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Nuclear Japan Would Cause Huge Damage: Russia Tokyo (AFP) Nov 13, 2006 
A Russian envoy on Monday warned Japan against developing nuclear weapons, saying it would set off a nuclear arms race and cause "huge damage" to regional stability. Top Japanese lawmakers have called for Japan to debate the long-time taboo on developing nuclear weapons in the wake of North Korea's test of an atom bomb last month. "If Japan, which has contributed a great deal to the international community, heads the way of developing nuclear weapons, it would be of huge damage to the stability of the international community," said Alexander Losyukov, the Russian ambassador to Japan.
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North Korea Says Its Nuclear Weapons Are Designed To Protect South Korea
Seoul (AFP) Nov 13, 2006North Korea said Monday its atomic weapons programme is designed to protect South Korea from a US nuclear threat, and blasted Seoul's main opposition party as traitors over their call for sanctions. Rodong Sinmun, newspaper of the ruling communist party, said the "war deterrent" -- its term for the nuclear programme -- was created to avert moves by "US imperialists" to launch a nuclear war and invade the North. SKorea Goes Its Own Way On NKorean Sanctions 
Seoul (AFP) Nov 13, 2006South Korea confirmed Monday it would not join a US-led initiative to inspect cargo to and from nuclear-armed North Korea for fear of sparking naval clashes, despite US pressure to take part. It also announced it would not take any new steps to enforce UN sanctions imposed on the North following its October 9 nuclear test, saying it already had stronger measures in place than any other country. AFSO 21 Process - Weapons To Warfighters Faster 
Eglin AFB FL (AFNS) Nov 14, 2006When the AIM-120D production program manager was asked to be team leader on an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century rapid improvement event, he was a little skeptical. "We had a very sound and fundamentally strong (acquisition) process going and I really pushed back at the idea," said Maj. Charles Seidel. "I wasn't sure it was the best use of our time, but I said I would do my best." |
India Will Not Cut Military Spending, Cites Growing Terror Threats
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 13, 2006India, the largest arms purchaser among emerging nations, said Monday it will not prune its military spending, because of the growing threat from terrorism and regional tensions. India annually spends 14 billion dollars, or 2.34 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), on its military. Since 2004 it has either spent or committed billions of dollars in modernisation projects planned until 2010. LM Compact Kinetic Energy Missile Flight Test Against Armor Target 
Dallas TX (SPX) Nov 13, 2006Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a guided test flight of its Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) against a Main Battle Tank recently at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. All objectives for this test were achieved. In addition to demonstrating CKEM's capability against an armored target, the test also gathered missile performance and lethality data. This flight was the last of three guided flight tests for this year. Lean Principles Contribute To Missile Success 
Hill AFB UT (AFNS) Nov 14, 2006The members of the 309th Missile Maintenance Group completed assembly of Minuteman booster No. 75-939 Nov. 7, marking two years of early or on-time deliveries by the unit. The unit has maintained its completion and delivery record by using Lean principles, which helped organize work areas and remove waste from production processes. |
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Air Force Declassifies Elite Aggressor Program
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 14, 2006After decades of secrecy, the Air Force today acknowledged that it flew Communist-built fighters at the Tonopah Test Range northwest of Las Vegas. From 1977 through 1988, the program, known as Constant Peg, saw U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircrews flying against Soviet-designed MiG fighters as part of a training program where American pilots could better learn how to defeat or evade the communist bloc's fighters of the day. Raytheon Awarded $113 Million Contract For U-2 Systems Field Support 
Falls Church VA (SPX) Nov 14, 2006Raytheon has been awarded a $113 million follow-on Air Force contract for consolidated field support for all sensors, data links and ground systems related to the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft program. This marks the U-2 field support contract's second option. The Air Force's Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting agency. Boeing To Provide Information Assurance Among Secure Networks 
St. Louis MO (SPX) Nov 14, 2006Boeing has partnered with Tenix America to provide an information management system able to route vital information between networks operating at different security levels. Using integrated technology from both companies, the system will allow users to share and manage the flow of information between networks while protecting the integrity of each network domain. |
Chinese Submarine Stalks US Carrier
Washington (AFP) Nov 13, 2006A Chinese submarine approached a US aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean last month and surfaced within firing range of its torpedoes and missiles before being detected, The Washington Times reported Monday. The newspaper said the encounter highlighted China's continuing efforts to prepare for a possible future conflict with the United States despite the administration's efforts to try to boost relations with the Chinese military. Blair Backs Baker In Middle East Study 
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2006The proposal Sunday by the Arab League for a new international conference to restart the Middle East peace process comes at a useful time, because suddenly an awful lot of people are starting to row in the same direction. On Tuesday, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair gives his views by video link to the Washington-based Iraq Study Group (ISG), the team of America's wise men on whom great hopes rest. Predators Keep Insurgents In View 
Balad Air Base, Iraq (AFNS) Nov 14, 2006Moving silently high in the sky, Balad AB's MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles patrol the landscape below scaning for any signs of insurgent activity around Iraq. Back on the ground tucked away in a dark room full of computer monitors, TV screens, keyboards and joysticks, members of the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron monitor the images sent down by the bird above. |
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