Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
June 2009 - United States Special Weapons News
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- Moscow hopes Russian-U.S. arms deal on track RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Moscow hopes progress will be made during the US president's visit on both on missile defense and strategic arms cuts.
- Russian, U.S. MPs discuss bilateral ties ahead of July summit RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009 -- Members of US House of Representatives in Russia to discuss urgent issues of bilateral relations ahead of President's visit.
- Vandenberg officials launch Minuteman III AFNS 29 Jun 2009 -- Vandenberg AFB officials launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a NNSA test assembly.
- U.S. Nuclear War Gambling Disclosed KCNA 29 Jun 2009 -- Ohio-class subs equipped with nuclear warheads have been carrying out operational duties in the Pacific.
- KCNA Blasts U.S. Dangerous Moves for New War KCNA 29 Jun 2009 -- Commander of the US forces in south Korea: South Korean forces should get ready to cope with possible large-scale conflicts.
- US, Russian Negotiators Working on New Arms Treaty VOA 26 Jun 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama plans to meet with his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev, in Moscow in early July.
- Top U.S. military commander to visit Russia on June 25-28 RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2009 -- Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff will arrive on a three-day working visit to Russia.
- Russia, U.S. continue dialogue on strategic arms, missile defense RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2009 -- President Medvedev: Dialogue continuing on linking strategic arms reductions with US missile defense plans.
- Bomber crews improve mission skills at Northern Edge 2009 AFNS 25 Jun 2009 -- 96th Bomb Squadron deployed for exercise Northern Edge 2009 to practice mission planning and war-time procedures.
- US, Russia Resume Nuclear Arms talks VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- The United States and Russia have resumed negotiations in Geneva on cutting their nuclear arsenals.
- Arms Control Key Issue at Upcoming Moscow Summit VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- Many analysts agree that during the eight years of the Bush administration, U.S.-Russian relations steadily deteriorated.
- U.S. missile-defense plans hinder nuclear arms deal - Lavrov RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Russian FM: Deployment of a planned US missile defense system in Europe would greatly impede arms reductions.
- US, Russia Hold Arms Talks in Geneva VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- U.S. and Russian arms negotiators met Tuesday for a third round of talks on replacing the landmark 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
- Third round of Russia-U.S. nuclear talks opens in Geneva RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2009 -- Third round of comprehensive Russia-US talks on a new strategic arms reduction pact opened on in Geneva.
- Aim Sought by U.S. in Its Promise to Provide "Nuclear Umbrella" to S. Korea Disclose KCNA 22 Jun 2009 -- US invited Lee Myung Bak and clarified that it would provide south Korea with "extended nuclear deterrence."
- Third round of Russia-U.S. nuclear talks set for June 22 RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2009 -- The third round of Russia-U.S. talks on a new nuclear disarmament treaty will start in Geneva on June 22, Russian presidential spokeswoman Natalya Timakova said Saturday.
- Medvedev hopes for progress in nuclear talks with U.S. RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday he hopes his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in July in Moscow will promote a new nuclear disarmament treaty.
- Air Force officials announce permanent location for Global Strike command headquarters AFNS 18 Jun 2009 -- USAF announced Barksdale AFB as permanent location of AF Global Strike Command headquarters.
- Next Round of US-Russian Arms Talks Set for June 23 VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Russia says a third round of talks with the United States on reducing their nuclear arsenals will take place in Geneva on June 23 and 24.
- U.S. and Japan Wholly Blame for Threat and Spread of Nukes KCNA 17 Jun 2009 -- It was disclosed by Tokyo Shimbun that a secret agreement on the introduction of nuclear weapons.
- Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-Bak, 6-16-09 The White House 16 Jun 2009
- Joint Vision for the Alliance of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea The White House 16 Jun 2009
- Shanghai group backs arms control in Urals summit declaration RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2009 -- Leaders of SCO countries strongly backed efforts to agree to a new Russia-US arms control treaty.
- Obama: North Korea Nuclear, Missile Programs a 'Grave Threat' VOA 16 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama: North Korea's nuclear weapon and missile programs are a "grave threat."
- N Korean Nuclear Threat Expected to Dominate US - South Korea Talks VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has departed for the United States, where he plans to meet with President Obama.
