C-130J fate up in air

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The US Air Force's decision to prioritize such projects as the F-22 has setback the C-130J program. Moreover, Air Force Secretary F Whitten Peters said that there is no requirement for the C-130J until 2001. He added that current models of the C-130J are not expected to retire for a decade. The service needs around $8 billion for 150 new C-130Js. Lockheed Martin Corp is even offering up to 15% discount if the Air Force gives its commitment in 2001 to a multiyear procurement.

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Find, hit win

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The Report of the Quadrennial Defense Review cites the value of a successful 'halt' phase in preventing initial enemy advances from escalating into a full-blown wartime operation. The success of a halted attack will benefit substantially from the use of advanced munitions and surveillance and control systems with expanded range. These modern and longer-range systems ensure the effective deployment of aircraft and air- and surface-launched missiles.

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Surface-to-Air Missiles, Air-to-Air Missiles, Military aircraft, Surface to air missiles, Air to air missiles

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USAF looks at fixes for C-17 airdrop

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The US Air Force needs at least two years to fix the problems that hamper C-17 airlifters from dropping a brigade of paratroopers as required by the Army. Globemasters can only complete the strategic brigade airdrop in 51 minutes compared to Army's requirements of 30 minutes. The 30-minute requirement will let the paratroopers group quickly on the ground and minimize casualties from any resistance.

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