Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 24, 2010



Rocket-Launched ‘Rapid Eye’ Drone’s Rapid Demise -- The Danger Room

Drones are an indispensable tool in modern warfare: They can loiter for hours, providing crucial surveillance of distant targets. But what if you need to get a drone somewhere in a hurry?

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Threat in Asia is anti-ship missiles
-- Washington Times

U.S. eyes fixed price terms for missile defense -- Reuters

Toward the 200 Ship Navy Pt 1 -- New Wars

Toward the 200 Ship Navy Pt 2 -- New Wars

General Atomics attracts first customer for Avenger UAV, claims Lockheed -- Flight Global

Airbus Naughty, Says WTO -- DoD Buzz

Charges eyed for ex-Blackwater boss -- Yahoo News/AP

Indian military to weaponize world's hottest chili -- AP

Snipers Upgraded -- Strategy Page

A Contest For Miss Landmine to Sweden -- Scandasia (Hat Tip: War is Boring)

Enjoying the view of San Francisco Bay from the open cargo door of a C130 cargo (Pic) -- Reddit

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