Air Force needs 'clear picture' of tanker needs: GAO

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The new report from the General Accounting Office (GAO) indicates that since the Department of Defense has not updated its requirements for the aircraft, the Air Force does not have any idea regarding the future needs for the aerial refueling tankers. The GAO stated that the Air Force could opt for either acquiring new aircraft or converting used aircrafts into tankers or contracting for refueling services in order to fulfill its project refueling requirements.

General services, Tanker Aircraft, Purchasing, Reports, Airtankers (Military), United States. Government Accountability Office, Airtankers (Military science)

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AF general: Raptor has deterrent value

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The United States Air Force General opined that the endangered F-22 Raptor fighter planes could play a deterrent role in the world and its future will be decided by the Pentagon's policymakers, as they are facing tight defense budgets. The policymakers are forced to make tough decisions on these weapon systems as the US Department of Defense is geared up for the 2004 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR).

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, United States. Department of Defense

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Analyst assails proposal to kill Air Force variant of JSF

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A military analyst has predicted that a proposal to eliminate the Air Force variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is incomprehensible, as this alleged cost-saving option might actually wind up costing money. The outcomes and the progress of the 2005 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) are discussed.

Product development, F-35 (Aircraft), Quadrennial Defense Review

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