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Officials and scientists talked to reporters about the future of the U.S. space program. Among the topics they addressed were the role of the private sector in space exploration, changing th…

Edward Aldridge discussed the findings and recommendations of the President’s Commission on U.S. Space Exploration Policy. He also addressed the idea of privatizing the space program, and re…

From the Pentagon, Defense Undersecretary Pete Aldridge announced a U.S. Air Force plan to lease 100 modified 767 airplanes from Boeing for use as refuelers and talked about the details. He …

Undersecretaries spoke to military and civilian employees about the missions and goals of their agencies in a town hall meeting. Following brief remarks they answered questions from the empl…

Defense officials talked about defense-related issues of the day, including humanitarian missions in Afghanistan, continuing air operations over Iraq, and a new computer surveillance system.…

Witnesses testified about the decision to cancel the development of the Crusader mobile howitzer system and the transformation of the U.S. military to meet the needs of future combat challen…

Mr. Aldrige talked to reporters about defense acquisition programs, supplemental appropriations requests, and missile defense. He also answered questions about the decision to reject the Cru…

Undersecretary Aldridge updated reporters on the status of various Defense Department weapons programs and answered questions about missile defense, anthrax vaccinations, and other topics. …

In a morning session of their annual conference, officials greeted attendees and talked about proposals to improve the armed forces and defense industry. Among the topics addressed were inte…

Industry officials talked about the future of the military, the potential impact of new technology on military operations, the state of the economy, and proposed programs to transform the mi…

Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz spoke about the changing nature of threats to national security and how the U.S. military would seek to meet future challenges. Among the topics he…

Undersecretary Aldridge spoke to reporters about military procurement programs and how they have changed since the September 11 attacks. He also talked about future military technology. Foll…

Defense officials announced the award of a contract to build the new joint strike fighter to be used by all service branches. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.

Secretary Rumsfeld and other officials talked with reporters about the need to refine the Defense Department’s business practices. An opening ceremony will kick off Acquisition and Logistics…

Peter Aldridge, Undersecretary of Defense, talked to reporters about potential base closings and announced that the Department of Defense would examine bases as part of an “efficient facilit…

Three space researchers spoke in a news conference on the future of the space shuttle program. The researchers commented on a proposal to phase out the space shuttle program in favor of achi…

Speakers in the forum sponsored by the American News Women’s Club discussed what directions the National Oceanic and Space Administration should take as the world heads into the 21st century…