Al-Qaida's Nuclear Option
Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
President Bush says frequently "we are fighting them over there so they won't come over here." "Them" are transnational terrorists and "over there" is Iraq. The insurgency in Iraq has much to do with al-Qaida's plans for a WMD act of terrorism in the United States, but not the way the White House believes.
Pakistan Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile
Islamabad (AFP) Mar 22, 2006
Pakistan on Tuesday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile for the second time, without informing rival India, officials said. The terrain-hugging Hatf VII Babur missile has a range of 500 kilometres (310 miles) and can carry all kinds of warheads, a senior military official told AFP.
Why Iran Nuke Talks Postponed
United Nations (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
The U.N. Security Council has postponed Tuesday's scheduled closed door consultations on Iran's nuclear program after the permanent five members failed to reach a consensus on a council statement. If one member of the veto-wielding "P5" of Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States holds out a council statement, it is scuttled since consensus is required.
US May Propose Tough UN Nuclear Resolution Against Iran
Vienna (AFP) Mar 22, 2006
The United States may propose a tough UN resolution opening the door to punitive action against Iran's nuclear ambitions, if efforts for a softer statement remain stalled, diplomats told AFP Tuesday. "This would up the ante right away," a Western diplomat said.
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Bush Suggests Troops May Be In Iraq Until 2009
Washington (AFP) Mar 22, 2006
President George W. Bush on Tuesday suggested that US troops will be in Iraq at least until 2009 and said he would only withdraw them if the situation appeared hopeless.
Lockheed Martin: Unitary Army Tactical Missiles
Dallas TX (SPX) Mar 21, 2006
Lockheed Martin has received $45.6 million from the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command for Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Quick Reaction Unitary missiles. Work on the contract will be conducted at the company's facilities in Dallas and Horizon City, TX. Delivery of the missiles is scheduled for 2008.
Eye On Eurasia: Russia As East-West Bridge
Tallinn, Estonia (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
The Russian Federation must become a bridge between East and West if the world is to avoid a disastrous clash of civilizations, two leaders of that country's Islamic community said this week -- and its 20-million-strong Muslim population can play a major role in making that happen.
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First Operational CV-22 To Be Delivered To US Air Force
Hurlburt Field FL (SPX) Mar 22, 2006
Air Force Special Operations Command's first operational CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M, March 20 at 12:30 p.m.
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Applies P-3 Expertise
New York NY (SPX) Mar 21, 2006
L-3 Communications has announced that its Integrated Systems subsidiary is working closely with US Customs and Border Protection Air/Marine officials to return the agency's P-3 aircraft to flight.
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Reaches Million Flight Hour Milestone
St Louis MO (SPX) Mar 21, 2006
The fleet of C-17 Globemaster III airlifters built by Boeing has reached one million flying hours -- the equivalent of one of the advanced cargo jets flying every minute of every day continuously for more than 114 years.
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Afghan Minister Surveys Security Situation
Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah says the security situation in his country is improving but he does not want to "give the impression of mission accomplished."
BMD Watch: DOD's IG Fumes At MDA
Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
A major row has erupted between the Department of Defense's Inspector General's Office and the Missile Defense Agency.
Homeland Security Network Gets An F
Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2006
If the Department of Homeland Security were a high school student, it would be in severe danger of getting left back. For the second consecutive year the department has received a failing grade from the House Government Reform Committee for network security. The government as a whole received a D-plus, the same grade as last year.
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