Monday, September 6, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 6, 2010

The X-51A hypersonic missile. (Source: U.S. Air Force)

India, Russia To Develop Missiles Having Speed Of 6,000 kmph -- Economic Times

NEW DELHI: India will soon become the first country to have cruise missiles with hyper speed of over 6,000 km per hour, as an agreement for their joint development will be signed with Russia during the visit of President Dmitry Medvedev here in December.

The first unit of Kudankulam nuclear plant, built by Russia in Tamil Nadu, will also be commissioned during the visit slated to begin from December 21.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

BrahMos test-fired, creates world record -- Times Of India

India: BrahMos Missile Test Was Successful -- Defense News

British guns used against Nato forces in Afghanistan -- The Telegraph

Beyond the numbers, behind the capabilities (The F-35) -- Arm Forces Journal

Marine Special Operations to get the new SCAR -- BlackFive

F-22 Raptor fleet consolidated -- Examiner

Thermals For Almost Everyone -- Strategy Page

U.S. considering new trainer jets
-- Space Daily

U.S. troops have left $324 million in back pay unclaimed -- Washington Post

Why Bomb-Proofing Robots Might Be a Bad Idea (Updated)
-- The Danger Room

No Tillman movie at Army, Air Force theaters -- Navy Times

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