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 .

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 .

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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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Indo-Israeli missile successfully test-fired

Indo-Israeli missile successfully test-fired

"...India will conduct the second test of the missile, also called as Barak-2 by next year. The missile will be integrated by Indian technicians. ..."

Reference: www.brahmand.com .

Redstone Arsenal Employee Charged, Accused of Accepting Bribes For Contracts

Redstone Arsenal Employee Charged, Accused of Accepting Bribes For Contracts

"...Technical Representative for Contracting Officers on Space & Missile Defense Command contracts, for items and material for missile defense research supplied by private businesses. Some of these contracts were between SMDC and companies owned by Maurice Subilia, Dennis Darling and Paul Hurlburt..."

Reference: www.whnt.com .

N. Korean weapons seized in Bangkok were headed for Hamas via Syria: Israel

N. Korean weapons seized in Bangkok were headed for Hamas via Syria: Israel

"...Arms sales are one of the major sources of revenue for North Korea, suspected of being behind nuclear and missile proliferation in Syria, Iran, Pakistan and several other countries...."

Reference: yonhapnews.co.kr .

‘Hizbullah has Syrian missile base’

‘Hizbullah has Syrian missile base’

"...Syria agreed to transfer Scud missiles to Hizbullah after intense and repeated efforts by Iran..."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

Obama gets OK on boosting Israel against rockets

Obama gets OK on boosting Israel against rockets

"...(Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved President Barack Obama's request for $205 million to spur Israel's production of a system to counter short-range rockets of the type used by Hamas and Hezbollah...."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Air Force to Test Supersonic Missile Tomorrow, Space Plane's Mission Revealed

Air Force to Test Supersonic Missile Tomorrow, Space Plane's Mission Revealed

"...The new missile is designed to have a unique profile from traditional ICBMs, to prevent nuclear powers like China and Russia from mistaking the missile for a nuclear warhead. The missile is to be launched from a B-52 Stratofortress bomber...."

Reference: www.dailytech.com .

Iran sanctions won't stop missiles: Russian senator

Iran sanctions won't stop missiles: Russian senator

"...The head of a parliamentary foreign affairs committee was quoted on Friday as saying that sanctions on Iran being discussed by world powers would not stop Russia from delivering S-300 surface to air missiles to Tehran...."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Obama talks Iran sanctions, Israel with Jewish lawmakers

Obama talks Iran sanctions, Israel with Jewish lawmakers

"...During the "wide-ranging and productive exchange," the president and the legislators also discussed the Obama administration's request to provide 205 million dollars to help Israel deploy an anti-missile defense system, the White House said. ..."

Reference: www.channelnewsasia.com .