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	<title><![CDATA[Finmeccanica, Kazakhstan sign MoU]]></title>
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	ROME, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Italian aerospace and defense company Finmeccanica has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Kazakhstan sovereign wealth fund for a raft of cooperation deals. The agreements cover helicopters, railways and electro-optics, including tank upgrades. Kairat Kelimbetov, the...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4362326&amp;c=POL&amp;s=TOP">Defense News</a> - Finmeccanica Inks Wide-Ranging MoU With Kazakhstan</li>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:57 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Raytheon and partner KaZaK reach milestone]]></title>
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	TEWKSBURY, Mass., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Raytheon announced a milestone achievement with partner KaZaK Composites following a successful advance to a phase III production contract with the U.S. Navy. U.S. company Raytheon and small-business partner KaZaK have been working together on a project with the...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://MAE.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=EXECW&amp;PUBLICATION_ID=32&amp;ARTICLE_ID=370733&amp;C=EXECW&amp;dcmp=rss">Military & Aerospace Electronics</a> - Raytheon and small business KaZak Composites work together, advance Zumwalt Program</li>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:42:12 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Embedded in Afghanistan]]></title>
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	ANA Cpt. Gada Mohamad and First Sgt. Tim Burd, Camp Wilderness, Afghanistan. (Photo: Paul McLeary)    While in Afghanistan in September, I spent some time with an Embedded Training Team from A Company of the 1st Battalion, 121st Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, part of the Georgia National...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.aviationweek.com/avnow/news/channel_defense_story.jsp?id=news/ANA110309.xml&amp;source=rss">Aviation Week</a> - Afghan Army Tightens Operations</li>
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	<dc:creator>Aviation Week</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:17:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[BAE fills spot vacated by Hudson's promotion]]></title>
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	Robert Murphy will serve as president of Systems Land and Armaments Group BAE Systems Inc. has named Robert “Bob” Murphy president of its Systems Land and Armaments Group, succeeding Linda Hudson, who was recently appointed president and chief executive offer. Murphy, who also has been the...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/11/06/Murphy-selected-to-head-BAE-unit/UPI-64921257532825/">UPI</a> - Murphy selected to head BAE unit</li>
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	<dc:creator>Washington Technology</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:20:46 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[South Africa Cancels A400M Order]]></title>
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	South Africa has had enough of the delays and cost overuns in the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft and has cancelled its €3.5 billion ($5.2 billion) order for eight of the planes.    Airbus said that it "very much regrets" the South African government's decision, the first cancellation...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/business/8344722.stm">BBC</a> - South Africa cancels Airbus deal</li>
					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4361444&amp;c=AIR&amp;s=TOP">Defense News</a> - New A400M Setback: South Africa Cancels Order</li>
					<li><a class="source" href="http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2009/11/dtn-news-south-afica-government-cancels.html">Defense Technology News</a> - DTN News: South Africa Government Cancels Multibillion-Rand Airbus A400M Militray Aircraft Contract</li>
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	<dc:creator>Aviation Week</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:13:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Raytheon contracted to provide engineering services for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System]]></title>
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/11/05/Army-awards-follow-on-for-Patriot-support/UPI-80401257441644/">UPI</a> - Army awards follow-on for Patriot support</li>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:13:40 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[DTN News: India Seeks To Bolster Transport With 10 C-17s Heavy-Lift Globemaster Aircraft / Indian Air Force To Acquire 10 C-17 Globemaster III]]></title>
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	DTN News: India Seeks To Bolster Transport With 10 C-17s Heavy-Lift Globemaster Aircraft / Indian Air Force To Acquire 10 C-17 Globemaster III Heavy-Lift Aircraft   *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media  (NSI News Source Info) NEW DELHI, India - November 6, 2009: The Indian Defence Ministry is...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4361097&amp;c=AIR&amp;s=TOP">Defense News</a> - India Seeks To Bolster Transport With 10 C-17s</li>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[CACI to support Army I2WD]]></title>
