Iran successfully test-fired a new surface-to-sea supersonic anti-warship ballistic missile. What they are calling the “Persian Gulf” is claimed to be capable of hitting warships and targets within a 300-kilometre range and has a warhead with 650 kilogram of explosives. SatNews report: During an operational demonstration the missile was fired at a target vessel floating… Continue Reading
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Russia Calls For Restraint After Iranian Missile Tests
Tensions are rising in and around Iran over their recent missile test-fires, both long and short-range. Also, there is new concern regarding the new discovery of a secret uranium enrichment plant. The tests come as the Islamic Republic started large-scale missile drills on Sunday. Many see this as a test for United States President Barack… Continue Reading
Decision Over Missile Defense System A Technological Reality
President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that the United States would be shelving the proposal for a European missile defense shield. The proposal would have placed radar systems and interceptor missiles in Poland and the Czech Republic. Russia had repeatedly expressed their disapproval over the defense shield, arguing that it would have interfered with the… Continue Reading
European Missile Defense System Shelved by Obama
President Barack Obama, along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates, announced today that the longtime debated missile defense system would not be continued. The missile defense system would have been built in Poland and the Czech Republic. The decision brought immediate criticism from Republicans. Ohio Representative John Boehner, the House minority leader said, “Scrapping the U.S…. Continue Reading
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