Nuclear hysteria and destiny Nov 12, 2009
Begich seems to believe that these are vital to "our defense against North Korea and Iranian ballistic missiles." Is it leadership though to evoke fear using threats that don't yet exist ... Begich seems to believe that these are vital to "our defense against North Korea and Iranian ballistic missiles." Is it leadership though to evoke fear using threats that don't yet exist ... Begich seems to believe that these are vital to "our defense against North Korea and Iranian ballistic missiles." Is... (Juneau Empire)
* Visits show Brazil diplomatic role Nov 11, 2009
Israel views Iran as a major strategic threat, fearing it is developing a nuclear weapon and noting its development of long-range ballistic missiles. This story has been viewed 298 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AP: North, South Korea Clash at Sea Before Obama Visit Nov 11, 2009
North Korea has in the past carried out actions deemed provocative around U.S. holidays, and test-launched ballistic missiles off its east coast July 4. A clash had been brewing for months in the disputed western sea border, which is a rich crab fishing area. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
U.S. to send envoy to N. Korea for nuclear talks Nov 10, 2009
It conducted a long-range rocket launch, quit the six-nation talks on ending its nuclear program, restarted its nuclear facilities, carried out its second-ever nuclear test and test-fired a series of ballistic missiles. But in August it said it welcomed direct talks with Washington, while holding out on broader negotiations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Israeli President Visits Brazil, Ahead Of Iran Nov 10, 2009
Israel views Iran as a major strategic threat, fearing it is developing a nuclear weapon and noting its development of long-range ballistic missiles. Concerns have been sharpened by Ahmadinejad's repeated references to the destruction of the Jewish state. (CBS News -- World)
Iran Positions Israel In Its Cross Hairs Nov 8, 2009
Arab media in the Persian Gulf have been reporting that Syria, apparently at the request of Iran, has turned over about 300 long-range ballistic missiles to Hezbollah control on Syrian territory. Hezbollah personnel are being trained to operate the Scuds. (Investors Business Daily)
* Risk of conflict in Taiwan Strait reduced: US admiral Nov 6, 2009
In addition, Mullen said, Beijing was building ballistic missiles, space and anti-satellite weapons and they are heavily engaged in the cyber world and its a concern. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Indias space ambitions take off Nov 5, 2009
"Space launchers and ballistic missiles are quite similar from a technical perspective," she said. Many of the sanctions have been lifted, and India and the United States last year signed a historic civilian nuclear agreement, lifting a 30-year ban on bilateral nuclear trade. (MSNBC -- International)
How Israel destroyed Syria's nuclear reactor Nov 4, 2009
" He received high-ranking delegations from North Korea. The Mossad was convinced that the subject of these secret talks was a further upgrading of Syria's military capabilities. Pyongyang had already helped Damascus in the past in the development of medium-range ballistic missiles and chemical weapons like sarin and mustard gas. But when Israeli military intelligence informed their Mossad counterparts that a Syrian nuclear program was apparently under discussion, the intelligence professionals... (Salon)
China: U.S. partner, or rival? Nov 4, 2009
China is reportedly building its first aircraft carrier and is developing ballistic missiles that are designed to target the decks of U.S. aircraft carriers, the principal means by which the United States exerts military influence in the Asia -- Pacific region (as witnessed by past American efforts to influence Chinese behavior in the Taiwan Strait). Taiwan says China now has 1,500 missiles targeting its territory, an increase from 800 two years ago. (CNN -- International)
Clinton: Israel "Needs to do Much More" Nov 3, 2009
Jerusalem as Jewish capital". by BryanW217 November 2, 2009 3:19 PM EST Loven, you're an idiot. You left out that every single Israel attack was in response to attacks by other countries and also Hamas, the PLO, Hezbollah, Fatah, and many others. 00004000 by lovenpeace1 November 2, 2009 3:06 PM EST UnAmericans are those that 1st protect and defend the State of Israel and then maybe USA if not Greed.America is winning the war in Iraq and Afghanistan with Low-Tech and No-Tech. All the Hi-Tech... (CBS News -- World)
Chinese general enters US military core Nov 3, 2009
"The US is interested in expanding bilateral military cooperation, boosting cooperation with China on Iran and North Korea, persuading the Chinese to explain their military programs, especially their nuclear modernization and development of anti-ship ballistic missiles. The US will also urge China to reduce its military buildup opposite Taiwan.". Drew Thompson, director of China studies at The Nixon Center, sees China's decision to have Xu address a public audience on this trip as an indicator... (Asia Times Online)