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	ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted CACI International Inc. to provide the Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate with technical and engineering support. U.S. company CACI was awarded the contract to support the I2WD at the Army's Communications-Electronics...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://gcn.com/articles/2009/11/05/army-technology-research-development.aspx">Government Computer News</a> - Army continues march toward better tech</li>
					<li><a class="source" href="http://MAE.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=ONEWS&amp;PUBLICATION_ID=32&amp;ARTICLE_ID=370686&amp;C=ONEWS&amp;dcmp=rss">Military & Aerospace Electronics</a> - CACI wins $75 million to continue support for U.S. Army rapid development fielding initiatives</li>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:27 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[ATK, BAE team to develop JATAS prototype]]></title>
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	MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Alliant Techsystems has partnered with BAE Systems under a contract to develop a new missile warning technology for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Minneapolis-based ATK and BAE have been selected by the Navy and Marines as part of a joint development contract to work...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://MAE.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=ONEWS&amp;PUBLICATION_ID=32&amp;ARTICLE_ID=370685&amp;C=ONEWS&amp;dcmp=rss">Military & Aerospace Electronics</a> - ATK, BAE Systems team wins $32.2 million contract to develop Joint Allied Threat Awareness System for U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps</li>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:05 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Government has poor count of contractors on battlefield]]></title>
	<link>http://industry.bnet.com/government/news-analysis/government-poor-count-contractors-battlefield/19127/</link>
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	The government’s inability to count contractors on the battlefield risks the security of U.S. troops, the Wartime Contracting Commission said Monday. Without knowing who and how many contractors are on the battlefield, the government runs the risk that contractors hire foreign nationals without...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4355966&amp;c=POL&amp;s=TOP">Defense News</a> - U.S. Has Poor Count of Contractors on Battlefield</li>
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	<dc:creator>Federal Times</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Proposed Base Relocation May Boost Norway's JSF Costs]]></title>
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	Helsinki - The Norwegian Air Force (NAF) is facing an unforeseen investment cost related to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the service's future combat jet. The municipality of Bodo has proposed relocating the NAF's main northern air base away from the Arctic town over fears that takeoff noise...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/11/04/F-35-looks-to-be-costlier-than-planned/UPI-45581257364038/">UPI</a> - F-35 looks to be costlier than planned</li>
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	<dc:creator>Defense News</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:34:25 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[DTN News: Lockheed Martin Awarded $292 Million Contract To Provide Support For Pentagon Networks]]></title>
	<link>http://industry.bnet.com/government/news-analysis/dtn-news-lockheed-martin-awarded/19086/</link>
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	DTN News: Lockheed Martin Awarded $292 Million Contract To Provide Support For Pentagon Networks   *   Company to support network infrastructure for the Information Technology Agency  *Source: DTN News / Lockheed Martin  (NSI News Source Info) Arlington, Va., - November 5, 2009: The Pentagon’s...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/11/03/LM-to-continue-providing-network-support/UPI-14511257283011/">UPI</a> - LM to continue providing network support</li>
					<li><a class="source" href="http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/11/03/lockheed-locks-in-new-dod-network-maintenance-contract.aspx">Washington Technology</a> - Lockheed locks in $292M DOD network-maintenance contract</li>
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	<dc:creator>Defense Technology News</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:50:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[DTN News: AAI's Shadow Tactical UAS Flies 100,000th Mission]]></title>
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	DTN News: AAI's Shadow Tactical UAS Flies 100,000th Mission   *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media  (NSI News Source Info) Hunt Valley, Md., - November 5, 2009: AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its Shadow Tactical Unmanned...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/11/04/AAI-marks-milestone-with-Shadow-UAS/UPI-97481257367994/">UPI</a> - AAI marks milestone with Shadow UAS</li>
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	<dc:creator>Defense Technology News</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[DTN News: Israel Says Seized Big Hezbollah-Bound Arms Ship]]></title>
