February 2009 - United States Special Weapons News |
- Trident Submariners Conduct Strategic Deterrence Missions Navy NewsStand 26 Feb 2009 -- Trident strategic missile submarine USS Maryland prepared to start a series of underwater practice maneuvers.
- ATK Awarded $90 Million Contract for Trident II Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems ATK 25 Feb 2009 -- Alliant Techsystems has received a $90 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce solid rocket propulsion systems for all three stages of the U.S. Navy's Trident II (D-5) Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM).
- UK welcomes US overtures towards Iran IRNA 25 Feb 2009 -- The British government has praised the new policy adopted by US President Barack Obama in wanting to engage with Iran.
- 1,000 Trident Patrols: SSBNs the Cornerstone of Strategic Deterrence Navy NewsStand 24 Feb 2009 -- The Navy commemorated the completion of 1,000 Trident strategic deterrent patrols.
- Lockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 126 Successful Test Flights Lockheed Martin 23 Feb 2009 -- The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test flight Feb. 13 of a Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).
- Air Force efforts put nuclear security back on track AFNS 20 Feb 2009 -- Prioritization and "incredible attention to detail" have restored "nuclear surety" in the Air Force.
- U.S. Seeks Successor to Trident Submarine AFPS 20 Feb 2009 -- US Navy has started the process to find a 21st-century successor to the Trident strategic missile submarine.
- Russia says nuclear talks must involve all UN permanent members RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2009 -- Russia: All permanent UN Security Council members take part in disarmament talks between Moscow and Washington.
- King’s Bay Training Facility Prepares Trident Submariners AFPS 19 Feb 2009 -- Members who serve aboard the US Navy's Trident missile submarines require specialized training and skills.
- Chairman Checks Out Nuclear Mission at North Dakota Base AFPS 19 Feb 2009 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff noted progress USAF officials have made in the service’s nuclear weapons program.
- Eesti Energia joins U.S. in IRIS-reactor plant design RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2009 -- The Estonian energy company Eesti Energia joined US in developing a fourth-generation nuclear power plants.
- AF officials standardize training for nuke inspectors AFNS 12 Feb 2009 -- Inspectors throughout the Air Force attended the first Nuclear Surety Inspector's Course at the Air Force Inspection Agency.
- AFTAC continues excellence as part of Air Force nuclear enterprise AFNS 11 Feb 2009 -- Gen. Norton Schwartz emphasized a renewed focus on the nuclear enterprise as one of the Air Force's top priorities.
- Malmstrom completes Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection AFNS 11 Feb 2009 -- Col. Michael Fortney, 341st Missile Wing commander: Much progress has been made, but you can't stop here.
- Boeing Delivers Final Upgraded Minuteman III Guidance Set Boeing 10 Feb 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has delivered the final upgraded missile guidance set (MGS) for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to the U.S. Air Force, completing 82 months -- or nearly seven years -- of consecutive on-time or early deliveries.
- Officials host first Nuclear Surety Inspector's Course AFNS 10 Feb 2009 -- Inspectors throughout the USAF attended the first Nuclear Surety Inspector's Course at the Air Force Inspection Agency.
- Obama urges Russia, U.S to lead nuclear nonproliferation efforts RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2009 -- US President Obama has called for joint nuclear non-proliferation efforts led by Russia and the United States.
- US carrying out ‘illegal’ nuclear arms research in UK IRNA 09 Feb 2009 -- Opposition MPs calling for a full parliamentary inquiry into reports that the US has been carrying out illegal nuclear arms research in the UK.
- Scientists at US Laboratory Ready to Create Fusion Energy VOA 05 Feb 2009 -- Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California say they are ready to test a giant laser system.
- Washington wants talks soon with Moscow on nuclear arms RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2009 -- Washington hopes to hold talks in the near future with Moscow on the reduction of nuclear weapons.
- Russia awaiting U.S. proposals on nuclear warhead cuts - MP RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2009 -- Moscow has not yet received any official proposals from Washington on the simultaneous reduction of their nuclear arsenals.
- Clinton, Miliband Discuss Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East VOA 03 Feb 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton: Iran has an opportunity to break out of its isolation over its nuclear program.
- Program office makes first FAB-T delivery this week AFNS 02 Feb 2009 -- This week, officials here provided the first of a new family of satellite communication terminals to the B-2 bomber program office.
