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Article: Testing for mission-critical applications.(James F. Mulato)(Interview)
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- Test & Measurement World
- Article date:
- November 1, 2009
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Larry Maloney
An exclusive interview with a technical leader
Q: How has defense test fared during the economic slump?
A : Our division has enjoyed steady growth in defense test, and it remains our number-one priority. We also see good potential in emerging programs, such as the Navy's eCASS (enhanced Consolidated Automated Support System), which will modernize test systems for ships and maintenance depots. This is the successor to CASS, developed two decades ago.
Q: Which defense applications have been most active?
A : Engine test has been a very reliable revenue generator. Early this year, we won a five-year contract to ...