- 51st Chemical Company performs decontamination training Army News 12 Jun 2009 -- Fort Polk's 51st Chemical Company, 83rd Chemical Battalion, performed decontamination training at Polk Army Airfield.
- 71st Chemical Team Gives Pacific New Capability Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Under relentless Hawaiian sun, CBRN Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, 71st Chemical Company set forth on a historical journey.
- CBRN Training Tests Soldiers' Confidence in Gear Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- CBRN training is one of those essential, life-saving skills that 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers maintain through annual certification.
- Russia against unilateral steps in cutting armaments - Lavrov RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- Russian FM: Impossible for Russia or US to take unilateral steps in the area of nuclear disarmament.
- Russia to keep at least 1,500 nuclear warheads RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- Russia's strategic nuclear forces need at least 1,500 nuclear warheads, and this must be taken into account in new arms deal.
- New arms treaty must exclude weapons in space - Russian general RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- New strategic arms reduction pact with the United States must prohibit any kinds of offensive weapons in space.
- Russians visit Dyess as part of START Treaty AFNS 10 Jun 2009 -- Dyess Air Force Base officials Russian-led team of inspectors as part of a Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty inspection.
- Air Force secretary announces two key unit moves AFNS 10 Jun 2009 -- Secretary of Air Force announced the 798th MUMG will beddown at Minot AFB; transfer of 498th MUMG headquarters staff to Whiteman AFB.
- 20th SUPCOM conducts combined CBRNE training with ROK CBRNE forces Army News 10 Jun 2009 -- Operation Foal Eagle was an opportunity for coalition CBRNE forces to demonstrate their capabilities.
- U.S. Urged to Give up Hide-and-Seek over Nuclear Issue KCNA 10 Jun 2009 -- US openly trumpeting about the provision of effective "nuclear umbrella" to "protect" its "allies."
- Chemical companies from U.S., R.O.K. compare techniques Army News 08 Jun 2009 -- Soldiers from 4th Chemical Company and Republic of Korea's 16th Chemical Battalion conducted a joint training exercise.
- Russia calls for tighter nonproliferation regime RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2009 -- Russian deputy PM: Russia and US should elaborate "tougher rules of the game" relating to the international nuclear nonproliferation regime.
- Barksdale bombers arrive at Andersen AFNS 05 Jun 2009 -- Approximately 300 Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base deployed as part of the rotational bomber deployment.
- More Russia-U.S. arms reduction talks due in late June RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2009 -- Third round of comprehensive Russia-US talks on a new strategic arms reductionwill take place in late June in Geneva.
- Deterrence Plays Into Overseas Basing Decisions, Vice Chairman Says AFPS 04 Jun 2009 -- The overseas basing choices the US makes for its military forces are a factor in deterring potential enemies.
- Army begins mustard blister agent disposal campaign Army News 04 Jun 2009 -- Umatilla Chemical Depot workers began delivering HD mustard-filled bulk containers to the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility.
- U.S. accidently publishes secret data on nuclear sites RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- US government admitted to accidentally publishing "highly confidential" information on civilian nuclear sites on the internet.
- Russian uranium trader, U.S. Exelon sign supplies contract RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Russian uranium trader Tekhsnabexport and US firm Exelon signed a contract to supply enriched uranium covering 2014-2020.
- Strategic arms deal may be drafted before Obama visit - Kremlin RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2009 -- New draft strategic arms reduction deal may be ready before US President Barack Obama's visit to Moscow.
- Kremlin: Progress on Nuclear Deal Could Come Soon VOA 02 Jun 2009 -- Kremlin: Russian and US negotiators could reach a tentative agreement in time for US President Obama's visit to Moscow.
- Air Force officials publish new nuclear operations doctrine AFNS 01 Jun 2009 -- USAF officials published its newest version of Nuclear Operations doctrine June 1 to replace the 11-year old existing doctrine.
- Russian-U.S. arms reduction talks continue in Geneva RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2009 -- Second round of full-format Russia-US. talks on strategic arms reduction will be held June 1-3 in Geneva.
- Whiteman Airmen prepare to redeploy back home AFNS 01 Jun 2009 -- Airmen preparing to redeploy to Whiteman AFB after completing three and a half months supporting continuous bomber presence.
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