Father of China's space tech program dies at 98 Nov 1, 2009
He led the development of China's first nuclear-armed ballistic missiles and worked on its first satellite, launched in 1970 ... During World War II, Qian helped to design ballistic missiles for the U.S. military. (MSNBC -- International)
To defend against Iran missiles, US and Israel conduct joint exercises Oct 30, 2009
These include long-range coastal antiship missiles, submarine-launched and airborne versions of antiship missiles, and long-range ballistic missiles, to name a few, according to the Middle East Military Balance, a database maintained by the INSS. Yiftah Shapir, the director of that project, says that as much as Israel knows, the various unknowns remain troublesome wildcards in the deck of Middle East war games. "How these systems can stand against the Iranian missiles is a big question," he... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
* Next 12 months key for US arms sales: analyst Oct 30, 2009
Bernard Cole, a professor at the National War College, said China was expanding and modernizing its armed forces X from ballistic missiles to submarines X in a clear attempt to deter and delay US entry into any military confrontation with Taiwan. Cole said the US Navy was shrinking X making it even more difficult for the US to intercede X as the financial interrelationship between the US and China grows. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
US, China militaries talk more: Does that make world safer? Oct 29, 2009
Xu assured a US audience this week that China's development of ballistic missiles, an advanced submarine fleet, anti-satellite missiles, and a top-flight Air Force was "entirely for self-defense. We will not and could not threaten any other country," he insisted. US military planners, however, are especially concerned by Beijing's progress in developing missiles that could knock out US satellites. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Top Article: Neighbourly Caution Oct 28, 2009
The 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests and the operationalising of ballistic missiles brought about strategic parity between the two countries, changing the nature of warfare between them. China's reported targeting of nearly 50-60 Indian strategic hubs or cities and th 00004000 e success of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation in testing intermediate-range missiles and a ballistic missile defence system point to the emergence of mutual deterrence. (India Times, India)
$1B Aegis missile defense upgrade deal awarded Oct 28, 2009
Program will increase number of ships able to engage ballistic missiles, conduct long-range surveillance and tracking missions ... Nineteen U.S. Navy ships and two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships currently have the capability to engage ballistic missiles and conduct long-range surveillance and tracking missions, company officials said. (FCW.com)
* Chinese general defends PLAs military spending Oct 28, 2009
In his address to an invited group of defense and foreign policy experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Xu said that Chinas development of weapons and military equipment X including cruise and ballistic missiles X was purely defensive, limited in scope and justified given the vast area of China, the severity of the challenges facing us. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Russia Balks at Obama's Zero Nuke Talks Oct 28, 2009
The currently uncounted weapons include those in storage and so-called tactical nuclear weapons, designed to be used on the battlefield rather than placed on intercontinental ballistic missiles. The commission envisages eliminating all nuclear weapons worldwide by 2030. (Newsmax)
Beijing runs a diplomatic marathon Oct 28, 2009
The erstwhile communist allies signed a pact on mutual notification of plans for launching ballistic missiles. Li Daguang, a military expert at China's National Defense University, said this testified to the "special relationship" between the two countries, which already enjoy an "all-weather strategic partnership". (Asia Times Online)
* EDITORIAL : The former bitter rivals fantasy Oct 27, 2009
If Taiwan and China were indeed former bitter rivals, the Peoples Liberation Army would not continue its military build-up by adding to the ballistic missiles it aims at Taiwan, conducting simulations of an amphibious invasion of Taiwan or developing a variety of weapons systems X from submarines to anti-ship ballistic missiles X that could be used in a war over Taiwan. Nor would Beijing be using Chinese tourists as an economic weapon to punish Taiwan when the latter invites political... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Raytheon lands 2 defense contracts worth $100 million Oct 27, 2009
