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Monday, May 18th, 2009

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense The End Is Here. The Navy Friday issued a stop work order to Lockheed Martin for Increment 1 and Increment 2 of the VH-71 Presidential helicopter contract, the service reports. NAVAIR's contracting office directed work stop on all activities associated with VH-71 SDD requirements, with the exception of security requirements and protection of government property, information, and equipment during the orderly transition of these functions to the government. Lt.…

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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