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Business/Financial

AIAA Seeks Changes In Military Technology Export Rules (ITAR)

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Monday, May 12th, 2008

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today alleged that U.S. rules restricting exports of American military technology are harming the U.S. aerospace industrial base, especially in satellite component sales. Further, the AIAA said the industry is facing a crisis, as it must replace an aging workforce of experienced, highly trained employees with security clearances who now are approaching retirement age, even as many young people aren't pursuing degrees in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM). (Please see Space…

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