News about Russia, China, Iran, Israel and More.
Washington Post
Nuclear proliferation: Are we moving toward Cold war 2.0?Scientific American - Sep 30, 2008If you thought the Cold war was over—that long, nuclear standoff that shaped the last five decades of the 20th century—think again. …Russia challenges west with nuclear overhaul guardian.co.ukDifferent attitudes or same old posture? Guardian UnlimitedIs Russia Preparing for an […]
AFP
Israel army buys self-destruct cluster bombs: radioAFP - Sep 30, 2008JERUSALEM (AFP) — The Israeli army is equipping itself with self-destruct cluster bombs in order to lower the number of civilian victims of this type of …Israel switches to home-made cluster bombs PRESS TVIDF to halt use of US cluster bombs YnetnewsIsrael switches from […]
Defense Contributions Help NASA’s 50-Year LegacyPressZoom (press release), Netherlands - Sep 30, 2008The long list of military members who became “firsts” at NASA didn’t stop there. Glenn, who flew 59 combat missions during World war II and another 63 …
Washington Post
Is Russia Preparing for an Arms Race with the West?World Politics Review - Sep 30, 2008But while Russian defense spending has already been rising in recent years, one long-term effect of the Georgia war could be to accelerate Russia’s military …Russia Flexes Muscles in Oil Deal With Chávez New York TimesRussia challenges west with […]
Russian army to begin autumn draft on October 1ITAR-TASS, Russia - Sep 30, 2008… The Russian army is beginning the autumn draft on October 1, under which 219000 citizens of 18 to 27 years age would be eligible for military service, …Russian General Staff faces major ‘overhaul’ RIA Novosti all 2 news articles
BBC News
EUCOM sends personnel to Israel to build radar systemStars and Stripes, DC - Sep 29, 2008According to the military, the radar is purely defensive and useful against medium- and long-range ballistic missile attacks.Why are the Revolutionary Guards running Iran’s ICBM program United Press InternationalUS supplies long-range radar to Israel - officials Reuters IndiaIsrael: A […]
The Moscow Times
India, Russia set up panel to sort out defence issuesIndian Express, India - Sep 29, 2008In a meeting on India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation on Monday, visiting Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and his Indian counterpart AK Antony …India, Russia extend life of military technical cooperation panel … domain-BRussian, Indian defense ministers hold talks in New […]
Iran’s satellite booster likely to have ICBM capabilityUnited Press International - Sep 29, 2008According to Western intelligence sources, Safir-1 may be a spinoff of Shahab-3, a well-known Iranian intermediate-range ballistic missile. On Feb. …
Gates: Troops staying in Iraq regardless of electionCNN International - Sep 29, 2008Both have primitive ground offensive capabilities and ballistic missile programs of increasing range. Both have a record of proliferation and ties to …
Telegraph.co.uk
Jitters over China’s military muscleSydney Morning Herald, Australia - Sep 29, 2008CHINA is developing a modern military that will be the equal of Western armies, say defence analysts. A conference in London heard that within the next …China aims for military might Telegraph.co.uk all 5 news articles
BBC News
JEWISH NEW YEAR, Israel SEALS ACCESS WITH WEST BANKAgenzia Giornalistica Italia, Italy - Sep 29, 2008… cases or those justified by special health-related reasons, having received previous authorization from Israeli military authorities in the West bank. …Police probe rightist Web forums in search for Sternhell attackers Ha’aretzIsraeli historian critical of settlements wounded in bomb attack […]
Aljazeera.net
Palestine: Israeli military invades Nablus cityThe Muslim News, UK - Sep 29, 2008A large Israeli military force invaded the West Bank city of Nablus early on Sunday morning, Palestinian security sources reported. …Israeli military invades Nablus city International Middle East Media CenterRattling the Cage: Militias in the mirror Jerusalem PostOlmert disavows “Greater Israel“; settlers attack […]
BBC News
US supplies long-range radar to Israel - officialsReuters India, India - Sep 28, 2008It would let the Arrow engage an Iranian Shehab-3 ballistic missile about halfway through what would be its 11-minute flight to Israel. The Israeli military …EUCOM sends personnel to Israel to build radar system Stars and StripesUS establishes permanent radar site in […]
Nepal to get Chinese military aidHindu, India - Sep 27, 2008… who is on an official visit to China. It further states Mr. Thapa also met Guo Boxiong, Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission, …China military aid to be used as needed Kantipur OnlineChina grants Rs 62.5 m military aid to Nepal Press Trust of […]
