The Strategy's ways and means

Article Abstract:

US President George W. Bush reassured in its strategy that the US has right to take preemptive action to thwart an attack or if its vital security interests are threatened. The US would protect itself with a new triad of offensive strike system, active and passive defense, including missile defense and a responsive infrastructure, which would offer more meaningful deterrence as well as add realistic defensive measures.

United States, General services, Missiles, International politics, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Rockets, Safety and security measures, Military policy, Bush, George W., Defense industry, Rockets (Ordnance), Defence industry, Guided missiles

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Setting a course for the Airborne Laser

Article Abstract:

The Airborne Laser is a high-energy laser system aboard a 747 airplane that could detect and shoot down theater ballistic missiles. The first craft will be ready for testing in 2005, and future enhancements could permit the airplanes to target ICBMs or ground targets.

Product development, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems, Lasers for Military Applicatns, Beam Weapons Systems, Military aspects, Ballistic missile defenses, Lasers, Military lasers, Ballistic missile defences, Directed-energy weapons

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The double-digit SAMs

Article Abstract:

Russia's arms deal to sell S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran is first of a series of anticipated sales of the systems to traditional US adversaries. An overview of the SA-10/20 systems is presented.

Foreign trade, Russia, Iran, Surface-to-Air Missiles, International trade, Aerospace industry, Guided missile industry, Surface to air missiles, Military assistance, Russian, Russian military assistance

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