Alabama could receive nearly $171.4M in new defense budget

Alabama could receive nearly $171.4M in new defense budget

"...The biggest single outlay will go to the Redstone Arsenal, the Army's primary testing facility for missiles in Huntsville. It would receive $80 million for a ground test facility. ..."

Reference: www.thecentersquare.com .

'U.S. believes Chinese companies are helping Iran develop nukes'

'U.S. believes Chinese companies are helping Iran develop nukes'

"... believes that several Chinese companies are violating United Nations sanctions and providing Iran with assistance in improving its missile technology and developing nuclear weapons..."

Reference: www.haaretz.com .

Sending Hizbullah a message 'Israel is ready'

Sending Hizbullah a message 'Israel is ready'

"...Intel on Hizbullah declassified this week makes clear: Israel can still destroy the group's missiles should another war break out...."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

Israel Says Hezbollah Moves Missiles Near Border

Israel Says Hezbollah Moves Missiles Near Border

"...An Israeli military spokesman said the latest intelligence showed the Shiite militant organization backed and supplied by Iran was increasingly moving its military resources into built-up areas in preparation for any future Israeli military attack...."

Reference: abcnews.go.com .

US Missile Strikes Kill 24 in NW Pakistan

US Missile Strikes Kill 24 in NW Pakistan

"...Pakistani security officials say the targets of the missile strike were located in the Dattakhel district of the North Waziristan tribal region. More than a dozen missiles fired by a U.S drone ..."

Reference: www1.voanews.com .

Transcript:: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak

"...MIN. BARAK: We feel that the Syrians keep backing the Hezbollah in the -- in a damaging way, that they convey to the Hezbollah weapons systems that can turn or disrupt the very delicate balance in Lebanon. And those balance-disrupting weapons systems, including the rockets or missiles, are considered to be a threat to the stability of the region. We do not intend to provoke any kind of a major collision in Lebanon or vis-a-vis Syria, as it were mentioned..."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

France buys U.S. missiles, upgrades army

France buys U.S. missiles, upgrades army
"...The deal comes after a period of intense competition between Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Washington to supply French forces in Afghanistan..."
Reference: www.upi.com

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Israel new drone fleet can reach Iran

Israel new drone fleet can reach Iran
"...Israel has never confirmed its unmanned aircraft can fire missiles. Israel first began using drones in the early 1970s, and its fleet has steadily increased since then. The unmanned planes..."
Reference: news.ninemsn.com.au

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Experts differ on whether UFOs are missiles, models

Experts differ on whether UFOs are missiles, models
"...He said the plume of smoke leads him to believe the object is moving towards a training target, but noted: “There is a very small chance that it was an inadvertent launch." Greatrix said the objects are not likely long-range ballistic missiles, but rather..."
Reference: www.ctv.ca

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Iran waits for Russian word on missile contract: Iranian minister

Iran waits for Russian word on missile contract: Iranian minister
"...Iran has not received official statements from Russia on the breaking of an agreement to transfer S300 missile defense systems to Tehran, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said today. He was commenting on information about Russia's refusal to provide the missiles, IRNA reported...."
Reference: en.trend.az

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Sea-Based Missile Defense

Sea-Based Missile Defense
"...The United States Navy plans to deploy a fleet of 18 cruisers and destroyers equipped to engage missiles from the sea before the end of the decade. Multiple theater commanders want and need the assets...."
Reference: www.americanprogress.org

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Pentagon OKs missile sale to Taiwan

Ending an apparent freeze on providing arms to the island, the deal comes at a time of warming cross-strait ties between China and Taiwan.

"...The Department of Defense has given the go-ahead for the purchase of 60 Harpoon Air Launch missiles made by McDonnell Douglas Corp. for delivery in 2009, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported Wednesday..."
Reference: www.latimes.com

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