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Manufacturability

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 2)

Posted on January 14, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2013
This is the second part of the series on the NCTC.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Protecting Advanced Military Technology in a Challenging Environment: The Case of A123 Systems, Inc.

Posted on January 12, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2013
Chinese interest in the breakthrough technology of A23 Systems is of particular concern.
Posted in Manufacturability, Security, What's New | Tagged PRC

The Indian Government to Join the A330MRTT Global Tanker Family

Posted on January 9, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/09/2013
India´s selection of the A330 MRTT makes it the fifth nation to commit to the aircraft.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability | Tagged A330 tanker

Evolution of Air Systems to Meet New Needs: The Case of the C295

Posted on January 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/02/2013
Airbus Military is developing an AEW version of the C-295 which provides an example of a cost effective innovation for 21st century conditions.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability | Tagged C-295

The Impact of Space Budget Cuts on the Supply Chain: The End of An American Era

Posted on December 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/21/2012
A substantial percentage of companies that specialize in the space industry are on the brink of extinction.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Space Business, Space Policy

Meeting the Challenge of Dealing with Counterfeit Parts in the Defense Supply Chain

Posted on December 18, 2012 | by SysAdmin
12/18/2012
This article looks at the various ways of meeting the challenge of dealing with counterfeit parts in the supply chain.  
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Counterfeit parts, Supply chain

A400M Moves Forward Towards Initial Deliveries

Posted on December 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/12/2012
The A4ooM is on track for first delivery in second quarter of 2013.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability | Tagged A400M

Meteor Missile Fired Successfully from Eurofighter

Posted on December 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/06/2012
The Meteor missile takes one more step closer to deployment.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Manufacturability
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