Space and counter space

Article Abstract:

The US Air Force has taken cue from Quadrennial Defense Review and is focusing its nonclassified efforts at space superiority on systems that would enhance knowledge of what is in orbit as well as its ability to know if American space systems are under attack. Gen. T. Michael Moseley observed that this is what the US must do to avoid a Pearl Harbor in space with the emphasis on space situational awareness rather than attacks of adversary systems.

Space Research and Technology, Space Science Applicatns & Tech, Technology application, Space technology, Space weapons

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Eyes of the fighter: Aircraft targeting pods-Litening, Sniper, LANTIRN are turning the fighter force into an all-seeing eye

Article Abstract:

Various targeting pods are developed and pressed into service to enhance bombing accuracy, as part of the US' intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) network. The airborne sensors help generate instant situation updates, either automatically or via the pilot to troops engaged in combat, vastly improving the ability to find and engage the enemy.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Electro-Optical Tracking & Targeting, Evaluation, Electro-optical targeting systems, LANTIRN (Weapons system)

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Paths to air dominance

Article Abstract:

Modernization of the combat Air Force is a strategic necessity and the new aerospace technology will give Washington more military options at an affordable price. The F/A-22 Raptor has cleared operational tests, is in production and it will be declared operational in December 2005.

Strategic aspects, Air warfare, F/A-22 (Aircraft)

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