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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


January 2003 - United States Special Weapons News

  • U-S / FUSION GROUP VOA 30 Jan 2003 -- The United States has rejoined an international project to develop a cheap, renewable form of safe nuclear energy called fusion. The partners are developing the world's first nuclear fusion reactor.
  • World Community Should Stand Up to WMD Challenges, Wolf Says Washington File 30 Jan 2003 -- The international community needs to "stand resolutely" in the face of weapons proliferation challenges posed by countries such as Iraq and North Korea, a key U.S. arms control official says, and if it does, "a united world" will send a very powerful message
  • Energy Secretary Calls Non-proliferation a Top U.S. Priority Washington File 30 Jan 2003 -- Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced January 29 that the Bush administration's fiscal year 2004 budget will include the largest request for non-proliferation programs in U.S. history
  • Researchers Test "Killer" Enzyme as Anthrax Treatment AFPS 29 Jan 2003 -- An anthrax-killing enzyme now being tested by the Defense Department may one day be used as a medical treatment against the deadly bacteria, a DoD researcher said.
  • Northrop Grumman Awarded $34 Million Contract for Missile Canister Conversion On SSGN Submarine Program Northrop Grumman 17 Jan 2003 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Electronic Systems sector has been awarded a $34 million contract from the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to adapt the missile tubes of SSBN (fleet ballistic missile submarine) submarines from launching nuclear ballistic missiles to conventional cruise missiles.
  • PENTAGON / BIO-WEAPONS VOA 10 Jan 2003 -- The Pentagon has issued a statement asserting the military is prepared to protect its personnel from possible biological weapons attack
  • U.S. Military Said Prepared Against Biological Weapon Threats Washington File 10 Jan 2003 -- The U.S. military has the means to protect its forces against the use of biological weapons, a key U.S. defense official says
  • Text: New CIA Report Documents Weapons Proliferation Trends Washington File 08 Jan 2003 -- An unclassified report to the U.S. Congress by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) indicates that some key foreign weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missile programs are becoming more advanced and effective
  • INDIA / U-S POLICY VOA 06 Jan 2003-- A senior U-S official visiting India says tackling terrorism, Iraq, and North Korea are the major challenges confronting the United States, and the international community



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