Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 15, 2009

‘Tough Year Indeed:’ Donley At AFA -- DoD Buzz

Stopping further production of the F-22, cutting other Air Force programs and retiring 250 legacy fighters all added up to “a tough year indeed” for the organization he leads, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley said in the opening address to the Air Force Association’s annual conference.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

C-5 sets unofficial records in Dover flight -- Air Force Times

First production Nimrod MRA4 takes to the skies -- BAE Systems

Congressmen seek more F-22s, other upgrades, for Langley AFB -- Daily Press

The Air Force needs an additional 171 rescue helicopters -- Air Force Times

Venezuela’s ‘Shop ’til You Drop’ Deal with Russia -- The Danger Room

Patriot Missiles Offered to Turkey in $7.8 Billion Arms Deal -- Bloomberg

Israel's JSF Schedule Up in the Air Again -- Defense Professionals

Work begins on advanced naval anti-ship missile -- Your Defense News

Lessons from the Last War at Sea Pt 1 -- New Wars

Terrorists Desperately Seeking SAM Missiles -- Strategy Page

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