Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 27, 2010



CF-18 Crash Pilot Applauds Ejection Seat -- CBC News

Suffered compression fractures in three vertebrae

The Canadian Forces pilot who ejected from a fighter jet just moments before it crashed and exploded suffered back injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.

"I feel extremely lucky considering the magnitude of the accident — Martin Baker is my new best friend!" said Capt. Brian Bews, 36, in his first public statement since Friday's crash in Lethbridge, Alta.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

'Bodies found' as Israeli helicopter crashes in Romania -- BBC

Japan Must Prepare for 'Contingencies': Panel
-- Defense News/AFP

FARNBOROUGH: General Atomics says Avenger ready for RAF -- Flight Global

India Conducts Successful Missile Defense Test
-- Global Security Newswire

U.S. Considering Saudi Arms Sales Valued at Up to $30 billion -- Defpro

Israel Identifies The Perfect Terrorist -- Strategy Page

Cybercrime: Defense Companies Pay Out -- NextGov

White House, CIA lawyers in dark before terrorist videos destroyed; evidence of obstruction? -- FOX News

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