Working in a nuclear missile bunker

Nuclear Missile Officer Describes Life In The Underground Bunker

"...Vmikey popped up an AMA today claiming to be a nuclear missile tech who worked in a giant underground silo...."

Reference: www.businessinsider.com .

Frosty ...the snow missile

Frosty the snow missile

"...Then there it was. A dark cloud built right in front of al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount. A snow missile. And not just any, but one with the “M75” engraved on it to signify who it was meant for...."

Reference: jpost.com .

NATO detected the firing of a ballistic missile within Syria

NATO detects ballistic missile launch in Syria

"...The possibility of missile strikes from Syria has caused concern in neighbouring Turkey. German Patriot anti-missile batteries have been sent to take up position alongside Dutch and American weapons. The latest firings detected in Syria appear to match the characteristics of Scud missiles...."

Reference: www.euronews.com .

Chuck Hagel to be nominated for Defense Secretary

Obama Plans To Nominate Chuck Hagel For Defense Secretary And Set Up A Confirmation Fight With Republicans

"...preparing to nominate former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to serve as Secretary of Defense, setting up a clash with Senate Republicans over his potential confirmation...."

Reference: www.businessinsider.com .

A Stealthy Missile or Just an Opposing View?

Al Gore, Al Jazeera ... common goals?

"...The Associated Press reported yesterday that Gore and his partners have agreed to sell struggling Current TV to the Qatar-based broadcasting entity for a reported $500 million. The sale would raise Al Jazeera's current U.S. footprint from 4.7 million to more than 40 million households. The Al Jazeera Media Network reports it plans to create a New York City-based news channel called Al Jazeera America that should begin broadcasting later this year...."

Reference: www.onenewsnow.com .

Iranian missile test

Iran claims success in firing new missiles during naval war exercises

"...Iranian government press reports said its navy launched anti-ship "Qader" cruise missiles and a new "optimized" version of a long-range surface-to-surface missile, called the "Nour" missile. Both models are made in Iran, according to the reports...."

Reference: security.blogs.cnn.com .

Specialized Missile Defense System Equipment order awarded to Kratos

Kratos Receives Order for Specialized Missile Defense System Equipment; Eric DeMarco Comments

"...Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. has won an $8 million order for specialized equipment related to a certain missile defense program, according to a company statement...."

Reference: executivebiz.com .

Track Santa! NORAD has a site to track Santa

Track Santa! NORAD has a site to track Santa

"...Want to track Santa so you can know exactly where he is at. Show your children where Santa is starting December 1, 2012. Simply click on the link/image below starting December 1. The link is provided by the North American Aerospace Defense Command...."

Reference: northpolepostmarkcancellation2012 .

Sold: missile complex in Nekoma, N.D. sold for only $530,000

Unknown bidder offers $530,000 for former Safeguard missile complex in Nekoma, N.D.

"...The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex at Nekoma, N.D., has been sold for $530,000, but its fate is unknown...."

Reference: www.grandforksherald.com .

Funding for MEADS left out of a final defense bill for 2013

Congress prohibits funding for missile defense system developed in Central New York

"...The conference committee’s final report said it prohibited funding for the Medium Extended Air Defense System, or MEADS. ..."

Reference: www.syracuse.com .

We need an East Coast Missile Defense Site

Defense Bill Likely to Mention East Coast Missile Site

"...negotiations that most likely will lead to the inclusion of language requiring the Defense Department to conduct a study outlining a plan for building an East Coast missile defense site...."

Reference: www.rollcall.com .

Russia claims it can defeat ANY anti-missile defense system

Sergei Karakayev

 [Photo: RIA Novosti]

Russian missiles capable to resist any anti missile defense system

"...Under any possible scenario the Russian Strategic Missile Forces will be capable to withstand the potential of any missile defense system and to ensure fulfillment of tasks, Sergei Karakayev, Commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces, has told today...."
Reference: ruvr.ru .

Huntsville's Raytheon Missile Plant Uses Robots to Build Missiles

Raytheon's Missiles Are Now Made by Robots

"...The 55,000-square-foot Raytheon facility opened its doors last month in Huntsville, Ala., to produce the Standard Missile-3 and SM-6, interceptors used by the U.S. Navy to shoot down ballistic missiles. The factory stands as unique because of its heavy use of autonomous transport vehicles that carry missile components throughout the factory..."

Reference: www.businessweek.com .

North Korea has successful long-range missile launch

N. Korea Launches Long-Range Missile

"...the U.S. and other key allies, including China and Russia -- which traditionally support North Korea -- believe it is a thinly disguised attempt to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. With further development, such technology could be used to develop a missile that could one day reach the United States. ..."

Reference: news.yahoo.com .

Japan to protect population from falling missile debris

Order issued to intercept North missile debris

"...Japan stepped up preparations Friday for a long-range rocket North Korea has warned it will launch during a 13-day period from next Monday, ordering the projectile's destruction should any part of it threaten to fall onto Japanese territory...."

Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp .

$81M contract for missile-defense system to BAE

BAE gets $81M contract for missile-defense system

"...for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon-system..."

Reference: www.unionleader.com .

MEADS test successful

Successful missile defense test

"...The Medium Extended Air Defense System - or MEADS - detected, tracked, intercepted and destroyed a target in its first-ever intercept flight test...."

Reference: www.waaytv.com .

At Huntsville's new missile plant, America's missiles come to life

At new missile plant, America's missiles come to life

"...Raytheon, one of the world's largest military contractors, opened a brand-new missile production and test facility in Huntsville, Ala. Close by the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal, the facility will be used to..."

Reference: cnet.com .

Iron Dome missile defense system saving lives during current attacks

Iron Dome shield restricts Israeli casualties

"...For all the bloodshed and terror wrought by rockets raining down on Israel from Gaza yesterday, the damage would have been far worse without Iron Dome, a missile defence system built with American help and especially designed to defend the Jewish state. ..."

Reference: www.telegraph.co.uk .

University of Alabama graduate appointed CEO of Lockheed Martin

University of Alabama grad appointed CEO of Lockheed Martin

Marillyn A. Hewson

"...The new CEO of global aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp. is a University of Alabama graduate two times over...."
Reference: al.com .

Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) approves possible Qatar and the United Arab Emirates missile defense system sales

U.S. clears sale of Lockheed missile defense system to UAE, Qatar

"...Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have requested the sale of up to $7.6 billion in Lockheed Martin Corp missile-defense systems to counter perceived threats and lower their dependence on U.S. forces, the Pentagon announced on Monday...."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile SM-3 missile fails to intercept

Tucson tech: Raytheon-built interceptor is under review after 'miss'

"...the only "miss" during the Oct. 25 test - a whiff by an interceptor made by Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems - was an unwelcome setback to a major program that Raytheon only recently got back on track...."

Reference: azstarnet.com .

Iron Dome missile defense system undergoes upgrade

Iron Dome battery upgraded

"...Fifth rocket defense system's battery features better interception range, response time..."

Reference: www.ynetnews.com .

Employment: Senior System Safety Engineer

Senior System Safety Engineer for Missile Defense

"...Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards. Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements. Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program. Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or..."

Reference: www.simplyhired.com .

Huntsville: Final proposal revision for Lockheed Medium-range Ballistic Missile Targets contract

Lockheed Martin Submits Final Proposal For Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Targets

"...Lockheed Martin performs Targets and Countermeasures program management and engineering in Huntsville and production in Courtland, Ala. The Lockheed Martin-led..."

Reference: Rocket City .