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"When you start dealing with a senior bunch of scientists trained in conventional physics and they see a young upstart with a miracle material, most say 'no, ' and they say it rather vehemently, " says James Collis , who evaluates technology for the logistics division of the Naval Air Systems Command and who has closely followed Branagan's work.

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The air force is also vital to UPS' fastest- growing division, logistics, up 70% in revenue in the last two years.

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In addition to drilling services, Transocean also provides provides well and logistics services through its integrated services division and also turnkey drilling solutions, planning, engineering and management services and competes with companies like Noble Corp and Diamond Offshore Drilling.

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The interview came as the US and Jordan announced that 200 intelligence, logistics and operations specialists from the US Army's 1st Armored Division were being sent to Jordan to help contain violence along the border.

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