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US, Russia finalize nuclear arms treatyWashington (AFP) March 27, 2010 US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev have finalized a historic new deal to cut long-range nuclear arms, argeeing to slash the number of deployed warheads by a third. After months of intense negotiations, the pair sealed what Obama called "the most comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades," as they hailed improved ties that hit a low under US president George W. Bush. The new pact, due to be signed April 8 in Prague by both the presidents of the ... read more |
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Aegis Weapon System Tested During International Multiple Ship Demonstration
Moorestown, NJ (SPX) Mar 17, 2010Lockheed Martin, in support of the U.S. Navy, successfully completed Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) for Aegis Combat Systems installed aboard U.S. and Spanish navy ships. The last time these two nations participated in a combined CSSQT was in 2007. The latest event was conducted at sea last week in the vicinity of Pt. Mugu, CA and involved U.S. Navy destroyers USS Dewey (D ... more India's defense shield test fails
New Delhi (UPI) Mar 16, 2009 India's bid to bolster its defenses with a missile shield has suffered a major setback, officials say, following a botched test launch this week. The test was effectively abandoned after one of the two missiles in the operation deviated off course because of a snag in the system, officials said. "The flight test was planned to demonstrate the interception of a tactical ballistic ... more Northrop Grumman To Supply Integrated Bridge Systems For New Indian Navy Fleet Tankers
Charlottesville VA (SPX) Mar 17, 2010Northrop Grumman has been selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for two new fleet tankers being built in Italy for the Indian Navy. The IBS orders were placed with Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine unit by the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri, which is under contract to build the two tankers at its shipyards in Liguria and Palermo. Terms of the contract for the IBS were ... more |
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NATO Commander Backs Cooperation With Russia On Missile DefenseWashington DC (RIA Novosti) Mar 11, 2010 The new U.S. adoptive approach for European missile defense includes the possibility of using a Russian radar system as part of an integrated system, NATO's top military officer has said. Adm. James G. Stavridis, NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe and commander of U.S. European Command, told the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he supported the idea of partnering with Russia as a way to enhance security against shared missile threats. "First, it would create a zon ... read more |
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