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Ahmadinejad Says Iran Won't Back Down 'One Iota' Tehran (AFP) Apr 11, 2006 
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Monday he would not back down "one iota" over Iran's nuclear programme, again rejecting a UN Security Council demand for Tehran to freeze sensitive enrichment work. n a typically defiant speech, Ahmadinejad also promised "very good nuclear news in the coming days" -- just as International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei is scheduled to visit the Islamic republic.
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Bush Says Iran Attacks Reports 'Wild Speculation'
Washington (AFP) Apr 11, 2006The United States wants to settle the Iran nuclear crisis through diplomacy, President George W. Bush said Monday describing reports of plans to attack Iran as "wild speculation". EU Mulls Iran Sanctions, Dismisses Military Option 
Luxembourg (AFP) Apr 11, 2006The European Union could consider slapping sanctions on Iran, including a visa ban, if current UN-centred diplomatic efforts fail, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Monday. But speaking at a meeting of EU foreign ministers, he dismissed a report that the United States might take military action in the nuclear standoff with Tehran. Bush Administration Blinded By Iraqi Illusions 
New York (UPI) Apr 11, 2006Tragically, the Bush administration has been engaged in a deadly game in Iraq from the day of the invasion more than three years ago. It has broken Iraq into pieces and now is trying, hopelessly, to recast it in its own image. |
Raytheon Tests New Standard Missile-2 Block IV
Tucson AZ (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Raytheon's Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IV with control systems upgrades was successfully flight tested against a subsonic target at White Sands Missile Range, NM Feb. 16. NG and US Air Force Develop New Techs For Moving Forces In Combat Zones 
El Segundo CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop critical technologies for future aircraft that could move forces rapidly and safely within combat zones. Northrop Grumman Tests Kinetic Energy Interceptor Battle Management Capability 
Reston Va (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Last week, Northrop Grumman again successfully performed a test of the Kinetic Energy Interceptor battle management capability, known as the Fire Control and Communications system. |
Raytheon Simulation Controls Multiple UAVs And An Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Falls Church Va (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Raytheon has successfully simulated simultaneous command and control of two unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and an unmanned surface vehicle from a single common control system. Bental Industries Develops New Starter-Generators 
Kibbutz Merom Golan, Israel (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Bental Industries Israel's Motion Systems House for defense and commercial applications, has introduced a family of unified Starter- Generators for UAVs. The SG starts the UAV's main engine and generates power for the platform's other systems. Project To Strengthen Thales In Satellite And Security Activities 
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 11, 2006Thales' Board of directors convened on 4th April and evaluated the different items set out in the agenda. Among these included the "Consequences of the Alcatel / Lucent merger project". |
Navy Designates Next-Generation Zumwalt Destroyer
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 11, 2006The Navy has announced that the first DD(X) destroyer will be designated DDG 1000. As the lead ship in the class, it will also be named in honor of former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. First At-Sea Test Of Aegis Open Architecture 
Moorestown NJ (SPX) Apr 11, 2006A collaborative U.S. Navy-industry team, led by Lockheed Martin, successfully demonstrated the portability of open architecture software with the Aegis Weapon System at sea during USS Bainbridge's Combat Ship Systems Qualification Trials. July 7 Bombings 'Not Linked To al-Qaida' 
London (UPI) Apr 11, 2006The bombers who carried out the July 7 attacks on London were not aided by al-Qaida but acquired the expertise they needed from the internet, according to a leaked report by the British government. |
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