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

* 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.