'Rapid Fire 2010-02-10: Agni-III Test Launch

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Rapid Fire 2010-02-10: Agni-III Test Launch

Feb 09, 2010 21:00 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

Russia’s top military officer says US missile defense in Europe should be curbed in new arms control treaty.
Russia is developing the T50/PAK-FA stealth fighter, but can aircraft maker Sukhoi meet the 2015 deadline? AvWeek DTI analysis.
Commander of Canada’s 8 Wing transport squadrons charged with 2 counts of 1st degree murder. Amid shock, another past case ruled out; but a serial killer investigation is underway. See timeline.

India says it will integrate the Agni-III long-range missile system into the armed forces following 4th successful test launch.

Rep. Norman Dicks, a Democrat from Washington with ties to Boeing, is expected to succeed Rep. John Murta [D-PA] as chairman of the US House defense appropriations panel.

Textron mulls acquisitions in the defense sensor, ISR system, and military vehicle markets.

Is Microsoft refusing to sell XBoxes to the US Army for training purposes?

Tory leader says UK must develop military capabilities to act unilaterally if required.

California state CIO Takai expected to be President Obama’s nominee for DoD CIO post.

Australian uniforms: not made in China.

US Navy Center for Information Dominance helps sailors train for Haitian languages, culture.

SSI secures $48 million contract to provide USAF with space launch services.

Versar and Kobe Steel get $13 million subcontract from URS to supply chemical weapons destruction technology.

Categories: Budgets, Chemical Weapons, Chemicals & HAZMAT, Europe - Other, Fighters & Attack, India, Issues - International, Issues - Political, IT - General, Launch Facilities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Missiles - Ballistic, Other Corporation, Textron, USA

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