NORAD targets cruise missile defense 'gaps'

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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) officials suggest that the US defense planners are struggling to close considerable gaps in defenses against the prospect of terrorist strikes by cruise missiles. The top defensive priority is to acquire the ability to see cruise missiles coming, a capability that requires a combination of technologies and organizations working together.

Management dynamics, North America, International politics, National Security, Defense Operations & Maintenance, Management, Technology application, Military policy, Military administration, Company business management, Antiterrorism measures, North American Aerospace Defense Command

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New aerial tanker decision edges closer

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The Department of Defense (DOD) is conducting a clean decision-making process on the Darleen Druyun scandal on upgrading or replacing the fleet of KC-135 aerial refueling tankers. Druyun, the former Air Force assistant secretary for acquisition, was sentenced nine-months in prison on a conspiracy charge for showing favoritism to Boeing.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Executive changes & profiles, Legal/Government Regulation, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Officials and employees, Company legal issue, Cases, United States. Air Force, Defense industry, United States. Department of Defense, Defence industry, Druyun, Darleen

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