Aegis BMD is probably the one well-run missile defense program, one with both a feasible mission and a reasonable amount of technical risk. So, after a little trouble with their last flight test, I am happy to see that the boys and girls at Raytheon managed a pair of simultaneous intercepts, including the first intercept …
Mousavian Arrested
by | 2007-05-03 | 1 Comment
Wow. The Iranians may have arrested Hossein Mousavian for “connections and exchange of information with foreign elements.” Paul has an early summary of the press reporting at Total Wonkerr. Will be interesting talk over beers at the Big Hunt.
Big Hunt
by | 2007-05-03 | No Comments
Just a reminder that Noah and I are going to be at the Big Hunt tonight, starting at 7: For a couple of nerds, Arms Control Wonk Jeffrey Lewis and have managed to host some pretty ragin’ parties. The next get-together is on for next Thursday, May 3rd, in DC. Think of it as a …
India and US Export Controls
by | 2007-05-02 | 7 Comments
I’ve been remiss in posting about the scandal linking the Indian Embassy in Washington to alleged efforts by a company called Cirrus USA to subvert US export control laws in support of India’s missile and aircraft programs. (Good coverage in the Indian press about the arrest and denial of bail.) I eventually laid my hands …
