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Headlines of: Thursday 1 September, 2005
U.S. Air Force yanks tanker paper under McCain threat
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | today.reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure from Sen. John McCain, the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday withdrew a request for information from companies interested in a multibillion-dollar competition to replace KC-135 aerial refueling tankers.
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | today.reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure from Sen. John McCain, the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday withdrew a request for information from companies interested in a multibillion-dollar competition to replace KC-135 aerial refueling tankers.
Northrop Nears Completion of First Next-Generation Global Hawk
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | primezone.com
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) moved significantly closer to completing the first of its next-generation, enhanced-capability RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) due to deliveries of two critical airframe components within the last month....
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | primezone.com
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) moved significantly closer to completing the first of its next-generation, enhanced-capability RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) due to deliveries of two critical airframe components within the last month....
Research Council Report Questions NASA Nuclear Propulsion Program
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | aviationnow.ecnext.com
A new report from the National Academies' National Research Council questions NASA's ongoing effort to develop spacecraft nuclear propulsion systems, recommending the agency study the technologies in more depth to ensure they will be worth the investment.
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2005 | aviationnow.ecnext.com
A new report from the National Academies' National Research Council questions NASA's ongoing effort to develop spacecraft nuclear propulsion systems, recommending the agency study the technologies in more depth to ensure they will be worth the investment.
- Lockheed Receives Contract For Four C-130J Aircraft For Qatar
- Boeing Announces New Rotorcraft Program: AH-6
- Russia's arms sales to Venezuela for defense only - Lavrov
- Pentagon denies Iran forced down U.S. plane
- DARPA Kills Oblique Flying Wing
- Stennis Puts New Growlers to the Test
- Gripen NG shortlisted in Brazil
- Russia's UAC optimistic over Indian fighter tender
- Russia's MiG fighter contract with Algeria 'still in effect'
- Sukhoi starts testing 2nd Su-35 fighter prototype
- Russia's strategic bombers to drill with full combat payloads
- Eielson commander welcomes Red Flag-Alaska participants
- Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Reaches Milestone In Maturity
- F-35A Logs 50th Mission; F-35B Prepares For Transition To STOVL Flights
- F/A-18E/F Super Hornet a Finalist in Brazil Fighter Aircraft Competition
