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As Iran Tests Missile Fleet, Experts Map High-Tech Israeli Attack

Posted by Matt in July 9th, 2008 | no comment 
Published in Iran, Israel, Nuclear, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

An attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would be far more extensive than the 1980 raid. Some of the would-be targets for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) are hardened with concrete coverings and underground rooms. Dozens of planes would have to dodge radar and antiaircraft missile batteries to deliver multiple payloads of penetrating warheads—bought from the [...]

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Playing games with U.S. security

Posted by Matt in July 2nd, 2008 | no comment 
Published in Nuclear, U.S., , , , , , , , , , , ,

Obama’s feel-good approach puts nuclear deterrent at risk
More worrisome, Mr. Obama has called for de-alerting all of our 450 Minuteman III missiles - taking their warheads off and putting them in storage. This would effectively eliminate this critically important leg of our nuclear Triad. It would make it useless in a crisis, as it would [...]

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China missile test

Posted by Matt in June 12th, 2008 | no comment 
Published in China, Missiles, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Officials confirmed the JL-2 after it was first reported last week in two Japanese newspapers that quoted Japanese military sources.
“While the U.S. government provides insufficient informational warning about the JL-2’s capabilities, Asian sources have long commented it may eventually carry three to four warheads or a number of decoys,” said Richard Fisher, a military affairs [...]

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Russia destroys 20 ballistic missiles in 2008 under START treaty

Posted by Matt in June 9th, 2008 | no comment 
Published in Missiles, Russia, , , , , , , , , ,

Russia’s nuclear arsenal currently totals about 4,147 warheads on 848 delivery vehicles, while the U.S. deploys 5,914 warheads on 1,225 delivery vehicles, according to the U.S.-based Arms Control Association.
Russia’s SMF said U.S. experts had conducted a total of 340 inspections of ballistic missile launch sites in Russia since the START-1 treaty came into force on [...]

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China’s ballistic missile base near Taiwan

Posted by Matt in June 5th, 2008 | no comment 
Published in China, Military, Missiles, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Satellite photos of the Leping Ballistic Missile Base in China’s southeastern province of Jiangxi show that this is a key site for the deployment of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s DF-15A campaign tactical missiles. The direct distance from the base to Taiwan is 700 kilometers (435 miles).
It is apparent that the striking range of [...]

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StratCom: Warheads ready for a trade-in

Posted by Matt in April 7th, 2007 | no comment 
Published in Military, Nuclear, U.S., , , ,

The estimated 6,000 nuclear warheads still in U.S. submarines, missile silos and aircraft facilities remain reliable and safely stored. But StratCom officials warn that without restarting nuclear testing, scientists aren’t certain how long they can continue to give those assurances.
A new warhead, made with less hazardous materials and easier-to-test components, could ensure a reliable stockpile [...]

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