Slowing Defense

Defense Cuts to Have Modest Impact on Big Contractors

"...The programs to be canceled include the surface launched advanced medium range air-to-air missile ..."

Reference: seekingalpha.com .

Navy intel chief: Chinese missile is effective

Navy intel chief: Chinese missile is effective

"...Officials were surprised by China’s rapid development of a ballistic missile thought capable of striking ships at sea..."

Reference: www.navytimes.com .

China Spurns Defense Secretary Gates

"...Chinese said they would "consider and study" his plan to launch a strategic security dialogue on nuclear forces, missile defense, and space and cyberwarfare issues."Don't call us, we'll call you," is the way John Tkacik, a former State Department official and a career China specialist, interpreted the Chinese response...."

Reference: Investor's Business Daily .

Fort Greely plays important role in missile defense

U.S. Army Photo

Alaska's Fort Greely plays important role in nation's missile defense

"...missile defense at Fort Greely near Delta Junction becomes more important with each passing day. The secretary of defense announced Thursday that the nation's missile defense system will not take a budget cut in fiscal year 2012 -- in fact that budget has been increased because of the outside threats...."
Reference: www.ktuu.com .

A gross exaggeration of China's missile capabilities

From 'Letters to the Editor' via the Washington Post

A gross exaggeration of China's missile capabilities

"...Their claim that China is "building a missile force second to none" is a gross exaggeration. The Pentagon estimates that China has fewer than 50 long-range..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Defense Budget Ax Swings and...

Contractors Brace for Cuts as Gates Readies Budget Ax

"...Other programs that are seen as vulnerable are the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, a family of bomb-resistant trucks designed to replace the military's ubiquitous four-wheel drive utility vehicle, the Humvee, and the Surface Launched Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, an air defense system made by Raytheon Co. ..."

Reference: wsj.com .

Winners and Losers as Pentagon outlines cuts

Factbox: Winners and Losers as Pentagon outlines cuts

"...The Pentagon will buy more long-range interceptors for missile defense and advanced radar systems, moves that could benefit Raytheon Co and Lockheed Martin Corp. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Lockheed optimistic Gates will keep, Congress will sustain, MEADS missile defense program

Lockheed optimistic Gates will keep, Congress will sustain, MEADS missile defense program

"...Brig. Gen. Roger Mathews, retired Maj. Gen. John Holly and Gregory Kee cut the ribbon at Lockheed Martin's ceremony opening the MEADS Battle Management Test and Integration Facility in Huntsville in 2010. Company officials are hopeful the missile defense program will be spared cancellation by Defense Secretary Robert Gates...."
Reference: al.com .

USS Shoup Arrives in Nagoya, Japan

"...NAGOYA, Japan – The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) pulled into Nagoya, Japan on Nov. 4, where Sailors will have the opportunity to tour the unique area and interact with the local community...."
Reference: www.c7f.navy.mil .

Lockheed Missile-System Funds Are Withheld Until Program's Fate Is Decided

Lockheed Missile-System Funds Are Withheld Until Program's Fate Is Decided

"...The Pentagon can’t spend more than 25 percent of the money it requested this fiscal year for a Lockheed Martin Corp. mobile missile defense system until it decides whether to terminate the $30 billion program, according to lawmakers. ..."

Reference: www.bloomberg.com .

Ground-based missile system being developed by Raytheon may be axed

Pentagon to Slash $100B From Budget

"...A ground-based missile system being developed by Raytheon is also likely to face the ax, according to..."

Reference: www.newser.com .

White House Contradicts Russian Duma Official on Linkage Between Missile Defense and START

White House Contradicts Russian Duma Official on Linkage Between Missile Defense and START

"...An official of the lower house of the Duma says that as it ratifies the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, START, the Russian parliament will reaffirm that the treaty limits U.S. plans for missile defense, contrary to the stated position of U.S. officials...."

Reference: abcnews.com .

Hamas plan: Missile at soccer match

Hamas plan: Missile at soccer match

"...Two Hamas members from east Jerusalem were indicted Sunday on suspicion of planning to fire a missile at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium during an Israeli premier league soccer match. ..."

