive
Aging Aircraft: Cracks in USA’s F/A-18 fleet -- Defense Industry Daily
Russia to make 1,000 stealth jets, eyes India deal -- Reuters
Nuclear Smugglers Still at Work, Expert Says -- Global Security Newswire
The Debate Over German Security Policies -- Spiegel Online
Navy acknowledges schedule for F-35 fighter is slipping -- Government Executive
Aging Aircraft: Cracks in USA’s F/A-18 fleet -- Defense Industry Daily
Russia to make 1,000 stealth jets, eyes India deal -- Reuters
Nuclear Smugglers Still at Work, Expert Says -- Global Security Newswire
The Debate Over German Security Policies -- Spiegel Online
How It Works: The Hurt Locker’s Bomb-Fighting Suit -- The Danger Room
Army Fast Tracks GPS Mortar Round -- Defense Tech
Army’s New Mod Plan Under Fire -- DoD Buzz
DoD Official Tied to Private Spy Effort -- Military.com
Some Great Military History -- New Wars
Aging Aircraft: Cracks in USA’s F/A-18 fleet -- Defense Industry Daily
Russia to make 1,000 stealth jets, eyes India deal -- Reuters
Nuclear Smugglers Still at Work, Expert Says -- Global Security Newswire
The Debate Over German Security Policies -- Spiegel Online
How It Works: The Hurt Locker’s Bomb-Fighting Suit -- The Danger Room
Army Fast Tracks GPS Mortar Round -- Defense Tech
Army’s New Mod Plan Under Fire -- DoD Buzz
DoD Official Tied to Private Spy Effort -- Military.com
Some Great Military History -- New Wars