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MANPADs pose global threat to airlifters

Article Abstract:

The author examines restrictions placed on transport aircraft in Iraqi airspace due to continuing threat by Iraqi guerrillas using man-portable air-defense systems or shoulder launched missiles. Topics include electronic countermeasures, safety and security measures, and military campaigns.

General services, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Launchers & Related Equip, Electronic Countermeasures, Safety and security measures, Guerrilla warfare, Missile launchers, Military campaigns, United States. Armed Forces, Transport aircraft

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Lawmakers: time to up rewards for SAMs in Iraq

Article Abstract:

US Senator Charles Schumer and Representative Steve Israel are calling on the US military to increase the money rewards it gives to Iraqis who hand it portable anti-aircraft missiles to American forces. Both legislators want the rewards to be raised by tenfold.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Missiles, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Rockets, Rockets (Ordnance), Guided missiles, Antiaircraft missiles, Schumer, Charles E.

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Pentagon Okays Stryker Brigade for Iraq

Article Abstract:

On September 17, 2003, Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz sent a letter to Senator John Warner certifying that the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division's Stryker Brigade Combat Team is ready to be deployed in Iraq.

National Security, Dept of the Army, Behavior, Military aspects, United States. Army, Wolfowitz, Paul D., Iraq War, 2003-

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