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National Defense March 2005 Harold Kennedy	Vendors Vie for Chem-Bio Defense Dollars A number of new technologies were on display in Tampa, Fla., at an industry conference hosted by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Here is a sampling.
National Defense March 2005 Joe Pappalardo	Coast Guard Helicopters Gain Firepower As the agency's missions expand in the nation's war on terrorism, Coast Guard mainstays, such as the HH-60 Jayhawk and HH-65 Dolphin, are being equipped with sniper rifles and machine guns.
National Defense March 2005 Roxana Tiron	Pentagon Strategists Ponder Value of High-Tech Weapons The Pentagon's sweeping review of strategy and programs is expected to bolster investments in sensors, networks, information technology and precision-guided munitions.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Firearms Maker Unveils Line of Tactical Knives Gun maker Heckler & Koch, Sterling, Va., is introducing a new line of tactical folding blades and fixed blade knives. This product line will be available for purchase early this year.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Gun Sights Improved for Frontline Marines The Marine Corps has entered into a multi-year contract for an advanced optical gun sight that allows troops to identify and kill targets up to 800 meters away.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Homeland Defense Vehicle Unveiled U.S. Army engineers spent five years working on a state-of-the-art homeland security vehicle that was designed for emergencies in the Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia and New York City corridor.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Military Forces Receive Multi-Language Translator An improved multilingual logistics tool that allows users to navigate among 12 different languages has been released on compact disk and on the worldwide web by the Defense Logistics Information Services, Battle Creek, Mich.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Tiny Mic Suits First Responders First responders in protective suits now have an alternative to radios. Audiopack Technologies of Cleveland, Ohio, is offering a voice audio system that relies on a lightweight throat microphone to communicate in hospitals, triage areas and decontamination lines where mask protection is essential.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Toxic Gas Monitor Fits in Pocket A Pennsylvania-based company has developed an 8.6 ounce device that detects poisonous or explosive gasses inside mines and other enclosed areas.
BusinessWeek February 28, 2005 Stanley Holmes	Boeing Catches A Tailwind Since New Year's, the jetmaker has racked up orders for 138 new planes
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