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		<title>Boeing and Northrop Grumman proposal on Competitive Missile Defense Contract</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/11/23/boeing-and-northrop-grumman-proposal-on-competitive-missile-defense-contract/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Boeing Company and Northrop Grumman Corporation submitted their final proposal for future work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element of the United States’ ballistic missile defense system. Following proposal submission, the companies released the following statement: “Our final &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/11/23/boeing-and-northrop-grumman-proposal-on-competitive-missile-defense-contract/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two new F16 Export Market</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/11/21/two-new-f16-export-market/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/11/21/two-new-f16-export-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Export Control]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3365</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Indonesia – Regeneration and Upgrade of F-16C/D Block 25 Aircraft The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Nov. 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/11/21/two-new-f16-export-market/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Army Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., Northcom and NORAD commander: “Every time you exercise, you learn something new.”</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/11/14/army-gen-charles-h-jacoby-jr-northcom-and-norad-commander-every-time-you-exercise-you-learn-something-new/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/11/14/army-gen-charles-h-jacoby-jr-northcom-and-norad-commander-every-time-you-exercise-you-learn-something-new/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3375</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Winston Churchill’s : “Everywhere men pray for peace, but prepare for war.” Navy ships, Army ground-based radar and missile systems and Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard aircraft have descended on Key West, Fla., for the field training portion of &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/11/14/army-gen-charles-h-jacoby-jr-northcom-and-norad-commander-every-time-you-exercise-you-learn-something-new/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Graeme Cooper, ENISA: “what would happen if sensitive security data was stolen” – Cyber Atlantic 2011 Shows Cyber Security Has No Borders</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/11/05/graeme-cooper-enisa-what-would-happen-if-sensitive-security-data-was-stolen-cyber-atlantic-2011-shows-cyber-security-has-no-borders/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/11/05/graeme-cooper-enisa-what-would-happen-if-sensitive-security-data-was-stolen-cyber-atlantic-2011-shows-cyber-security-has-no-borders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cyber Security]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3389</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cyber Atlantic 2011 exercise is part of an EU-US commitment to cyber security which was made at the EU-US summit in Lisbon on 20 November 2010. - The event, Cyber Atlantic 2011, was the first joint cybersecurity exercise between the &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/11/05/graeme-cooper-enisa-what-would-happen-if-sensitive-security-data-was-stolen-cyber-atlantic-2011-shows-cyber-security-has-no-borders/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Honorable Jay M. Cohen, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret). “Dr. Sossong and his incredible, game-changing work on Muon Tomography… is without peer in preserving and protecting our security!”</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/10/31/honorable-jay-m-cohen-rear-admiral-usn-ret-dr-sossong-and-his-incredible-game-changing-work-on-muon-tomography-is-without-peer-in-preserving-and-protecting-our-security/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/10/31/honorable-jay-m-cohen-rear-admiral-usn-ret-dr-sossong-and-his-incredible-game-changing-work-on-muon-tomography-is-without-peer-in-preserving-and-protecting-our-security/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3351</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Muon tomography is the only technology available that can accomplish the original U.S. congressional mandate of 100% screening of cargo for nuclear materials. Given its effectiveness, scalability and passive nature, the technology is also appropriate for scanning occupied passenger vehicles, &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/10/31/honorable-jay-m-cohen-rear-admiral-usn-ret-dr-sossong-and-his-incredible-game-changing-work-on-muon-tomography-is-without-peer-in-preserving-and-protecting-our-security/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Collaboration Vital to Acquisition: U.S. CNO</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/08/19/collaboration-vital-to-acquisition-u-s-cno/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/08/19/collaboration-vital-to-acquisition-u-s-cno/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3296</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Defense companies must find ways to work together throughout the acquisition process, particularly as the U.S. military budget shrinks, according to the U.S. chief of naval operations. &#8220;We get wrapped up a lot in our defense procurement process,&#8221; Adm. Gary &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/08/19/collaboration-vital-to-acquisition-u-s-cno/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MEADS Program Completes Successful BMC4I Software Review</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/08/17/meads-program-completes-successful-bmc4i-software-review/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/08/17/meads-program-completes-successful-bmc4i-software-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has successfully completed a Battle Management Command, Control, Communications and Computers and Intelligence (BMC4I) software design review in Huntsville, Ala. The review validated software design and functionalities needed for upcoming MEADS flight &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/08/17/meads-program-completes-successful-bmc4i-software-review/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>One DHS Vision: the Maritime Operations Coordination Plan</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/07/03/one-dhs-vision-the-maritime-operations-coordination-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/07/03/one-dhs-vision-the-maritime-operations-coordination-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3064</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of Secretary Napolitano’s vision for One DHS, the Department today unveiled an cross-component Maritime Operations Coordination (MOC) plan to enhance the Department’s coordination capabilities when responding to threats against the United States. The plan—which will strengthen coordination, planning, &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/07/03/one-dhs-vision-the-maritime-operations-coordination-plan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MEADS Partner Nations Approve Flight Test Demos of Advanced System Capability</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/30/meads-partner-nations-approve-flight-test-demos-of-advanced-system-capability/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/30/meads-partner-nations-approve-flight-test-demos-of-advanced-system-capability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=2969</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Orlando/Munich/Rome &#8211; The National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States have approved a revised set of development objectives for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program, including two intercept flight tests by 2014. The refocused development &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/30/meads-partner-nations-approve-flight-test-demos-of-advanced-system-capability/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gates: