Missile Defense Chief Withholds Funds to Penalize Poor Quality

Missile Defense Chief Withholds Funds to Penalize Poor Quality
"...The head of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said he is withholding funds from contractors who produce deficient components for missile interceptors. “These are precision instruments. They have to work right,” Army Lieutenant General Patrick O’Reilly..."
Reference: www.businessweek.com

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Missile Defense and Israel

A robust missile defense program is essential for Israel (Rep. Steve Rothman)
"...member of the 15 person House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, I am sometimes asked why Israeli missile defense is so important. ..."
Reference: thehill.com

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Google Stops Censorship, Making Block by China Likely

Google Stops Censorship, Making Block by China Likely
"...Obama administration is “disappointed” that Google couldn’t reach an agreement with the Chinese government to keep operating Google.cn, said Mike Hammer, a spokesman for the National Security Council...."
Reference: www.businessweek.com

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IMDA – Israel Missile Defense Association

“Working to Make Missile Defense a Reality”

IMDA – Israel Missile Defense Association

"...A non-profit, non-partisan public policy organization, IMDA is dedicated to providing a forum for public education, discussion and professional studies focusing on defense of Israel against missile and rocket threats from terror organizations and enemy states.
IMDA’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board include some of Israel’s most prominent leaders, with extensive experience in national security and missile defense. We are dedicated to help support the serious public awareness needed to keep missile defense a national priority...."
Reference: imda.org.il

More Reading: Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to frequently asked questions



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U.S. missile strikes kill 6 militants in Pakistan

U.S. missile strikes kill 6 militants in Pakistan
"...(Reuters) - Two missile strikes by pilotless U.S. drone aircraft on Wednesday killed at least six militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan, a major al Qaeda and Taliban sanctuary, intelligence officials and residents said...."
Reference: www.reuters.com

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It Can’t Be True: More on that Missile Defense Agency logo

It Can’t Be True: More on that Missile Defense Agency logo
"...t has also been observed that – rather than embracing the symbolic crescent and star, they could be interpreted as the targets of the intercepting swoosh in the MDA’s latest logo. If so, the 2009 design would presumably be offensive to Islamists, rather than evidence of submission to them...."
Reference: biggovernment.com

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Huntsville Connection to Pacific Island Threatened by Tsunami

Huntsville Connection to Pacific Island Threatened by Tsunami
"...Since 1957 it's been a very important part of strategic missile defense and strategic missile defense headquarters are here in Huntsville at Redstone Arsenal, so it's got some very close connections to Huntsville..."
Reference: www.whnt.com

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Students to attend pro-Israel event in Washington, D.C.

Students to attend pro-Israel event in Washington, D.C.
"...“We'll be going over really interesting policy matter like the ins and outs of missile defense system, potential nuclear bombs and expert analysis,”..."
Reference: www.oudaily.com

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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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MDA Logo Controversy

Article Title: Missile Defense Agency, ...Logos Cause Internet Stir
"...Others have noted that it has a crescent and star design, evoking a common symbol for Islam. The logo, which first appeared on the Missile Defense Web site..."
Reference: www.foxnews.com

Other Related Reference: Screen capture of the Missile Defense Agency web site circa February 25, 2010

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The Boneyard: world's 'biggest' plane cemetery up close

The Boneyard: world's 'biggest' plane cemetery up close
"...Dubbed The Boneyard, but officially known as the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) facility, this sprawling US airbase is reputed to be the world's largest military aircraft cemetery...."
Reference: bbc.co.uk

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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

• More references: Heron TP (IAI Eitan) source: wikipedia


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Lt. General Larry Dodgen passes

Former commander of Redstone Arsenal dies
"...When he was commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, he was a cheerleader for the Rocket City as we prepared for BRAC 2005...."
Reference: www.waff.com

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Harris Corp. reels in $25 million deal for radios in new missile defense system

