Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
November 2009 - United States Special Weapons News
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- Medvedev, Obama discuss new arms reduction pact RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russian and US presidents discussed a new bilateral arms reduction treaty in a phone conversation on Monday.
- Russia, U.S. to draft new arms reduction pact on time - MP RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- MP: Russia and US will manage to draft a new arms reduction treaty before the expiry of the current pact on December 5.
- Lavrov says strategic arms deal with U.S. to be signed in time RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denied on Friday media reports that a new strategic arms reduction deal will not be signed before the old START pact expires next week.
- Nuclear Surety Inspection finds two wings unsatisfactory AFNS 24 Nov 2009 -- Air Force Materiel Command nuclear surety inspections of two wings at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., last week found deficiencies which led to an overall rating of unsatisfactory. An NSI is designed to thoroughly evaluate a unit's ability to manage nuclear resources while complying with all nuclear standards, and takes place every 18 months.
- U.S. hopes to draft new arms reduction treaty with Russia by Dec. RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- The United States hopes a draft new arms cuts treaty with Russia will be ready by early December but rules out its ratification by the time, a State Department spokesman said Monday.
- Radiation leak investigated at U.S. nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- The U.S. nuclear regulatory authorities have sent a group of experts to investigate a small radiation leak at the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant (NPP), the CNN reported.
- Air Force leaders speak at 2009 Global Warfare Symposium AFNS 20 Nov 2009 -- Air Force senior leaders discussed the service's priorities, capabilities and vision in space, cyberspace and strategic deterrence.
- AFSPC commander bids farewell to missile wings AFNS 20 Nov 2009 -- Commander of Air Force Space Command, traveled to 3 bases to say farewell to three missile wings and the strategic deterrent mission.
- Command officials work toward seamless transition with mission transfer AFNS 18 Nov 2009 -- Air Force Global Strike Command officials will gain missile wings when it assumes control of 20th Air Force.
- India, US Preparing to Finalize Strategic Partnership Framework VOA 18 Nov 2009 -- American and Indian top officials hoping to finalize a framework for the expanding strategic dialogue of the 2 democracies.
- Russia Hints At Delay In START II Negotiations RFE/RL 17 Nov 2009 -- Interfax quoted Russian Foreign Ministry as saying provisions of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty can remain in force even after it expires.
- Russia, U.S. could sign arms reduction deal this year-U.S. envoy RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- US ambassador: Russia and the United States have good chances of signing a new nuclear arms reduction treaty this year.
- Lavrov hopes Russia, U.S. to sign new nuclear arms deal by Dec. 5 RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov: New nuclear arms reduction treaty may yet be signed by December 5.
- US to launch program to screen containers in Kaohsiung port CNA 17 Nov 2009 -- The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and US Department of Energy will hold ceremony to officially launch the Megaports Initiative.
- Ohio National Guard practices proficiency, prepares for potential catastrophic attacks Army News 17 Nov 2009 -- During scenario, the unthinkable happened: A 10-kiloton blast in the heartland of the US.
- CBRNE suits present challenges, unfamiliar look during VR10.1 Army News 17 Nov 2009 -- Dozens of Soldiers and Airmen lined up to enter a simulated radiological- contaminated area.
- CBIRF fully dedicated to CCRMF mission; team exhibits skills during Vibrant Response 10.1 Army News 17 Nov 2009 -- CBIRF was put to the test at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center.
- No Russia-US arms cuts treaty ratification by Dec.5 - Mike McFaul RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russia and the US will not ratify a new treaty on strategic arms reductions by the time the previous treaty expires.
- Statements By President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia After Bilateral Meeting The White House 15 Nov 2009
- Obama, Medvedev Discuss Arms Reduction, Iran AFPS 15 Nov 2009 -- The mutual goal of negotiating an agreement on reducing nuclear arms by the end of the year is on track, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said today.
- Medvedev hopes new nuclear arms deal to be signed in December RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed the hope on Sunday that Russia and the United States would be able to sign a new nuclear arms reduction deal in December.
- Russia, U.S. arms talks run into problems RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Ongoing arms cuts talks between Russia and the U.S. have seen differences on inspection and verification procedures, the chief of the General Staff said on Thursday.
- Moscow hopes to begin final round of arms talks on Nov. 9 RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Moscow hopes November 9 will see the start of the concluding round of US-Russian arms reduction talks.
- Russian, U.S. officials discuss new arms control deal RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- Russian Deputy FM Ryabkov and US Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle have discussed a new arms control agreement.
- BAE SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT U.S. AIR FORCE NUCLEAR TREATY MONITORING UNDER $20 MILLION CONTRACTBAE Systems 03 Nov 2009 -- BAE Systems has received a contract worth up to $20 million to support U.S. Air Force global monitoring for nuclear treaty compliance
- Boeing Delivers Upgrades for US Air Force ICBM Security SystemBoeing 03 Nov 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has delivered upgraded cryptography devices to Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Air Force for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. The devices provide additional communications security between the missile system's launch control centers and launch facilities.
- NSWC Crane Provides Battery Testing, Support for Minuteman III Missile Navy NewsStand 03 Nov 2009 -- NSWCr, Crane Division providing USAF with tests and evaluations on Minuteman III batteries.
- Air Force Global Strike Command leaders release command's mission, vision AFNS 02 Nov 2009 -- Air Force Global Strike Command officials gathered to zero-in on the organization's course.
- Russia, U.S. to continue arms talks on November 9 RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Russia and the United States will continue negotiations on a new strategic arms deal to replace the START I treaty on November 9.
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