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	DTN News: Israel Says Seized Big Hezbollah-Bound Arms Ship   *Source: DTN News / Reuters / Int'l Media  (NSI News Source Info) JERUSALEM, Israel - November 5, 2009: Israeli naval commandos seized a ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of Iranian-supplied arms, including rockets that can hit Israeli...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4359888&amp;c=&amp;s=TOP">Defense News</a> - Major Shipment of Iranian Arms Seized: Israel</li>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:50:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[DTN News: Afghanistan TODAY November 5, 2009 ~ Hail Of Fire Raises A Chilling Question - Who Is The Enemy In Afghanistan?]]></title>
	<link>http://industry.bnet.com/government/news-analysis/dtn-news-afghanistan-november-5/19003/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[
	DTN News: Afghanistan TODAY November 5, 2009 ~ Hail Of Fire Raises A Chilling Question - Who Is The Enemy In Afghanistan?   * The British soldiers had just completed a patrol and unslung their rifles when the Afghan policeman began shooting  *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media  (NSI News Source Info)...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.defencemanagement.com/news_story.asp?id=11112">Defence Management</a> - Five killed by rogue Afghan policeman</li>
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	<dc:creator>Defense Technology News</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:00 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SEC Sues Value Line Inc. and Two Senior Officers for $24 Million Fraudulent Scheme]]></title>
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	Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 2009 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York City-based investment adviser Value Line Inc., its CEO, its former Chief Compliance Officer and its affiliated broker-dealer with defrauding the Value Line family of mutual funds by charging over $24...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/04/value-line-sec-business-wall-street-fraud.html?feed=rss_business">Forbes</a> - Questionable Values At Value Line</li>
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	<dc:creator>SEC</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:12 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[FBI selects Sim-G for gang intel system]]></title>
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	WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The FBI has contracted U.S. company Sim-G Technologies to design and maintain the National Gang Intelligence Center Information System. Sim-G, an engineering and professional services provider, was selected for the task order as part of a General Services...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/11/04/simg-builds-information-system-for-fbi-gang-intelligence-center.aspx">Washington Technology</a> - D.C. small biz joins FBI's fight against gangs</li>
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	<dc:creator>UPI</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:25 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[CACI awarded task order under Army vehicle]]></title>
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	<description><![CDATA[
	ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted CACI International Inc. to support the Command, Control, Communications Technology Special Projects Office. U.S. company CACI was awarded the task order as part the Army's Strategic Services Sourcing contract vehicle. Under the $23...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/11/03/caci-army-centcom.aspx">Washington Technology</a> - CACI to assist Army with counter-terrorism initiatives</li>
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	<dc:creator>UPI</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:08:05 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Raytheon contracts GD for Phalanx support]]></title>
	<link>http://industry.bnet.com/government/news-analysis/raytheon-contracts-gd-phalanx-support/19006/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[
	CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. company Raytheon Missile Systems has contracted General Dynamics to provide the Phalanx close-in weapons technology with gun systems support. General Dynamics says its Armament and Technical Products unit was awarded the contract from Raytheon's...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://MAE.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=ONEWS&amp;PUBLICATION_ID=32&amp;ARTICLE_ID=370638&amp;C=ONEWS&amp;dcmp=rss">Military & Aerospace Electronics</a> - General Dynamics wins $17 million gun system contract from Raytheon</li>
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	<dc:creator>UPI</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:09 PST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[BAE to support Air Force nuclear monitors]]></title>
	<link>http://industry.bnet.com/government/news-analysis/bae-support-air-force-nuclear/18987/</link>
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	MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to provide nuclear monitoring support to help ensure treaty compliance around the world. British company BAE was selected for the contract to provide the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force...
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					<li><a class="source" href="http://MAE.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=ONEWS&amp;PUBLICATION_ID=32&amp;ARTICLE_ID=370639&amp;C=ONEWS&amp;dcmp=rss">Military & Aerospace Electronics</a> - BAE Systems to support U.S. Air Force nuclear treaty monitoring under $20 million contract</li>
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	<dc:creator>UPI</dc:creator>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:36:26 PST</pubDate>
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