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US Air Force hires nonprofit to help assess bids - Reuters

US Air Force hires nonprofit to help assess bids
Reuters -4 hours ago
By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US Air Force, still aiming to award a $15 billion contract for new search and rescue helicopters this ...

10/7/2008 7:07:57 PM

The US Army's projects under the Energy Task Force - KRNV

The US Army's projects under the Energy Task Force
KRNV, NV -4 hours ago
The success of the 1st year implementation will determine the continuation of the project. • Project intent is to replace 4000 non-tactical vehicles phased ...
Army Looks to Build World's Most Powerful Solar ArrayWired News
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10/7/2008 6:18:25 PM

Iran Withdraws Claim on US Plane - New York Times

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Iran Withdraws Claim on US Plane
New York Times, United States -8 hours ago
The United States Air Force said no American aircraft had been forced downed. “All US aircraft supporting operations in Afghanistan and Iraq are accounted ...
Iran fighters force US aircraft down: reportsAFP
Iran 'forces down plane carrying US military officals'Belfast Telegraph
Breaking News Iran Fighters Force US Plane DownSky News
CNN International - Los Angeles Times
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10/7/2008 3:07:15 PM

New Somalia piracy resolution adopted at UN - AFP

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New Somalia piracy resolution adopted at UN
AFP -8 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) — The UN Security Council on Tuesday urged states to commit naval and air assets to the fight against rampant piracy off lawless ...
Security Council and Ban call for naval and air action against ...UN News Centre
UN’s focus hijacked by pirates in SomaliaThe National
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10/7/2008 2:45:40 PM

Lockheed Martin Receives Contract for Four C-130J Super Hercules ... - MarketWatch

Lockheed Martin Receives Contract for Four C-130J Super Hercules ...
MarketWatch -10 hours ago
"The C-130J Super Hercules will equip the Qatari Emiri Air Force with proven, modern, and effective tactical and strategic airlift to support a wide range ...

10/7/2008 12:49:25 PM

Armor Holdings Products LLC Pays US $30 Million for the Sale of ... - MarketWatch

Armor Holdings Products LLC Pays US $30 Million for the Sale of ...
MarketWatch -11 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Oct 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Armor Holdings Products LLC has agreed to pay the United States $30 million to resolve ...

10/7/2008 11:12:53 AM

Fewer A-10 Thunderbolts will be able to TAKE TO THE SKIES - Salina.com

Fewer A-10 Thunderbolts will be able to TAKE TO THE SKIES
Salina.com, KS -17 hours ago
By MICHAEL STRAND A decision by the US Air Force to temporarily ground nearly a third of its A-10 fleet because of safety concerns will mean fewer aircraft...

10/7/2008 5:22:16 AM

Fuel costs, drop in passengers may force more flight cuts - Dallas Morning News

Fuel costs, drop in passengers may force more flight cuts
Dallas Morning News, TX -Oct 6, 2008
Aviation consultant Michael Boyd projected Monday that US airline capacity on domestic routes could continue declining in 2009, and a falloff in demand ...

10/6/2008 10:33:42 PM

China Cancels, Postpones Military Contacts with US Over Taiwan ... - Voice of America

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China Cancels, Postpones Military Contacts with US Over Taiwan ...
Voice of America -Oct 6, 2008
The arms package includes Patriot missiles for air defense, and Harpoon missiles, which are launched from submarines. Under US-China agreements, the United...
Misunderstanding Chinese IntentionsFrontPage magazine.com
US Proposes $6.43 Billion Arms Sale to TaiwanWall Street Journal
China Complains, Taiwan Celebrates After Arms SaleDefenseNews.com (subscription)
The National Interest Online - CNN International
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10/6/2008 6:25:48 PM

US Air Force to inspect, repair aged A-10 aircraft - Reuters

US Air Force to inspect, repair aged A-10 aircraft
Reuters -Oct 3, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The US Air Force on Friday said it would immediately inspect and repair about 130 A-10 attack aircraft due to fatigue-related ...
Air Force grounds jets used to protect ground troops in combatCNN
The US Air Force grounds A-10 jetsTREND Information
Air Force grounds hundreds of A-10 fightersKOLD-TV
Shreveport Times - Aero-News Network
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10/3/2008 5:14:35 PM