Washington Post
Russia Flexes Muscles in Oil Deal With ChávezNew York Times, United States - Sep 27, 2008Aleksandr Golts, an independent Russian military analyst, said the announcement conveyed a clear message, both to Russians and foreigners: that Russia “has …Russia challenges west with nuclear overhaul guardian.co.ukUS unfazed by Russian nuclear plans Aljazeera.netRussia to upgrade nuclear deterrent […]
Post-Olympics China pursues further opening-up红网, China - 33 minutes agoThese are great efforts toward China’s military openness and transparency,” said Brigadier General John Seward of the US Army. He was among more than 110 …
Times Online
Agreement elusive as US bailout talks collapseThe National, United Arab Emirates - 44 minutes ago“Israel gave serious thought this spring to launching a military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites but was told by President George W Bush that he would not …Video: Rescuing the bailout ReutersVideoSenators consider rescue plan…FBI probe…Democrats give up on … […]
The Market Oracle
McCain: ‘New 9/11′ less likely now than after attacksCNN - 1 hour agoHe also said Iranian nuclear weapons would be an “existential threat to the state of Israel” and would encourage other countries in the Middle East to seek …Candidates Set To Spar On Foreign Policy Evening BulletinPres. debate: economy and foreign affairs […]
Times Online
Iran Is a Stabilizing Power in Afghanistan and IraqThe Seoul Times, South Korea - 1 hour agoHowever, the main negatives that come from Saudi Arabia are always glossed over and of course another $20 billion dollar military contract was signed …Video: Bush: Russia violated UN Charter RussiaTodayFinance crisis overshadows UN debate The Canberra TimesIranian […]
Telegraph.co.uk
EDITORIAL: Nuclear flattop’s arrivalAsahi Shimbun, Japan - 2 hours agoIn 1996, when tensions arose between China and Taiwan, two US aircraft carriers put on a show of military power in waters near Taiwan. …Aircraft carrier to aid stability in Asia The Daily YomiuriJapanese protesters meet nuclear-powered USS George Washington in … Telegraph.co.uk all 200 news […]
Times Online
Russia is upgrading military readinessMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 2 hours agoWith Europe and the United States united in condemnation of Russia’s military actions, Russian leaders began reaching out to countries like Venezuela that …Video: Chavez wants stronger arms trade with Russia RussiaTodayRussia to build missile defence shield and Times OnlinePutin and Chavez in […]
Ten National Security MythsNew America Foundation, DC - 3 hours agoCivilian and military casualties in Iraq have indeed declined since the deployment of additional US forces. But to say the surge worked is misleading in …
The Moscow Times
Medvedev says crisis will not harm Russian army modernisationInternational Herald Tribune, France - 4 hours agoMedvedev has said the war in Georgia showed Russia needed to equip its army with more up to date weapons. Putin has said the military budget will grow by 28 …Medvedev Promises New Subs The Moscow Times all 3 […]
The Gore Presidency: An Alternative HistoryAmerican Chronicle, CA - 5 hours agoOnce President Gore reaffirmed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia, terminated development of the ballistic missile defense system, implemented a …
ABC News
Russia challenges west with nuclear overhaulguardian.co.uk, UK - 5 hours agoRussia wants to divide the world into spheres of influence. If not, we will prepare for nuclear war.” Felgenhauer said Russia’s military was old but still …Russia to overhaul air, naval defences: Medvedev The AgeRussia steps up the arms race IndependentRussia orders upgrade of […]
‘Missile Defense Asserts Itself This September’MarketWatch - 5 hours ago“The NFIRE satellite in orbit since April 24, 2007, was in position to study and collect data from a launched ballistic missile from Vandenberg AFB. …
GulfNews
New UN move on Iran nuclear plansguardian.co.uk, UK - 5 hours agoBefore arriving in New York, Ahmadinejad went further, warning that the Iranian military would “break the hand” of anyone attacking the country’s nuclear …US, Russia announce breakthrough on new Iran resolution Christian Science MonitorThe American Financial Crisis between Foes and Gloaters Dar Al-HayatBush’s Farewell […]
Woman Sentenced In Military Smuggling CaseKGTV, 10News.com, CA - 5 hours agoSAN DIEGO — A woman who conspired to smuggle measuring devices with military applications to China was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison and …
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