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Monday, September 28th, 2009

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Fightin' Words. Some lawmakers backing Boeing's bid for the Air Force tanker contract are throwing barbs after the Pentagon briefed them last Thursday on the new draft request for proposals (RFP). Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) wants the RFP to reflect European government support rival team Northrop Grumman-European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. received, which the World Trade Organization is reviewing. "Consideration should be given in the RFP to rectify…

Congress

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Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

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Congress

Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

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Congress

Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps

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