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The FOBS of war

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The operational system developed by USSR combining low-flying missiles and nuclear warheads was powerful enough to go into orbit and attack United States. The US in turn formed Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS), used as a pathfinder against the nuclear attack from Soviet Russia, that can take numerous commands and controls centers around Washington D.C. - the White House, and Pentagon.

Author: Eisel, Braxton
Publisher: Air Force Association
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2005
Russia, United States. Air Force, Soviet Union, Strategic aspects, Air forces

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Make or break? Osprey prepares for first operational deployment

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The article discusses on the highs and lows of the radical Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Author: Peacock, Lindsay
Publisher: Jane's Information Group
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
US Marine Corps, United States. Marine Corps, Military vehicles, Vehicles, Military

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A commitment to strategic airlift

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The article describes the use of strategic airlift to maintain national and alliance commitments.

Author: Carter, Michael
Publisher: Monch Publishing Group
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
Usage, Military strategy, Airlift, Military, Military airlift

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