NASA workers may have caused mishap
Posted on: Wed Oct 5th, 2005 | cnn.com

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) -- Workers may have accidentally cut or crushed the section of foam that broke off Discovery's fuel tank during its launch two months ago -- a mishap that threatened the safety of the astronauts and grounded the shuttle fleet.

Scandal sours Saudi arms deal
Posted on: Wed Oct 5th, 2005 | atimes.com

The media recently reported that Britain had been in secret discussions with Saudi Arabia over a major arms deal, but talks have been stalling since Riyadh asked for three tricky favors. This is the latest twist in a long-running scandal that has no end in sight.

The Skunk Works - Shapeshifter
Posted on: Wed Oct 5th, 2005 | janes.com

Northrop Accepts First Production Unit of New Global Hawk Sensor Suite
Posted on: Wed Oct 5th, 2005 | primezone.com

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has completed acceptance testing of the first production version of a new integrated sensor suite that will enhance imaging capability for the U.S. Air Force. The milestone clears the way for the company to begin installi...