The system is intended to shoot down short-range ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets and cruise missiles while descending on a target. Raytheon received the contracts from Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Raytheon will co-develop the missile component of the David's Sling system with Rafael and perform development, production and logistical support for the system's launch component. (AZCentral -- Business)
* A Hu meeting deserves attention Oct 26, 2009
Ma will play the cross-strait relations card X as his government has done since he was inaugurated in May last year X to cultivate an image that once (and if) he is re-elected, he will engage with his Chinese counterpart on political issues such as demanding that the PRC remove the more than 1,400 ballistic missiles it points at Taiwan, strengthening military -confidence-building mechanisms and signing a peace agreement. An earlier meeting with Hu would boost his campaign for re-election... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Dont put US credibility to the test Oct 26, 2009
China is fortifying its nuclear deterrent with road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles such as the DF-31As showcased at the Oct. 1 military parade in Tiananmen Square, and with formidable Type 094 ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs). This weaponry will guarantee Beijings capacity to strike US cities in wartime. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
'A Fiery Peace in a Cold War,' by Neil Sheehan Oct 26, 2009
That Cold War was about ideology, espionage, proxy wars and an arms race featuring nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles ... "A Fiery Peace in a Cold War," Neil Sheehan's exciting and highly readable new book, is a history of something that did not take place (World War III), told through the biography of one individual who was exceptionally talented at making things happen: Bernard "Bennie" Schriever, the man responsible for the development of those intercontinental ballistic missiles, which he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why Missile Defense Doesn't Work Oct 24, 2009
" What drugs are you on, dude? Maybe time you got off your "MED"s Anyone with any technical education, and who has seriously followed the USA-193 story knows that the govt. story is CRAP! The link you gave links to Prof Higgins self-aggrandizing story. The final argument, as anyone with an education will be glad to inform you can be found at: http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/2009/bullsht-hydrazine-story The title of that post on that authoritative blog is " The Bullshit Hydrazine Story" That is... (Slate)
Lockheed-Moorestown unit gets $1B contract Oct 23, 2009
The Aegis BMD system enables ships equipped with it to intercept and destroy short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, and locate and track intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to Lockheed Martin s Web site. It is on board 18 U.S. Navy ships and two Japanese destroyers, according to the site. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Koreas silent on reported meeting Oct 23, 2009
NORTH KOREA 2009 TESTS 4 July - Seven suspected ballistic missiles fired 2 July - four short-range cruise missiles launched 25 May - second underground nuclear test brings new UN sanctions 25/26 May - series of short-range rockets fired 5 April - N Korea says long-range rocket was satellite launch. "I have nothing to say," an official at the South's presidential Blue House said, when asked to confirm the reports. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
N. Korea still a threat to stability, US asserts Oct 23, 2009
In addition to the traditional military threat, North Korea s ballistic missiles and emerging nuclear weapons programs have a destabilizing effect both regionally and internationally, Gates said at a joint news conference. We will stand together. (Boston Globe)
US VP Biden woos Poland after missile program cut Oct 22, 2009
The Obama plan would place SM-3 anti-ballistic missiles at a former air base in the town of Redzikowo in northern Poland _ the same site that was to host U.S. missile interceptors in underground silos under the Bush plan ... Moscow, meanwhile, perceives the new plan as less threatening because it wouldn't initially involve interceptors capable of shooting down Russia's intercontinental ballistic missiles, experts say. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
* PRC missiles impeding relations: MND Oct 21, 2009
China's navy has been boosted by the introduction of nuclear-powered attack submarines and major combat vehicles armed with medium-range ballistic missiles capable of striking moving targets at sea. The purpose is to deter or delay foreign aircraft carriers coming to the rescue of Taiwan should war break out in the Strait, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Click to read:Pentagon Scientist Charged with Espionage Oct 20, 2009
