January 4, 1993

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HEADLINE NEWS

Lockheed, Khrunichev to Market Proton Launcher

WASHINGTON Lockheed's agreement with Russia to market Proton internationally will give the liquid-fueled vehicle a high-profile presence in the world's launch services marketplace, where it is expected to become a strong competitor against Europe's Ariane and U. S.-made boosters.

By JEFFREY M. LENOROVITZ5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Aspj Cut Leaves Fighters Exposed

WASHINGTON The U. S. Navy's decision to terminate the AN/ALQ-165 Airborne Self Protection Jammer program leaves its F/A18s and F-14Ds vulnerable to recent-vintage radar-guided missiles until the end of this decade or later. The action was triggered by a report from the Pentagon's director of operational test and evaluation that ASPJ failed to demonstrate the required "measure of effectiveness" (MOE) in combat simulation studies.

By PHILIP J. KLASS5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Aspin to Chart Defense Draw Down

WASHINGTON Les Aspin, President-elect Bill Clinton's nominee to become the next Secretary of Defense, will bring a keen, analytical intellect and an activist's passion for change to the Pentagon. From his bully pulpit as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Aspin has churned out reams of press releases, reports and analyses on a wide range of defense issues.

By JOHN D. MORROCCO4 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Raytheon Expects $3 Billion for Patriots

BOSTON Raytheon Co. has just received a U. S. Army order for more than $1-billion worth of Patriot systems destined for Saudi Arabia and could complete two other international contracts of similar value in the near future. The U. S. Army Missile Command just awarded a $ 1.03-billion contract to Raytheon's Missile Systems Div. on Dec. 23, 1992, for 13 Patriot fire units and 761 Pac-2 missiles for a year-and-a-half delivery cycle beginning in two years.

AVIATION WEEK PILOT REPORT

Unc-ge Ultra Huey Vies for Army Utility Role

OZARK, ALA The U. S. Army and Army National Guard currently are studying the possibility of replacing or retiring a large portion of their utility helicopter fleet. Industry-funded programs are looking at new helicopters and at modification of existing machines, both to fulfill the Army's perceived need and to capture a sizable share of the future civil helicopter market.

By DAVID A. BROWN9 min

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Update Positions E-2c for 21st Century

By STANLEY W. KANDEBO8 min

Japan Cuts $4.7 Billion From Defense Budget

By EIICHIRO SEKIGAWA,WASHINGTON5 min