At the top of Mr Struck's wish-list are a joint forces information system, reconnaissance equipment and armoured transport vehicles.

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The SR-71 has proven its value as a complementary system to U.S. space-based reconnaissance assets during the prolonged period from 1985 to 1987 when the United States was unable to place new satellites in orbit.

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At Camp David, Bush can use the AMX system to change camera angles during a videoconference with General Tommy Franks, download reconnaissance photos and even adjust lighting.

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