US military sets high-stakes missile-shield test Reuters - 11 hours ago By Jim Wolf WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US military is set to run a "realistic" test Friday of a system built to knock out long-range missiles that could be ...
‘Nuclear missiles can be fired within minutes in case of war’ Daily Times, Pakistan - 12 hours ago ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is capable of launching nuclear missiles on a short notice of 10 minutes in case India attacks Pakistan, nuclear scientist Dr Samar ...
World Briefing | Europe Russia: Countering US Missile Plans New York Times, United States - Dec 1, 2008 By AP Russia plans to upgrade its missiles to allow them to evade American weapons in space and penetrate any prospective missile shield, a Russian officer ...
Poland welcomes NATO support for missile defense Hindu, India - 23 hours ago WARSAW (AP): Poland has welcomed NATO's support for Warsaw's plan to host part of a planned US missile defense shield. Defense Minister Bogdan Klich says ...
Raytheon to upgrade missiles Bizjournals.com, NC - 20 hours ago Defense-industry giant Raytheon Corp. has won a $77.4 million contract to upgrade the guidance systems of 166 Patriot missiles. The work will be performed ...
Russia starts production of new ballistic missiles Reuters - Dec 1, 2008 By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has begun producing a new generation intercontinental missile, a senior government official said on Monday, ...
Russia's leaders optimistic about ties with US The Associated Press - Dec 4, 2008 He indicated that Moscow is encouraged by what it sees as Obama's skepticism about US missile defense sites in Europe — a system Moscow sees as a threat. ...
Missiles rally to beat Pecatonica Freeport Journal-Standard, IL - 4 hours ago When the game between the two ended, the Missiles (3-2, 1-0 NUIC East) had a win senior Jake Workman said they had “no business” of getting, 48-44, ...
Report: Russia to upgrade missiles The Associated Press - Nov 30, 2008 MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian general is quoted as saying the military will upgrade its missiles in response to US plans to deploy weapons in space. ...