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Defense stocks hit hard by 2008 market sell-off
Although historically viewed as relatively safe investments, defense and aerospace stocks were not immune to Wall Street's 2008 fallout. While some st ...
Federal contract protests hit 10-year high in 2008
There were more challenges to federal contracts in 2008 than any year in the past decade, as companies fought over fewer multibillion-dollar projects. ...
Record 151 US troops die in Afghanistan in 2008
A record 151 U.S. forces died in Afghanistan in 2008, the deadliest year yet in a seven-year war that military officials say is likely to get even blo ...
Business News
General Dynamics completes acquisition of AxleTech International
General Dynamics completed the acquisition of AxleTech International from The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C.,-based private equity firm, in late De ...
Goodrich, Rolls-Royce complete engine controls joint venture
Goodrich Corporation and Rolls-Royce Group plc have completed the formation of a joint venture company to develop and supply engine controls for Rolls ...
Lockheed, Coast Guard exercise contract options to provide mission systems for the HC-130J aircraft
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Coast Guard exercised contract options valued at $13.25 million to install mission systems aboard two additional HC-130J ...
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary ... Full story
Commentary
Hamas doesn't want peace, reconciliation, or end to carnage
A thought experiment: Imagine that Hamas announces it will immediately cease and desist from firing missiles into Israel, that there will be no more s ...
Carrots, sticks and patience in Afghanistan
On New Year’s Eve, the Taliban scored a major tactical military as well as political victory through killing members of the security force of Abdul Sa ...
Iraq ‘Much Better Off’ Today Than Under Saddam, Cheney Says
The U.S.-coalition military campaign that deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the spring of 2003 has placed Iraq in a much-improved situation tod ...
Defense News
U.S. deaths in Iraq decrease in 2008
The number of U.S. military fatalities in Iraq in 2008 fell two-thirds compared to the previous year, underscoring an improvement in security amid upc ...
Jan. 3 airpower summary: Tankers provide key fuel support
Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations ...
U.S. officials seek more supply routes for Afghanistan
As Pakistani troops apply renewed pressure on militants who have threatened a major supply line, military transportation officials are seeking alterna ...
Events
Navy's Blue Angels announce 2009 schedule
The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, has announced its show schedule for the 2009 season.
Following winter training, the team b ...
Thunderbirds release 2009 air show schedule
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” has announced its 2009 air show schedule. In their 56th season, the Thunderbirds are sc ...
International News
Brazil, France sign arms deal
Brazil and France recently signed an arms deal that could lead to Latin America's first nuclear submarine.
The agreement signed by French President Ni ...
People News
Goodrich appoints president, engine control, electrical power systems
Goodrich Corporation has appointed Bob Yancey as president of its Engine Control and Electrical Power Systems business unit.
Yancey, formerly preside ...
Space News
SPACEHAB To support pre-launch preparations for Russian module
SPACEHAB, Incorporated, a leading provider of commercial space services, reached an agreement in principal with RSC Energia, Russia’s largest manufact ...
Mars rover mission reaches 5th anniversary
Five years after the NASA rover Spirit landed on Mars, the six-wheel robotic geologist and its twin Opportunity are still on the job.
Expectations ...
Technology News
NASA kicks off 2009 first robotics season with live broadcast
NASA Television will broadcast the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Kickoff event 7 a.m., PST, Jan. 3 ...
New Zealand airline flies jetliner partly run on biofuel
Looking to reduce its carbon footprint and cut its fuel bill, Air New Zealand on Dec. 30 tested a passenger jet that was powered partially with oil fr ...
Improved Microwave Electrothermal Thruster Systems for Satellites and Space Flights
Air Force-supported Microwave Electrothermal Thruster research that began at Pennsylvania State University may lead to higher performing miniaturized ...
Veterans News
VA Awards $3.5 Million for Bakersfield National Cemetery
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than $2.8 million to a Jamestown, Calif., contractor to develop the first phase ...
Some veterans see another VA travel increase
Service-disabled and low-income veterans who are reimbursed for travel expenses while receiving care at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities will ...
VA Ramps Up Job Search for Injured Vets
WASHINGTON – Thirty percent of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are veterans – the second highest ranking among cabinet department ...