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Monday, February 23, 2009

Montana company prepares for defense manufacturing


Montana company prepares for defense manufacturing
"...The Blackfeet Tribe's Pikuni Industries of Browning plans to upgrade a building and use it in manufacturing lightweight materials for the Army's missile program...."
Reference: www.abcmontana.com

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

On missile defense, Obama has a new view


On missile defense, Obama has a new view
"...PRAGUE | The Obama administration has begun to indicate that it’s willing to reconsider the Bush administration’s push to deploy a ballistic missile defense system in the Czech Republic and Poland — if Russia helps curb Iran’s push to develop nuclear weapons...."
Reference: www.kansascity.com

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Russian and US satellites collide


Russian and US satellites collide
"...satellite owned by the US company Iridium hit a defunct Russian satellite at high speed nearly 780km (485 miles) over Siberia on Tuesday, Nasa said..."
Reference: news.bbc.co.uk

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Hard times ahead for Marietta’s F-22?


Hard times ahead for Marietta’s F-22?
"...the fervent supporters of Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor fighter jet as an overwhelming number of lawmakers are urging the White House to continue production of the aircraft..."
Reference: www.ajc.com

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US To Continue Developing Missile Defense


US To Continue Developing Missile Defense
"...“We will continue to develop missile defenses to counter a growing Iranian capability, provided the technology is proven to work and cost-effective,” Biden said. That was a campaign pledge of..."
Reference: www.aviationweek.com

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Best Southeastern Cities for Defense Jobs


Best Southeastern Cities for Defense Jobs
"...Huntsville It's green, it's growing — and it's fair game for transitioning service members and civilians with active security clearances. ..."
Reference: www.fedsmith.com

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US warns against N Korean missile test


US warns against N Korean missile test
"...Analysts say the North is trying to attract President Barack Obama's attention as he formulates his North Korea policy...."
Reference: www.etaiwannews.com

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Sunday, February 8, 2009

Biden’s ‘Bad News:’ Allies Need to Shoulder Burdens


Biden’s ‘Bad News:’ Allies Need to Shoulder Burdens
"...One of those areas is missile defense, Biden said. The new administration will only go ahead with a Bush plan for anti- missile installations in eastern Europe “provided the technology is proven and it is cost effective,” Biden said. “We’ll do so in consultation with you, our NATO allies, and with Russia.” ..."
Reference: www.bloomberg.com

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Raytheon Begins Deliveries of Zumwalt Mission System Production Equipment


Raytheon Begins Deliveries of Zumwalt Mission System Production Equipment
"...including the US Missile Defense Agency, the US Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security. Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion..."
Reference: news.prnewswire.com

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