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Monday, August 25th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Accepted. InSurv has recommended the Navy take delivery of Lockheed Martin's LCS-1. "We will determine what corrections are required prior to delivery," a Navy spokesman said. That dfelivery is anticipated in November. Goodbye To Ted? Before Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was indicted July 29--on seven felony counts for allegedly failing to report gifts on financial disclosure forms--he was expected to sail through Alaska's Republican primary tomorrow. Stevens, the former…

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