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Business: Manufacturing: Aerospace and Defense: Military Aviation

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Military Aircraft and helicopters are purchased by Government s to meet National Defense needs, such as delivering weapons to Military targets and transporting troops and equipment around the globe. Some of these aircraft are specifically designed to deliver a powerful array of ordnance to military targets with tremendous maneuverability and Low detectability.

Aircraft engine manufacturers, not the aircraft manufacturers, produce the engines used in civil and military aircraft. These manufacturers design and build engines according to the aircraft design and Performance specifications of the aircraft manufacturers. Aircraft manufacturers May use engines designed by different companies on the same type of aircraft.

Firms producing guided missiles and missile propulsion units sell primarily to military and government organizations. Although missiles are viewed predominantly as offensive weapons, improved guidance systems have led to their increased use as defensive systems.

This part of the Industry also produces space Vehicle s and the rockets for launching them into space. Consumers of spacecraft include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Telecommunications companies, television networks, and News organizations. Firms producing space satellites are considered part of the electronic Product manufacturing industry.

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Military Aviation in the United States

In the United States government purchases are largely related to defense.

Typically the Department of Defense announces its need for military aircraft or missile systems, specifying a multitude of requirements.

Large firms specializing in defense Products subsequently submit bids, detailing proposed technical solutions and designs, along with Cost estimates, hoping to win the contract. Firms may also research and develop materials, electronics, and components relating to their bid, often at their own expense, in order to enhance their Chance of winning the contract.

Following a negotiation phase, a manufacturer is selected and a prototype vehicle is developed and built, and then tested and evaluated. If approved by the Department of Defense, the program enters production. This process usually takes Many years.

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