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UK Defence Secretary Opens Up Nuclear Deterrent Debate In Britain London (AFP) Jun 22, 2006 
Britain's defence secretary on Thursday backed finance minister Gordon Brown after he insisted the country would remain a nuclear power if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Defence Secretary Des Browne said the Chancellor of the Exchequer's commitment was "entirely consistent" with the government's manifesto. But that did not stop Brown sparking a storm by confirming Wednesday that he wants to keep Britain's nuclear deterrent, with a decision on replacing the current arsenal likely to be taken before 2010.
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Cheney Rebuffs Call For Pre-Emptive Strike On North Korean Missile Site
Washington (AFP) Jun 22, 2006Vice President Dick Cheney Thursday rebuffed a call for a pre-emptive missile strike to knock out a long-range missile that North Korea has been preparing for launch. Former defense secretary William Perry urged the United States to strike the North Korean launch site if Pyongyang does not take steps to stop the launch, insisting Washington act rather than allow a "mortal threat" to develop. US Says NKorea Will Pay A Cost For Missile Launch 
Washington (AFP) Jun 22, 2006The United States said Thursday that North Korea would have to pay a "cost" if it launched a long range missile but Vice President Dick Cheney rebuffed a call for a pre-emptive attack on the Asian state. US Could Use Experimental Battery If North Korea Shot Missile At Its Territory 
Budapest (AFP) Jun 22, 2006The United States could use an experimental anti-missile system to try to defend itself if a North Korean missile were aimed at US territory, US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley said Thursday. |
US Warship Shoots Down Missile Warhead In Pacific Test Says Military
Washington (AFP) Jun 22, 2006A US warship successfully shot down a target missile warhead over the Pacific Thursday in a test of a sea-based missile defense system, the US military said. A Japanese destroyer performed surveillance and tracking exercises during the test, marking the first time any US ally has taken part in a US missile defense intercept test, the US Missile Defense Agency said. China Threatens To Rival American Power Status 
Washington (UPI) Jun 22, 2006China's rapid military expansion over recent years has sparked concern amongst American officials that its battlefield capabilities may eventually pose a threat to U.S. dominance. US-European Summit Ends In Boredom And Peace 
Frankfurt, Germany (UPI) Jun 22, 2006In President Bush's first term, some of his top officials, like Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Cheney, liked to score political points at home by being rude about the Europeans. These days, with Bush's approval ratings so low, the boot is on the other foot, and European leaders are vying to tell their constituents how tough they can be with the Americans. |
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North Korea Can Not Launch Nuclear Missile Says Japanese official
Tokyo (AFP) Jun 22, 2006Japanese officials expressed doubt Thursday on whether North Korea could fire a nuclear warhead and said Tokyo's ships and planes were monitoring the communist state for a potential missile launch. Iran Will Answer On Nuclear Deal After July G8 Summit 
Geneva (AFP) Jun 22, 2006UN chief Kofi Annan said Thursday that Iran was unlikely to respond until after the mid-July G8 summit of world leaders to an offer of incentives in return for a pledge to suspend uranium enrichment. Speaking in Geneva after what he called a "very useful talk" with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, Annan said Tehran was taking the proposal seriously. OBL Dreams Of EMP Bomb Attack On USA 
Washington (UPI) Jun 22, 2006A former Pakistani intelligence agent who once worked closely with Osama bin Laden says that the U.S. may well be attacked with electro-magnetic pulse bombs. During a June 22 interview with Adnkronos International news agency Khalid Khawaja said, "The e-bomb shall be the new threat for the USA, not the nukes or gas attacks." |
US Sky Regulator Clips Wings Of Los Angeles Police Drone
Los Angeles (AFP) Jun 22, 2006US aviation regulators grounded Thursday a Los Angeles crime-fighting drone aircraft due to concerns over potential air traffic accidents. The SkySeer drone that was tested by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department relies on surveillance technology most commonly used in combat zones, but law enforcement would like to see it used in the streets of the second most populous US city. AAI Corp Acquires Leading Australian UAV Developer Aerosonde 
Hunt Valley MD (SPX) Jun 23, 2006United Industrial Corporation has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AAI Corporation has acquired privately held Aerosonde Pty Ltd. and Aerosonde North America, Inc. in stock purchase transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $6.5 million, with additional consideration payable upon the achievement of certain milestones. US Commander Confident Troops Level Will Come Down Despite Violence 
Washington (AFP) Jun 22, 2006The top US commander in Iraq said Thursday he remains confident US forces levels can be reduced this year despite sectarian violence and a surge in Iranian-backed attacks on US forces. |
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