Program Poised For Low-Rate Initial Production
Authorization
Required flight testing for the B-52 Combat Network
Communications Technology (CONECT) program has been completed by
Boeing. The milestone allows for low rate initial production (LRIP)
authorization from the U.S. Air Force. The flight test program was
conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, by the USAF and
Boeing.
Photographed During Sea Trial Off The Chinese Coast
A satellite belonging to a Colorado company has captured an
image of China's first aircraft carrier during sea trials off the
Chinese coast in the South China Sea. DigitalGlobe Inc. posted the
image on its website Wednesday, and analyst Stephen Wood told the
Associated Press that the location and date of the photo make him
confident it is of the Chinese ship.
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