"Sounds like he (Nozette) had a very clear picture of how he wanted things to work in this arrangement. Too bad answers in life aren't always this clear. He sounded like a successful scientist, as far as his work went. by bajajohn1 October 19, 2009 11:31 PM EDT Why does Israel want our satellite technology? Is is to acquire the capability to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles? by pensacola8-2009 October 19, 2009 11:31 PM EDT It is a good thing we caught him, but I will remind readers... (CBS News)
* US Congress to hear Taiwan resolution Oct 18, 2009
The resolution says that grave concerns exist in Congress over the continued deployment by China of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles aimed at Taiwan. It instructs Obama to seek a public and unequivocal renunciation by the Chinese leadership of any threat or use of force against Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says Oct 17, 2009
The U.S. military is also cooperating with Japan and other Asian nations to address what the Pentagon considers a growing threat from China's short-range ballistic missiles in the region, while also developing the means to counter an attack by China's long-range missiles ... Closer to home, the Pentagon is studying how to defend against a Scud or other short-range ballistic missiles fired by an enemy from a ship within a few hundred miles of the U.S. coast. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Oct 17, 2009
While Reagan imagined a shield against a massive Soviet attack, President Bush has pursued a more limited system aimed at thwarting a small number of ballistic missiles that might be fired at the United States not by a major power such as Russia or China but by a smaller adversary such as North Korea or Iran ... Kathleen Paige, who has led a parallel Pentagon effort to develop a ship-based system for intercepting short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
The future of Russia-China relations is looking bright following Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's three-day visit to China, which included the 14th Chinese-Russian prime ministers' meeting with Chinese premier.• Putin's first official visit to Beijing enthuses Russian media Oct 16, 2009
The two premiers held their 14th regular meeting in Beijing, which included a framework agreement on Russia's export of natural gas to China, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on high-speed trains and an agreement on mutual notification of ballistic missiles and launch of carrier rockets. Russian media considered Putin's first official to Beijing as prime minister a success, saying the two countries had accomplished win-win situations in trade and economic cooperation. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Pyongyang accuses Seoul of intrusion Oct 16, 2009
South Korea has pushed for longer-range weaponry to counter a threat from hundreds of North Korean ballistic missiles. Under an agreement with the US, which stations 28,500 troops in South Korea and guarantees a nuclear umbrella in case of war, Seoul limits its ballistic missiles to a maximum range of 300km. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Koreas family talks amid tensions Oct 16, 2009
NORTH KOREA 2009 TESTS 4 July - Seven suspected ballistic missiles fired 2 July - four short-range cruise missiles launched 25 May - second underground nuclear test brings new UN sanctions 25/26 May - series of short-range rockets fired 5 April - N Korea says long-range rocket was satellite launch. Although South Korea has said ties cannot truly improve until the North ends its nuclear programmes, it has appeared to allow for the possibility of offering humanitarian aid. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders Oct 16, 2009
The removal of the wing commander came days after an Air Force investigation blamed "driver error" for an August accident in which a truck carrying parts for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) went off the road and tipped on its side ... The 91st Missile Wing, which oversees 150 Minuteman II ballistic missiles, also failed an inspection by the Defence Threat Reduction Agency in 2008, Captain Toni Tones, a spokeswoman for Air Force Space Command, told AFP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination reaches new high Oct 16, 2009
During Putin's stay in Beijing, the two countries inked an agreement on mutual notification of ballistic missiles and launch of carrier rockets, demonstrating the extraordinary level of strategic mutual trust. BOOSTING BILATERAL TRADE & ECONOMIC COOPERATION. (Xinhuanet, China)
Now that's a bold Korea move - Sven set to lead Kim Jong-il's men Oct 15, 2009
There will also be questions about what fee Notts County's owners, Qadbak, might be receiving from a nation which has test-fired intercontinental ballistic missiles and a nuclear bomb. Eriksson will be aware of the challenge in football terms with the team he is set to lead after it had a training camp in France this month that included a 0-0 draw against the French second division side Nantes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Government keeps mum after alleged missile test Oct 15, 2009
