Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 27, 2009

USS Anzio (CG 68) in the Gulf. Photo from New Wars

Aegis Battleships Misused In Drug War -- New Wars

From Navy News we learn of an astounding drug bust by one of the world’s most powerful warships:

USS Anzio (CG 68), operating as part of the Combined Maritime Forces, a U.S.-led coalition supporting maritime security operations in the region, seized approximately four tons of hashish found aboard a skiff Oct. 15 in the Gulf of Aden, with an estimated street-value of $28 million.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEW BRIEFS

The Toughest Bird In The Upper Atmosphere -- Strategy Page

Clinton Hints at Revolutionary Nuclear Posture Review -- Aviation Week

Russia Violating Treaty By Developing Missile -- The Bulletin

Faulty steering system to blame for Bulava's latest flop -- RIA Novosti

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense -- Lockheed Martin

Raytheon Awarded More Than $100 Million For New Missile Defense System -- Raytheon

Japan navy holds review -- Straits Times

India to launch first military satellite in 2010 -- People's Daily

The China CyberSyndrome -- Defense Tech

Marine General Caps a 41-Year Career -- Military.com

Hypnosis May Help Heal Mental Wounds -- Military.com

1 comment:

T. Greer said...

Brookyards-

A friend passed this link on to me, and I would be interested on hearing your thoughts on the matter. (I don't remember you posting anything on the issue when it first came out, but that could be by mistake.)

http://jnkish.blogspot.com/2009/10/nasa-bomb-hit-dry-hole-rediffcom-india.html


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