Reference: www.ynetnews.com .

Is Iran About to Test a Nuclear Bomb In North Korea?

Is Iran About to Test a Nuclear Bomb In North Korea?

"...It is no secret that Iran and North Korea are collaborating in a ballistic missile program. The North Koreans provided Iran with the technology and know-how to build the Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missile, which is a copy of the Nodong-1 missile. The Shahb- 3 missile has a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) covering all of the U.S. military bases in the Middle East and the entire country of Israel...."

Reference: www.foxnews.com .

'Carrier Killer' Missile from China

China Seen Moving Closer to Deployment of 'Carrier Killer' Missile

"...A senior U.S. commander has recently revealed that China's development of an anti-ship ballistic missile that is designed to target aircraft carriers is now operational. Defense analysts say ..."

Reference: www.voanews.com .

Northrop Grumman, Army finish tests with Huntsville-based missile defense system

Northrop Grumman, Army finish tests with Huntsville-based missile defense system

"...Systems to be integrated through the IBCS include the Patriot, Surface-Launched Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (SLAMRAAM), Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor (JLENS), Improved Sentinel radar, and - if the U.S. Department of Defense gives approval - Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS)...."

Reference: al.com .

India Agni-II plus missile test 'failure'

India Agni-II plus missile test 'failure'

"...The maiden test launch of Agni-II plus, a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile, ended in a massive failure, the Indian Express said on Friday. ..."

Reference: www.presstv.ir .

Three Potential Problems With Obama's Missile Defense Plan

Three Potential Problems With Obama's Missile Defense Plan

"...GAO points out that flight tests designed to test whether the interceptors work are scheduled for after the Pentagon has already bought 38 of the new interceptor missiles. In fact, the Pentagon will have bought about a third of the planned inventory of 320 interceptors, paying more than $1 billion, before it is sure the missiles work as planned...."

Reference: www.aolnews.com .

Anti-tank missile sales to Lebanon

Rothman writes Sarkozy to protest anti-tank missile sales to Lebanon

"...Israel would be in grave danger of having your anti-tank missile used against her," Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ) wrote in a Dec. 21 letter to French President Nicholas Sarkozy..."

Reference: foreignpolicy.com .

Blacklisted Nations and Missile Defense

U.S. Approved Business With Blacklisted Nations

"...China Precision Machinery Import Export Corporation. In an interview, Mr. Liu said he had chosen the company because the electrodes available in the United States were harder to find and more expensive. Two days later, the Bush administration barred American citizens from doing business with the Chinese company, which had already been penalized repeatedly for providing missile technology to Pakistan and Iran. ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com .

First MEADS Battle Manager Ready for System Tests at Italian Air Force Base

First MEADS Battle Manager Ready for System Tests at Italian Air Force Base

"...The United States funds 58 percent of the MEADS program, and European partners Germany and Italy provide 25 percent and 17 percent respectively as partners in the NATO Medium Extended Air Defense System Management Organization (NAMEADSMO). Its program management agency NAMEADSMA is located in Huntsville, AL...."

Reference: www.prnewswire.com .

Federal Jobs in Missile Defense

Federal Jobs in Missile Defense

"...Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations...."

Reference: usajobs.gov .

The Coming Venezuela Missile Crisis

The Coming Venezuela Missile Crisis

"...Before the declarations by Brazil and Argentina, Iran reportedly agreed to sell Hugo Chavez's Venezuela medium-range missiles capable of reaching the United States. The two will establish a joint Iranian-Venezuelan base in the latter country to conduct further development of ground-to-ground missiles..."

Reference: www.realclearpolitics.com .

Taiwan trumpets cruise missile production

Taiwan trumpets cruise missile production

"...the island was developing the Hsiung Feng 2E land attack cruise missile and the Hsiung Feng 3 anti-ship cruise missile...."

Reference: www.upi.com .

Checklist for Doing Business With The Missile Defense Agency

Checklist for Doing Business With The Missile Defense Agency (PDF Document)

"...disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a), HUBZone certified..."

Reference: www.mda.mil/global/documents/pdf/osbp_biz_checklist.pdf .