NORAD: From mountain to volcano?

Posted by Matt in October 20th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Military, U.S., Military, NORAD, U.S.

NORAD goes from under a mountain to basement. That’s certainly smart just as the Russians are starting cold war II. Sources say a risky situation is only growing more so.
As Sen. Wayne Allard this week declared support for Cheyenne Mountain’s transition to “warm standby,” sources familiar with the surveillance bunker allege U.S. Northern Command is [...]

Flight of the Extreme UAVs, From Smallest to Deadliest

Posted by Matt in October 19th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Military, U.S., Military, U.S., UAVs

As unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, become a staple of modern military operations, their uses and forms have grown more varied. Today they range from slingshot-launched spybots to global guardians. In fact, the acronym itself may be morphing into UAS (unmanned aerial systems) to indicate that these are not just aircraft, but systems that include [...]

Canadian engine flies Chinese attack helicopter

Posted by Matt in October 18th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Americas, China, Military, Americas, Canada, China, Military

China’s newest attack helicopter is powered by Canadian-built engines, a development military analysts say could spark a backlash against Canada’s aerospace industry from U.S. lawmakers concerned about technology being transferred into the wrong hands.
Other analysts are questioning why Canada would sell engines to a nation that has used its military to crush internal dissent.
The engines [...]

US Eyes Military Base in Lebanon

Posted by Matt in October 18th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Middle East, Military, U.S., Lebanon, Middle East, Military, U.S.

The delegation also acknowledged that Russian presence in northern Syria is a counter-balance to US presence in the region and “is a reminiscence of the Cold War era”.
The undersecretary hinted that the Russian military poses threats to the US interests and said the US policymakers are exploring new strategies to counter Russian show of military [...]

Russian military resurgence raises US concerns

Posted by Matt in October 17th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Military, Russia, Military, Russia

A Russian military resurgence bolstered by booming oil wealth is raising some concern here about where Moscow is headed, US defense officials and outside experts say.
Threats by Russia to withdraw from key arms control treaties, reaffirmed by President Vladimir Putin last week in Moscow with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert [...]

China to accelerate defence modernization drive, says president Hu Jintao

Posted by Matt in October 16th, 2007 | no comment

Published in China, Military, China, Military

China’s military forces will speed up their modernization drive over the coming five years, and adopt high-tech battle systems along with an upgraded training programme, Chinese president Hu Jintao said Monday as part of his keynote speech at the opening of the Communist Party Congress. The Congress convenes every five years.
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U.S., British Militaries May Deploy Flying Saucers

Posted by Matt in October 16th, 2007 | no comment

Published in Britain, Military, U.S., Britain, Military, U.S.

Researchers in England have developed their own flying saucer â€” and it might be going to work for the U.S. and British militaries.
GFS Projects’ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can soar high in the air, hover, bank and fly over any terrain, making it ideal for military surveillance.
â€¢ Click here to see video of the [...]