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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

U.S. Elite Military Veterans: Cold War Veteran

Are you hiring the best you can? U.S. 'Cold War Vets' are the best investment you can make.

"...the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979–1989), the peak of intelligent recruitment and retention of American Sailors and Soldiers. This group of individuals are considered the silent 'killers' ...a large, elite team of non-draft, recruited sailors and soldiers. Navy 'PRP' members were selected for their ..."

Reference: http://rocket-city.us .

Alleged spy ring seen as 'throwback to the Cold War'

Alleged spy ring seen as 'throwback to the Cold War'

"...an alleged network of Russian spies has provided new evidence that the era of Cold War espionage never completely ended, exposing what U.S. intelligence experts described as Moscow's ongoing commitment to aggressive espionage operations, ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Monday, June 28, 2010

Obama Seeks Russian Collaboration on Missile Defense

Obama Seeks Russian Collaboration on Missile Defense

"..."I believe that cooperative missile defense with Russia has enormous potential, since the sharing of our technologies and information, which we currently collect about missile launches from third countries, can make both of our countries more secure," Obama said...."

Reference: www.globalsecuritynewswire.org .

FBI arrests 10 accused of working as Russian spies

FBI arrests 10 accused of working as Russian spies

"...10 intelligence officers from a foreign country in one fell swoop," one official said. "This network in the United States has now been completely compromised." ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Friday, June 25, 2010

US Warns North Korea Against Aggravating Tensions

US Warns North Korea Against Aggravating Tensions

"...Similar warnings in the past have preceded North Korean missile tests. The State Department is cautioning North Korea against provocative actions after its no-sail warning to international shipping..."

Reference: www1.voanews.com .

Friday, June 18, 2010

Huntsville's Constellation contractors getting the bad news beginning today

Huntsville's Constellation contractors getting the bad news beginning today

"...A 30 percent layoff here would be 525 people. Sixty percent would be 1,050.
Boeing has already announced it will lay off 100 here, and another contractor informed local officials Thursday it will send 60 people home next week...."

Reference: blog.al.com .

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Lockheed Martin and Alaska Aerospace Partner for GMD Development and Sustainment Contract

Lockheed Martin and Alaska Aerospace Partner for GMD Development and Sustainment Contract

"...As a partner to Lockheed Martin, Alaska Aerospace will provide operations and maintenance support at Fort Greely, Alaska, and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., where GMD Ground-based Interceptors are deployed. ..."

Reference: www.prnewswire.com .

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Vandenberg Launches Nuke-Capable Missile

Vandenberg Launches Nuke-Capable Missile

"...Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, visited Vandenberg Air Force Base on Wednesday, June 16, to witness the test flight of a Minuteman III, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ..."

Reference: independent.com .

Cyber Security Update

U.S. vulnerable to cyber threats, experts warn

"..."If we knew how bad things were, how many corners were cut before the oil spill, we would have demanded action on part of industry as well as the government. We know we face exactly that kind of crisis in the context of cyber security," said Baker...."

Reference: www.cnn.com .

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Non-Line of Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) Canceled

Army rethinks precision fires, shifts spending

"...Vane said the Army last assessed the NLOS-LS box missile launcher a couple of years ago, and that assessment was mostly focused on major combat operations...."

Reference: www.armytimes.com .

NASA halts Constellation program

NASA halts Constellation program to put man back on the moon

"...In February Obama announced plans to cancel the program, proposing instead to outsource manned missions to private companies and focus NASA’s efforts - and budget - on other, more cutting-edge technology and exploration...."

Reference: www.nydailynews.com .

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Lockheed Martin wins $131.6.M Navy contract

Lockheed Martin wins $131.6.M Navy contract

"...contract for production of equipment sets for multimission signal processors, ballistic missile defense and Aegis weapon systems...."

Reference: www.businessweek.com .

Missile, bomber crews compete in Air Force contest

Missile, bomber crews compete in Air Force contest

"...The ICBM competitions include simulated launches, peacetime operations, installing and removing missile boosters, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, environmental and communications systems...."

Reference: www.chron.com .

Armed pair held at Central Command base

Armed pair held at Central Command base

"...could not show proper identification, Senior Airman Katherine Holt said. A search of the vehicle after they were detained found military-style uniforms and gear and several "rifle-type" weapons, Holt said...."

Reference: www.cnn.com .

Raytheon contract for upgrades to missile defense systems in Taiwan and Kuwait

Raytheon gets $73M missile defense contract

"...Raytheon Co. said Tuesday it received a $73 million contract for upgrades..."

Reference: www.businessweek.com .

Friday, June 11, 2010

Israel needs blockade to halt arms delivery

Israel needs blockade to halt arms delivery

"...Israel put the embargo in place because Hamas has been firing missiles at Israel ever since it took power. The embargo allows Israel to inspect the ships' cargo, and..."

Reference: www.desmoinesregister.com .

U.S. Missile Strike Kills 13 In Northwest Pakistan

U.S. Missile Strike Kills 13 In Northwest Pakistan

"...targeted a compound used by Taliban as a training center, located ..."

Reference: www.rferl.org .

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Von Braun Center for Science & Innovation, Inc.

The Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation

"...Enabling the Vision for Space Exploration, Operationally Responsive Space, Future Combat Systems, Tactical Missiles, Army Aviation, the Global Earth Observing System of Systems, Missile Defense, etc..."

Reference: www.vcsi.org .

2-stage missile meets test goals

2-stage missile meets test goals

"...The Missile Defense Agency said Sunday's test of a two-stage version of the three-stage ground-based interceptor missile already protecting the United States was a success. The three-stage GBI is deployed at Fort Greely, Alaska, and Vandenberg Air Force Base..."

Reference: www.al.com .

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Modified Ground-Based Interceptor Completes Successful Flight Test

Modified Ground-Based Interceptor Completes Successful Flight Test

"...A target missile was not launched for this flight test. After performing flyout maneuvers, the two-stage booster delivered an exoatmospheric kill vehicle to a designated point in space. The exoatmospheric kill vehicle is the component that, if a target missile were present, would collide directly with the threat warhead to perform a “hit to kill” intercept. After separating from the second-stage booster, the kill vehicle executed a variety of maneuvers to collect data to further prove the performance of the kill vehicle in space...."

Reference: www.mda.mil .