NATO Allies Must Pool Funds or Face Decline</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/27/gates-nato-allies-must-pool-funds-or-face-decline/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/27/gates-nato-allies-must-pool-funds-or-face-decline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=2981</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[European members of NATO need to pool their defense funds to bolster their declining military power, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says. The Libya air war has exposed serious shortcomings among NATO allies and European governments will have to agree &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/27/gates-nato-allies-must-pool-funds-or-face-decline/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Secretary Napolitano&#8217;s Visit to Brussels</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/23/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-brussels/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/23/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-brussels/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=2814</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Brussels to meet with her counterparts, sign a joint statement on global supply chain security cooperation between the United States and European Union, and deliver remarks at the World Customs Organization (WCO) &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/23/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-brussels/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Secretary Napolitano&#8217;s Visit to U.K.</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/21/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-u-k/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/21/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-u-k/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited London to meet with her counterparts and underscore the importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and United Kingdom to ensure the security, efficiency, and resiliency of the global supply chain, &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/21/secretary-napolitanos-visit-to-u-k/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Defense Secretary Robert Gates CNN interview</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/19/defense-secretary-robert-gates-cnn-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/19/defense-secretary-robert-gates-cnn-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in an interview at the CNN’s “State of the Union” discussed triumphs and trials in Iraq Sunday on CNN&#8217;s &#8220;State of the Union.&#8221; &#8220;I am worried about Iranian influence (in Iraq),&#8221; he revealed. But, &#8220;We have &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/19/defense-secretary-robert-gates-cnn-interview/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Senate Bill Requires Fixed-Price JSF Contract</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/17/u-s-senate-bill-requires-fixed-price-jsf-contract/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/17/u-s-senate-bill-requires-fixed-price-jsf-contract/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The defense authorization bill passed by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on June 16 requires a fixed-price contract for the next F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) buy, forcing the contractors to absorb any cost overruns. The Senate panel met &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/17/u-s-senate-bill-requires-fixed-price-jsf-contract/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Memorandum of Understanding between USA and Poland</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/13/memorandum-of-understanding-between-usa-and-poland/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/13/memorandum-of-understanding-between-usa-and-poland/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aofs.org/?p=3019</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Poland Bogdan Klich and the Ambassador of the United States to Poland Lee Feinstein signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/13/memorandum-of-understanding-between-usa-and-poland/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gates: NATO nations cuts are &#8220;serious problem&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/06/10/gates-nato-nations-cuts-are-serious-problem/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/06/10/gates-nato-nations-cuts-are-serious-problem/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the Department of Defense transcript of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates’s speech on the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization delivered on the 10th of June in Brussels. - NATO DEFENCE SPENDING 2010 HERE - Thank you, Mr. Secretary &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/06/10/gates-nato-nations-cuts-are-serious-problem/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The $1 Trillion Fighter-Jet Fleet</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/the-1-trillion-fighter-jet-fleet/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/the-1-trillion-fighter-jet-fleet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 06:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sticker Shock Hits Washington as Pentagon Estimates Lifetime Cost of F-35s - A new Pentagon forecast showing the total cost of owning and operating a fleet of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters topping $1 trillion over more than 50 years has &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/the-1-trillion-fighter-jet-fleet/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.K. &amp; U.S. To Establish Joint Strategy Board</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/u-k-u-s-to-establish-joint-strategy-board/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/u-k-u-s-to-establish-joint-strategy-board/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 06:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. and British leaders agreed to stand up a strategy board comprising national security, state and intelligence officials to address long-term defense and economic issues affecting each country. &#8220;The Board will help enable a more guided, coordinated approach to analyze &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/05/26/u-k-u-s-to-establish-joint-strategy-board/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The distinction between &#8220;American&#8221; and &#8220;foreign&#8221; global companies is becoming irrelevant.</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/05/24/broadening-competition-for-us-government-contracts-would-save-money/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/05/24/broadening-competition-for-us-government-contracts-would-save-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 05:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Broadening competition for US government contracts would save money - In most debates around the country&#8217;s looming fiscal crisis, &#8220;shared sacrifice&#8221; is the prevailing theme. But as policymakers consider the options on the table, not every potential budget cut must &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/05/24/broadening-competition-for-us-government-contracts-would-save-money/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Senators Ask For JSF Alternatives</title>
		<link>http://aofs.org/2011/05/23/senators-ask-for-jsf-alternatives/</link>
		<comments>http://aofs.org/2011/05/23/senators-ask-for-jsf-alternatives/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 05:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>G</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of pursuing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are indicating that the Pentagon’s biggest weapon program might need an understudy. “It seems to me [prudent that] we at &#8230; <a href="http://aofs.org/2011/05/23/senators-ask-for-jsf-alternatives/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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