Tomahawk's performance bodes well for defense contractor
Web-posted 3/25/2003
BOSTON -- The manufacturer of the Tomahawk cruise missiles that have pounded Iraq for a week plans to replenish the U.S. Navy's arsenal with upgraded versions of the low-flying, laser-guided rockets.

More than 2,000 precision bombs used against Iraq
Web-posted 3/25/2003
WASHINGTON -- U.S. aircraft have dropped more than 2,000 precision-guided bombs on Iraq since the war's start, a feat possible in part because the "smart" bombs now are produced for a relatively cheap $20,000 each.

Marines get pigeon force to help detect chemical or biological attack
Web-posted 3/16/2003
By Ravi Nessman Associated Press

Air Force tests biggest conventional bomb
Web-posted 3/11/2003
WASHINGTON -- The Air Force tested for the first time the biggest conventional bomb in the U.S. arsenal Tuesday, a 21,000-pound munition that could play a dramatic role in an attack on Iraq.

Most immediate threat to U.S. forces lies in Saddam's chemical weapons arsenal
Web-posted 2/28/2003
WASHINGTON -- Much of Iraq's tactical chemical arsenal is made up of weapons that are fired by artillery or short-range rocket launchers, and generally can only hit targets a few dozen miles away or less, U.S. officials say.

Strides in technology magnify info war potential
Web-posted 2/28/2003
NEW YORK -- Imagine Iraqi commanders getting misleading text messages on their cell phones. They appear to contain orders from Saddam Hussein but are actually sent by the U.S. military in disguise, directing Iraqi troops to a trap.

Sea lions deployed as underwater guardians in the Persian Gulf
Web-posted 2/19/2003
MANAMA, Bahrain -- Move over Navy SEALs: There's a new sea creature in town.

Iraq reports first U-2 flight in support of U.N. inspection mission
Web-posted 2/17/2003
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq reported the first flight by an American U-2 surveillance plane Monday in support of the U.N. inspection mission, marking another concession by Saddam Hussein's regime to stave off a U.S.-led attack.

Air Force buys six new unmanned spy planes from Northrop Grumman
Web-posted 2/12/2003
SAN DIEGO -- The Air Force is buying six of Northrop Grumman Corp.'s newest unmanned spy planes for $303 million, company officials said Tuesday.

Carrier gives U.S. option for attack from more than one side
Web-posted 2/11/2003
ABOARD THE USS HARRY S. TRUMAN -- This nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is in the Mediterranean Sea, far from the Persian Gulf. But that doesn't mean it's not ready to take action should a war against Iraq break out.