China celebrated 60 years of Communist rule on Oct. 1 by parading high-tech weapons, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, through the streets of Beijing. Asked for comment yesterday, Wendell Minnick of the Defense News global weekly said: I am skeptical there was a test of the HF-2E cruise missile. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
U.S. calls on DPRK to come back to six-party process Oct 14, 2009
Dismissing international opposition, the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test on May 25 and since then has fired at least seven ballistic missiles. It also boycotted the six-party talks on its nuclear program. (Xinhuanet, China)
China, Russia ink 12 deals during Putin visit Oct 14, 2009
The agreements include a framework agreement on Russia's export of natural gas to China, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on high-speed train and an agreement on mutual notification of ballistic missiles and launch of carrier rockets. Wen and Putin also reached consensus on cooperation in various fields. (Xinhuanet, China)
* N Korea fires five missiles and declares no sail zone Oct 13, 2009
A UN resolution bans North Korea from launching ballistic missiles, but there are no international agreements that bar it from test-launching short-range missiles. Also See: This story has been viewed 330 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Report: N. Korea Preparing to Fire More Missiles Oct 13, 2009
North Korea test-fired five short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters Monday the regime's first missile launches since early July. The latest launches came as Washington considers whether to accept Pyongyang's proposal for direct talks. (Fox News)
Russia to deploy new multiple-warhead missiles in December Oct 13, 2009
MOSCOW, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Russia will put the new multiple-warhead RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in December, the commander of the Strategic Missile Force (SMF) said on Tuesday. Andrei Shvaichenko was quoted by local media as telling reporters outside Moscow that the SMF plans to conduct five missile launches by the end of the year. (Xinhuanet, China)
India tests medium range missiles Oct 13, 2009
India has successfully tested two short-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, defence officials say. The Prithvi-II missiles were launched from Chandipur in the eastern state of Orissa into the Bay of Bengal at 1028 and 1033 local time. (BBC News -- South Asia)
New Korea reunion talks 'agreed' Oct 13, 2009
NORTH KOREA 2009 TESTS 4 July - Seven suspected ballistic missiles fired 2 July - four short-range cruise missiles launched 25 May - second underground nuclear test brings new UN sanctions 25/26 May - series of short-range rockets fired 5 April - N Korea says long-range rocket was satellite launch. Last week the North told visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao it was willing to return to the six-party talks, but only after direct negotiations with the United States to improve "hostile relations". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
World travel and challenges highlight Muscatine native's career Oct 13, 2009
Col. Toye s assignments were in electronics, intelligence and ballistic missiles. His last field assignment was a director of operations for the Minuteman Missile Wing at Grand Forks, N.D.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Two Prithvi missiles tested back-to-back Oct 13, 2009
With the 700-km Agni-I and 2,000-km-plus Agni-II ballistic missiles still to be inducted into the forces, the advanced version of Prithvi is currently the mainstay of SFC. The Army had earlier ordered 75 Prithvi-I and 62 Prithvi-II missiles worth around Rs 1,500 crore, while IAF had gone in for 63 Prithvi-II missiles for Rs 906 crore. The Navy, in turn, has orders worth Rs 116 crore for Dhanush (a Prithvi variant with a 330-km range) missiles for its two dual-tasked warships, INS... (India Times, India)
U.S.-Israeli exercise demonstrating strategic relationship Oct 13, 2009
According to Beaver, the U.S. cannot be seen to be developing strike missiles because of the Missile Technology Control Regime and so restricts its research and development of defensive programs, but Israel is thought to be developing its own arsenal and already has medium-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. OTHER FACTORS. (Xinhuanet, China)
File: Nuclear-capable Prithvi-II clears user trial test Oct 12, 2009
With the 700-km Agni-I and 2,000-km-plus Agni-II ballistic missiles still to be inducted into the armed forces in adequate numbers, the advanced version of Prithvi is currently the mainstay of the SFC.. Wednesday's test of the 8. (India Times, India)
India testfires nuclear capable Prithvi 2 missile Oct 12, 2009
