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  • Jay Johnson: Consolidation Possible For Small, Medium Defense Firms - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Jay Johnson: Consolidation Possible For Small, Medium Defense Firms

    In the wake of reports of a potential BAE Systems–EADS merger, the CEO of General Dynamics said Thursday he does not see a trend of mega-deals between defense contractors, Reuters reports. According to Andrea Shalal-Esa’s story, Jay Johnson told a Morgan Stanley investor conference that once the U.S. defense budget situation becomes more clear, opportunities […] More

  • Stratcom Head 'Uncomfortable' With Current Nuclear C3 System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Stratcom Head 'Uncomfortable' With Current Nuclear C3 System

    The U.S. nuclear force’s command, control and communication component is in need of improvement, according to the U.S. Strategic Command’s leader. Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler told the Senate Armed Services Committee last Tuesday that he is uncomfortable with the current state of the network and said the network is difficult to update, according to […] More

  • Boeing-Built Space Plane Hits 'Year in Flight' Milestone - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing-Built Space Plane Hits 'Year in Flight' Milestone

    The Air Force’s Boeing Co.-built space plane recently hit an endurance milestone remaining in flight, circling the Earth’s orbit for a year and two days, Wired reports.  The 30-foot-long craft was designed to last nine months in flight.  The Air Force has yet to confirm the exact uses of the X-37B, also known as Orbital […] More

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