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March 13, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Space Force’s $30 billion budget request focuses on development

The bulk of the Space Force’s budget, just over $19 billion, would fund development of satellites, ground systems and other enabling technology.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2023/03/13/space-forces-30-billion-budget-request-focuses-on-development/

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    July 22, 2020 | International, Aerospace

    Leonardo AW139’s capabilities further enhanced with new avionics software release and kit certification

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  • Suisse: Dans la com de l'armée et lobbyiste pour le Gripen

    January 30, 2019 | International, Aerospace

    Suisse: Dans la com de l'armée et lobbyiste pour le Gripen

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