Harris Corp. reels in $25 million deal for radios in new missile defense system
"...produce broadband radios for the new targeting-and-firing system, which will act as a single command center for multiple ballistic-missile interceptors..."
Reference: orlandosentinel.com

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link 16 missile defense

Link 16
"...Link 16 is a type of military tactical data exchange network used by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Its standard specification is part of the family of Tactical Data Links (TDLs). With Link 16, military aircraft as well as ships and ground forces may exchange their tactical picture in near-real time. Link 16 also supports the exchange of text messages, imagery data and..."
Reference: en.wikipedia.org

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Missile Defense Teamers ...are your computers Infiltrated by `Botnet'

More than 2,400 corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by large `botnet,' new report shows

More than 2,400 corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by large `botnet,' new report shows
"..."This kind of stuff is out there and it's pervasive," said Amit Yoran, CEO of NetWitness and former cybersecurity chief at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Parts of the botnet discovered by his firm likely are still active...."
Reference: abcnews.go.com

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Bulgaria to Talk With U.S. About Missile Defense

Bulgaria to Talk With U.S. About Missile Defense
"...Romania, which borders Bulgaria, earlier this month announced that it had agreed to host U.S. ballistic missile interceptors. Washington said the interceptors would be operational by 2015 (Tsolova/Mudeva, Reuters I, Feb. 12)...."
Reference: www.globalsecuritynewswire.org

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Lockheed says it finished first phase of testing missile-warning satellite

Lockheed says it finished first phase of testing missile-warning satellite
"...device is designed to detect missile launches and support other functions including missile defense...."
Reference: www.canadianbusiness.com

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Huntsville Community and Missile Defense

Madison County Commission Chairman Mike Gillespie, Lockheed Martin honored by Chamber of Commerce
"...Maj. Gen. John W. Holly, vice president of Missile Defense Systems for Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Holly, who was unable to be at the chamber event, said Thursday that Lockheed Martin's success in Huntsville is "directly attributable to the environment created by the Huntsville community."..."
Reference: al.com

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Shelby Going to Bat for Missile Defense

Shelby flexes political muscle
"...North Alabama is leaning on Shelby and the rest of the state's congressional delegation to protect NASA and crucial missile defense programs funded through Huntsville. Going to bat for the FBI center..."
Reference: al.com

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Newly released 9/11 photos show World Trade Center from above

Newly released 9/11 photos show World Trade Center from above
"...Hijackers flew two commercial jetliners into the twin towers that day, killing 2,752 people. On the same day, hijackers flew another airplane into the Pentagon in Washington, killing 184 people...."
Reference: www.cnn.com

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U.S. to Develop Missile Shield in Romania

U.S. to Develop Missile Shield in Romania
"...to include Romania in a missile defense system against "potential attacks with ballistic missiles or medium-range rockets." "Terrestrial interceptors will be located inside the national territory," Reuters quoted Basescu saying...."
Reference: www.thenewamerican.com

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Russian military calls US missile defense a threat

Russian military calls US missile defense a threat
"...Russian officials at first reacted calmly to U.S. plans to deploy Patriot missile systems in Poland, but have grown increasingly critical in recent weeks.
And Romania last week approved a proposal to place anti-ballistic missile interceptors in the country as part of the revamped American missile shield...."
Reference: bostonherald.com

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Iran Says US Defense Missiles Easily Defeated

Iran Says US Defense Missiles Easily Defeated
"...A senior Iranian military official is warning Gulf Arab nations not to buy U.S. missile defense systems, saying they can easily be thwarted...."
Reference: www1.voanews.com

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More information on Advanced Persistent Threat

Anatomy Of A Modern Hack
"...Phase 1, Reconnaissance: Attackers will watch and take notes on who in an organization they need to target, from administrative assistants to executives. Much of this information is gleaned from public Web sites. Phase 2, The Initial Breach: They will use spear-phishing ..."
Reference: www.informationweek.com

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