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July 2001, Vol. 84, No. 7
Editorial: Rumsfeld's Review By John T. Correll The closed-door approach led to problems, and they are not over yet. (PDF version) The Three Fighters By John A. Tirpak Fighter modernization has been in the deep freeze for years. Now, three fighters are bidding for money at the same time. (PDF version) Space Watch, High and Low By Richard J. Newman The SBIRS constellations hold the key to warning and intercept of enemy ballistic missiles. (PDF version) Smaller Bombs for Stealthy Aircraft By Adam J. Hebert The Small Diameter Bomb is emerging as one of the Air Force's top weapon priorities. (PDF version) The Return of Kelly Field By Bruce D. Callander Most of the huge Texas base is now "KellyUSA," but USAF will keep the field as a part of Lackland. (PDF version) The Last Flight of Wang Wei By Bill Gertz In China, the reckless F-8 pilot has become a national hero. (PDF version)	The Civil Service Time Bomb By Peter Grier USAF is about to lose huge numbers of civilian workers, with too few replacements in sight. (PDF version) When Secrets Crash By Jeffrey T. Richelson From the U-2 to the F-117A, it's a dicey issue deciding what to say and do when classified airplanes go down. (PDF version) What About Army Aviation? By Erin Q. Winograd Helicopters have a low profile in the Army's transformation plan. (PDF version) Patterns of Global Terrorism From a State Department survey Terror attacks are on the rise again-but their focus is shifting. (PDF version) The Chart Page (PDF version) Aerospace World (PDF Version) Verbatim (PDF Version)
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