The case for smaller launch vehicles in human space exploration (part 1)

Posted at: Tue Jan 3rd, 2006

One of the cornerstones of NASA’s exploration plans is the development of a shuttle-derived heavy-lift launch vehicle. In the first of a two-part report, Grant Bonin makes the case for abandoning that effort in favor of multiple launches of smaller rockets.

Germany needs full Eurofighter order

Posted at: Tue Jan 3rd, 2006

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Defence Ministry said on Monday it was still committed to acquiring 180 Eurofighter military jets after a defence policy spokesman with the co-ruling SPD called on Berlin to trim its order by 68 aircraft.

Saudi Arabia commits to Typhoon

Posted at: Tue Jan 3rd, 2006

Saudi Arabia has signed an expanded military agreement with the UK government, including a commitment to acquire at least 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to replace its air force fleet of Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) fighters.