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Today's aircraft possess higher levels of performance and capability than their predecessors because of the force multiplier of technology. Advanced communications, guidance and navigation played key roles in the victory of the United Nations coalition forces in the Gulf War. Along with the successes came important lessons learned where additional capability could have been used. The use of advanced technology is essential to meeting the mission requirements of present as well as future aircraft. Modular avionics are being introduced into next generation aircraft, such as the Air Force F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the Navy Advanced Medium Attack Aircraft (AX) and the Army Light Helicopter (LH), as the means of achieving higher levels of performance, including reduced volume and improved adaptability, maintainability, and expandability. The reduction in military spending may result in a stretch out of these programs, delaying their availability.