NEW DELHI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- India Monday testfired two nuclear capable short range ballistic missiles Prithvi 2 from Chandipur in the eastern Indian state of Orissa's Balasore district, Defense Ministry sources said. The second missile was fired five minutes after the first was fired, said the sources. (Xinhuanet, China)
Large insect sparked missile trucks crash Oct 11, 2009
The Air Force said the truck from Minot Air Force Base's 91st Missile Wing, which overturned Aug. 31 on a gravel road in northwest North Dakota, was carrying rocket engine parts for intercontinental ballistic missiles but no nuclear material. The shipment also contained two tanks of liquid rocket fuel, but never was in danger of exploding or leaking, the military said. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Missile Expert: Senate Vote Sends Message Oct 10, 2009
The announcement the administration was canceling the program in favor of a smaller sea- and land-based missile defense system that focuses on defending Europe and the Middle East from short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles disturbed many on Capitol Hill ... Unlike the existing shipborne and land-based missile interceptors, the latter missile is intended to shoot down ICBMs rather than short- or intermediate range ballistic missiles ... Korb says he supports the administrations... (Newsmax)
Setting off to find America Oct 7, 2009
Wall, S.D., is a town so small (population: 818) and distant from anything resembling a city that the U.S. Air Force kept its nuclear-tipped Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missiles gassed up and ready to go in nearby silos during the Cold War. Locals like to say that Wall is surrounded by "miles and miles of miles and miles.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A New Kind of 'Top Gun' for a New Kind of War Oct 5, 2009
Petrizzo spent much of the first six years of his Air Force career tending to intercontinental ballistic missiles. But he left his Montana base last weekend for his new permanent Predator posting at Creech. (Time.com)
Uranium policy a hypocrisy Oct 5, 2009
As China celebrates the 60th anniversary of communist rule with a slickly orchestrated march down the Avenue of Eternal Peace to Tiananmen Square that featured new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles, it is a fitting moment to question Australia's role as uranium supplier to the crouching tiger of our region. After the United Nations Security Council, with a push from US President Barack Obama, agreed to a historic resolution last month to rid the world of nuclear weapons,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Although flawed in technical details, ‘Fiery Peace in a Cold War’ reveals neglected part of US-Soviet arms race Oct 4, 2009
A Fiery Peace in the Cold War tells a neglected story: the race between the Soviet Union and the United States to field nuclear-armed ballistic missiles to forestall a potential nuclear Pearl Harbor by ensuring a wary standoff backed by the threat of nuclear retaliation ... Schriever worked at the center of the contentious effort within the 1950s US military to field a fleet of intercontinental ballistic missiles against the wishes of Curtis LeMay, the Strategic Air Command general who favored... (Boston Globe)
China's place in the world Oct 3, 2009
Goose-stepping soldiers, tanks and intercontinental ballistic missiles filed through Tiananmen Square, past the eponymous Gate of Heavenly Peace, where, 60 years ago, as every Chinese schoolchild is taught (wrongly, it now seems), Mao Zedong declared that the Chinese people had stood up. For many Chinese, daily life remains a grim struggle, and their government rapacious, arbitrary and corrupt (see ). (The Economist)
The Other Iran Threat Oct 3, 2009
The S-300 is essentially the Russian equivalent of the American Patriot: quick-reaction missiles designed to defend large areas of airspace against incoming airplanes and ballistic missiles. Although the S-300 has never been tested under combat conditions, military experts have a high opinion of its capabilities -- especially those of the more recent variants like the (known in the West as the SA-20B), which can track 100 targets while engaging up to 12. (Slate)
PRC Turns 60 Oct 2, 2009
The display of military power and unabashed patriotism included goose-stepping troops, tanks, artillery, a regiment of intercontinental nuclear-capable ballistic missiles and flyovers by about 150 military aircraft. 2009 Financial Times. (The American Conservative)
US targets banks in effort to restart NKorea talks Oct 2, 2009
Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama warned the world community that North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles threaten not only North Asia but the whole international community, and "cannot be condoned under any circumstances.". Hatoyama told the U.N. General Assembly that it is imperative that North Korea obey Security Council resolutions and that the international community enforce them. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
