Seventeen U.S. Air Force launch officers are no longer allowed to launch nuclear missiles after their unit scored a “marginal” grade during assessment.
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Category: Space
Canada could deploy X-band radar in Goose Bay area
Canada could deploy a X-band radar in CFB Goose Bay as part of its commitment to the U.S. missile defense program.
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South Korea moves closer to buying SM-3
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff have endorsed the Navy’s recommendations to buy the SM-3 missile.
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U.S. denies asking Canada to join missile defense shield
The Pentagon has denied news reports that Canada has been invited to join its missile defense shield.
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Chinese ICBM force remains constant
The latest assessment of China’s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile force by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) suggests the size has remained around 50-75 ICBMs for past three years.
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