MISSILES AND NUKES
Bush and Putin Do BBQ But ABM Deal Off The Menu
Crawford (AFP) Nov 14, 2001
US President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin were to enjoy "finger-licking good" barbecue here Wednesday but were unlikely to sate Bush's hunger for a deal on missile defense, the White House said. "The best diplomacy starts with getting to know each other. And I want him to know my values and I want to know his values," Bush said on arriving in his home state of Texas late Tuesday.
Bush and Putin Agree To Slash Nukes: But No ABM Deal Yet
Washington (AFP) Nov 14, 2001
Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin head for their next meeting in Texas Wednesday, after seeing eye to eye on deep cuts in the US nuclear arsenal but failing to come closer on missile defense. "We intend to dismantle conclusively the vestiges of the Cold War and to develop (an) entirely new partnership for (the) long term," Russian President Putin said at a joint press conference on the first day of a three-day summit.
Russia's Military Frowns At Bush Arms Cut
Moscow (AFP) Nov 14, 2001
Russia's army rumbled with discontent Wednesday over US President George W. Bush's go-it-alone approach to nuclear disarmament, seen here as undercutting Moscow's leverage in future negotiations over missile defense.
Bush To Sharply Cut Nuclear Arsenal
Washington (AFP) Nov 13, 2001
President George W. Bush told Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday he would sharply cut the US nuclear arsenal over 10 years, as the two leaders failed to bridge their rift on missile defense.
Russia's Military Frowns At Bush Arms Cut Announcement
Moscow (AFP) Nov 14, 2001
Russia's army rumbled with discontent Wednesday over US President George W. Bush's go-it-alone approach to nuclear disarmament, seen here as undercutting Moscow's leverage in future negotiations over missile defense.
From Cornerstone To Relic: Russia Makes Painful Shift On ABM
Moscow (AFP) Nov 4, 2001
Moscow's painful admission to Washington that the ABM treaty looks more like a "relic" than a "cornerstone" is the first -- and possibly easiest -- step in the forging of 21st century allies out of two Cold War foes whose armies were bred on mutual hostility and mistrust.
Rumsfeld Calls Off ABM Test
Washington (AFP) Oct 25, 2001
The Pentagon has called off two missile defense tests ahead of talks next month between President George W. Bush and Russia's President Vladimir Putin to avoid accusations it was violating the 1972 ABM treaty, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced.
Air Force Awards TRW $215 Million Contract for ICBM Motors
Clearfield - Oct 23, 2001
The U.S. Air Force this month awarded TRW Inc. a $215 million contract to begin the full-rate production phase of the ICBM propulsion replacement program (PRP).
Russians hinting at ABM treaty flexibility: Powell
Washington (AFP) Oct 22, 2001
US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday that Russian officials have hinted they may be willing to allow more testing of a proposed US missile shield that Washington believes is possible under the 1972 anti-ballistic missile (ABM) treaty.
Bush, Putin Cite "Progress" On ABM During Bilateral Talks During APEC
Shanghai (AFP) Oct 21, 2001
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he and US President George W. Bush "made some progress" Sunday towards resolving their dispute over the ABM treaty that prohibits Washington's planned missile defense shield.
Putin Says Russia Will Not Haggle Over US Missile Shield Plans
Moscow (AFP) Sept. 22, 2001
Russia will not use its support for the United States's intended punitive campaign as leverage to try to compel Washington to forsake its controversial missile shield project, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Next Generation Milstar Completes Preliminary Design Review
Sunnyvale - Sept. 5, 2001
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency (Advanced EHF) National Team of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, TRW Space & Electronics and Boeing Satellite Systems has successfully completed the system Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with its customer, the MILSATCOM Joint Program Office, U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
Prototype Missile Launched In Midcourse Missile Defense Test
Anaheim - Aug. 31, 2001
A Boeing-designed and -built booster vehicle was successfully launched today for its first verification test flight from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The three-stage booster vehicle is the prototype interceptor for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Segment (GMDS) Program (formerly National Missile Defense.) The Boeing Company is the prime contractor for the program.
China Would Make "Great Mistake" If Uses Force Against Taiwan
Washington (AFP) Aug 29, 2001
China is fast heading for superpower status but would make a "great mistake" if it used its growing might to take Taiwan by force, the Pentagon's number two official warned in an interview published Wednesday. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz argued in an interview with The Washington Times that the highly sensitive Taiwan issue was at the core of US-China relations.
China Objections Won't Halt US Missile Defense
Washington (AFP) July 30 2001
China's objections to President George W. Bush's planned missile shield will not sway the US leader's determination to field such a system, the White House said Monday.
Russians Tested New Type Of Ballistic Missile: Report
Washington (AFP) July 30 2001
Russia tested a long-range missile two weeks ago that included as its final stage a new high-speed cruise missile designed to beat US missile defenses, the Washington Times reported Monday, citing intelligence sources.
Bush Gets Key Congressional Backing For Missile Talks With Russia
Washington (AFP) July 25, 2001
US President George W. Bush won key backing Wednesday for negotiations with Russia to swap deep cuts in the US nuclear arsenal for approval of US missile defense plans.
US Envoy Urges More Japanese Cooperation On Missile Defense
Tokyo (AFP) July 26, 2001
The United States wants greater technological cooperation from Japan in developing a regional missile defense system, Washington's new ambassador to Tokyo said in an interview published Thursday.
Russia Cautiously Receptive To Rice Missile Defense Proposal
Moscow, (AFP) July 26, 2001
US national security adviser Condoleezza Rice was given a cautiously receptive response by Moscow Thursday to her proposal to move beyond the 1972 ABM treaty and negotiate a brand new nuclear defense architecture.
US To Continue Missile Tests Without Russian Support: Rice
Moscow, (AFP) July 26, 2001
Visiting US national security adviser Condoleezza Rice on Thursday re-affirmed Washington's intention to go on testing its controversial missile defense shield even if no agreement is struck with Moscow.
Russia And US Agree To Timetable For Missile Talks
Moscow, (AFP) July 26, 2001
Washington piled diplomatic pressure on Russia Thursday with a warning that time was running out to strike a missile defense deal as the two sides set out a tight three-month timetable for negotiations.