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US Using Space Supremacy To Wage Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan Washington (AFP) Jun 23, 2006 
The US military is relying ever more on space satellites to help wage combat in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, though analysts say that Washington's space supremacy could be threatened by rivals in the future. The Pentagon is using sophisticated satellites that orbit Earth in a bid to track down its enemies and keep a round-the-clock watch on unfriendly foes. The technological advantage can prove lethal, as witnessed by the recent air raid that killed the long-wanted Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
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IT Keeping US Military Ahead Of Game
Washington (UPI) Jun 23, 2006As contractors Lockheed Martin and Boeing compete for deals with the U.S. military to create a joint tactical radio system, while IBM and Sun Microsystems work together for thin clients, information technology and communications network in particular are key to keep the armed forces always prepared. U-2 Showcases New Cockpit Built For The Future 
Osan Air Base, Korea (AFNS) Jun 26, 2006Osan's 5th Reconnaissance Squadron "Blackcats" welcomed a new commander and an improved U-2, boasting a cockpit built for the 21st Century, on June 19. The Block 20 aircraft arrived at Osan June 14 and was designed to provide greater pilot awareness and improve safety. Last Block 10 Global Hawk Arrives For Check Flights 
Edwards AFB CA (AFNS) Jun 26, 2006An RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle, the last Block 10 production aircraft, arrived here June 15 for a thorough checkup before delivery to the warfighter. The aircraft will undergo a series of acceptance and operational check flights by the 452nd Flight Test Squadron before flying to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to take its place as a fully operational reconnaissance aircraft. |
Russia Launches New Military Satellite
Moscow (AFP) Jun 25, 2006Russia launched a new military satellite early Sunday from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan, the latest addition to a network of about 60 similar Russian devices orbiting the planet, Russian space authorities said. Missile Defense Test Yields Successful 'Hit to Kill' Intercept 
Washington (SPX) Jun 26, 2006The Missile Defense Agency and the Navy conducted a successful "hit to kill" missile defense test off the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The test involved the launch of a Standard Missile 3 from the Aegis-class cruiser USS Shiloh to hit a "separating" target, meaning that the target warhead separated from its booster rocket, officials said. Can The US ABM System Actually Shoot Down A Taepodong 2 
Washington (UPI) Jun 23, 2006North Korea is preparing to test launch its Taepodong 2 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 2,100 miles to 2,700 miles. The Washington Times has reported that America's high-tech, controversial and cutting edge ballistic missile defense system was activated in response. |
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Warfighting Integration Reduces Inaccuracy And Inefficiency Says Peterson
Arlington VA (SPX) Jun 26, 2006Over the next decade, the Air Force will continue to use information technology to leverage the capability of its people and weapons systems. Rockwell Collins And Thales To Deliver High Data Rate Networking Radios 
Eurosatory, Villepinte (SPX) Jun 26, 2006Rockwell Collins and Thales, both military communications suppliers with an industrial presence in the US and in Europe, have signed a strategic agreement for the joint development and pursuit of international programs for tactical ground communications. Iran Brandishes Oil Weapon In Nuclear Row 
Tehran (AFP) Jun 25, 2006Iran on Sunday again brandished oil as a weapon in a dispute over its nuclear programme, as it continued to resist international demands to freeze sensitive uranium enrichment work. The threat came amid mounting pressure on Tehran to accept a proposal that it halt enrichment -- at the centre of fears it could acquire nuclear weapons -- in exchange for multilateral talks and a package of incentives. |
Japan And US Sign Pact Over Joint Development Of Ballistic Missile Defense
Tokyo (AFP) Jun 24, 2006Japan and the United States have expanded their agreement over missile defense programs to include joint development and production of related materials. The two nations Friday signed the agreement which would allow them to jointly develop an advanced capability missile interceptor for the ballistic missile defense system, the Japanese foreign ministry said in a statement. Debut Of A New Lightweight Aerostat System To Monitor IEDs 
Fayetteville NC (SPX) Jun 26, 2006Carolina Unmanned Vehicles has successfully debuted their new version of the Lightweight Aerostat System (LAS) at the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) 2006 Symposium & Expo held at Fayetteville, NC from 12 to 14 June 2006. EADS Strains Franco-German Ties 
Berlin (UPI) Jun 23, 2006There may be a diplomatic rift in the pipeline between Germany and France after French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin hinted that he would like to expand his government's influence at European air and space company EADS. |
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