Griffith Urges Congress to Fund Missile Defense

Griffith Urges Congress to Fund Missile Defense
"...“In addition to being a deterrent to these rogue nations, our missile defense creates jobs in my district. Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama has more than 32,000 military jobs, 78,000 military retirees and 118,000 family members depending on this industry for their livelihood. This community is slated to continue to grow and, as the manufacturing, service, bio-tech, and homeland defense industries develop we should not stunt the growth of this region of the country. We should continue to research ways to ensure the safety of Americans both at home and abroad through producing sound missile defense technology...."
Reference: griffith.house.gov

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US intercepts ballistic missile in Hawaii test

US intercepts ballistic missile in Hawaii test
"... HONOLULU — The military's ground-based mobile missile defense system successfully shot down a medium-range ballistic missile during a test in Hawaii, the Missile Defense Agency said Tuesday. It was the first time the military fired two interceptors at one target using the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system..."
Reference: www.chron.com

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2009 Missile Defense Agency Small Business Innovation Research Industry Day

8/11/2009 to 8/12/2009, Hyatt Regency Long Beach

2009 Missile Defense Agency Small Business Innovation Research Industry Day
"...MDA’s goal is to realize a return on investment by acquiring technology that can be transitioned into the Ballistics Missile Defense System (BMDS). The intent of the conference is simple. A better informed small business community is more likely to submit stronger, more focused proposals and minimize duplication and mistakes- enhancing the SBIR/STTR process for MDA and the Small Business Community. The Industry Day will provide small businesses with a “one-stop shopping” opportunity to learn as much as they can about the MDA SBIR and STTR programs...."
Reference: www.ndia.org

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7th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference

7th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference
"...23 - 25 Mar 2009 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, DC, This conference is U.S./SECRET Only. A key objective of the 7th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference is to maintain the legacy of providing a world-class, secure environment for all members of the U.S. Missile Defense Team to meet and discuss key issues facing the development and deployment of missile defense systems in support of national strategic objectives. ..."
Reference: www.aiaa.org

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Missile Defence System in Eastern Europe

Russia snubs Obama secret offer
"...suggesting that he would back off deploying a new missile defence system in Eastern Europe if Moscow would help stop Iran from developing long-range weapons, American officials said on Monday. ..."
Reference: www.indianexpress.com

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raytheon Profit Falls 34% on Year-Earlier Tax Gain

Raytheon Profit Falls 34% on Year-Earlier Tax Gain
"...the company sold more air-and-missile-defense systems to US allies in Asia and the Middle East...."
Reference: www.bloomberg.com

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Don Hervig Passes

Engineer helped astronauts reach the moon safely
"...As chief of calibration at the Army Missile Defense in Huntsville, Ala., during the 1960s and early '70s, he helped make sure that the Saturn V rocket developed under Wernher von Braun at NASA's nearby Marshall Space Flight Center was safe to launch astronauts into space on several missions, including 1969's historic moon landing...."
Reference: www.heraldtribune.com

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MDA Fires Rocket Motor for New Target

MDA Fires Rocket Motor for New Target
"...The LV-2 target vehicle will be a two-stage launch vehicle that employs C4 rocket motors from retired U.S. Navy Trident missiles in both stages. MDA officials hope..."
Reference: www.aviationweek.com

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At 70, celebrated inventor's start-up makes progress with Pentagon

At 70, celebrated inventor's start-up makes progress with Pentagon
"...The laser, about the size of a matchbox, blinds the guidance system of an antiaircraft missile even when it is miles away. The entire system could fit in a shoe box. The laser system currently being tested by Northrop fits in a 6-foot device shaped like a canoe and attached to the belly of an airliner...."
Reference: www.latimes.com

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Preserve Raptor Jobs Now

Preserve Raptor Jobs Now
"...urge Members of Congress and the new Administration to take immediate action to release funds already authorized to continue production of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-22 Raptor. Keeping the production line of this model aerospace program open currently requires no additional taxpayer dollars, and is not a rescue or bailout. Rather, it will allow us to maintain a healthy program that delivers considerable economic benefit while providing our Air Force with appropriate numbers of the best fighter aircraft ever made. Production of this aircraft is in jeopardy—and with it more than 95,000 American jobs, over $12 billion in national economic activity, and the superiority of America’s Air Force...."
Reference: preserveraptorjobs.com

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Suspected U.S. Missile Strikes Kill at Least 20 in Pakistan

Attacks in Northwest Border Province Are First Since Obama's Inauguration

Suspected U.S. Missile Strikes Kill at Least 20 in Pakistan
"...precision strike leveled a compound, which was owned by local tribal elder Khalil Malik, killing at least 10 suspected militants, including five foreign nationals, according to the Pakistani security official...."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

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Obama should press forward with missile defense

Obama should press forward with missile defense
"...In a debate with Sen. John McCain, he said, “I actually believe that we need missile defense, because of Iran and North Korea and the potential for them to obtain or to launch nuclear weapons.”..."
Reference: www.kansascity.com

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Zippe-type centrifuge

Zippe-type centrifuge
"...Pakistan's nuclear program developed the P1 and P2 centrifuges -- the first two centrifuges that Pakistan deployed in large numbers. The P1 centrifuge uses an aluminum rotor, and the P2 centrifuge uses a maraging steel rotor, which is stronger, spins faster, and therefore enriches more uranium per machine than the P1 centrifuge's aluminum rotor...."
Reference: en.wikipedia.org

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India-US 'missile shield talks'

India-US 'missile shield talks'
"...India has been holding initial talks with the US over the possible purchase of a missile defence shield system, the UK's Financial Times has reported...."
Reference: news.bbc.co.uk

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Northrop Grumman 'Cold-Launch' System

Northrop Grumman Begins Testing 'Cold-Launch' System That Makes Kinetic Energy Interceptors Mobile, Global, Flexible
"...Northrop Grumman is developing the cold-launch system for KEI based on those it has supplied for U.S. Navy submarines since the 1950s as well as those used on silo-based Peacekeeper intercontinental ballistic missiles. That work is underway at company facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif.

"Eject or cold launch technology is a proven approach used on Navy submarines for many years," Spehar noted. "Using this very safe technology, we can launch large or highly energetic missiles, such as KEI, because only a small amount of propellant is needed to eject the interceptor compared with igniting the first stage rocket motor."

Featuring the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's newest high-acceleration booster, KEI's launch system is designed to eject an interceptor about 200 feet in the air before the first stage rocket motor ignites. For KEI, about 70 pounds of propellant is ignited in the gas generator to eject the approximate 25,000-pound missile. ..."
Reference: www.northropgrumman.com


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$397.9M: Next Step Or Last Step for GMD?

$397.9M: Next Step Or Last Step for GMD?
"...Boeing Integrated Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL received a $397.9 million not-to-exceed award under a cost plus award fee..."
Reference: www.defenseindustrydaily.com

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