Spotlight on Industry: The Boeing Company

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The Boeing Co's VP and General Manager for US Navy and Marine Corps Programs Patrick J Finneran attributes the trend of industrial teaming in the design and development of new aircraft to two factors. First is the realization that teaming is the best way to create the best equipment at affordable prices. Second is the fact that there are not much military projects to go around. The public benefits from the teaming arrangements by getting the best products at the lowest possible costs.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Aircraft, Boeing Co.

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"Transformation over time:" interview with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. James M. Loy

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Coast Guard Commandant Admiral James Loy describes the agency's goals and mission to develop its offshore capabilities, and specifically the National Distress and Response System Modernization Project and the Integrated Deepwater Systems project. He also discusses management decisions faced by the Coast Guard.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, US Coast Guard, Regulation, admin. of transportation, Management, Cover Story, United States. Coast Guard, Loy, James M.

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"A balanced and lethal force"

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The commander of the Naval Air Force for the U.S. Pacific Fleet insists that aircraft carriers are a vital element of defense strategy, that naval aviation has deteriorated in the past decade, and that a major recapitalization of the service is needed.

National Security, Naval Operating Forces, Analysis, Defense spending, Sea-power, Sea power, Naval aviation, Nathman, John B.

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