Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has canceled its airborne laser program, which aroused major interest in the Middle East for its ability to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The administration of President Barack Obama has decided to terminate the ABL program, meant to develop a Boeing 747-400F passenger aircraft fitted with a chemical […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has acquired a massive bomb designed to destroy underground nuclear facilities in Iran. Officials said the U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of a new bomb meant to penetrate and destroy underground facilities. They said the Air Force first received the Massive Ordnance Penetrator in September under […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has significantly eased restrictions on military aircraft exports in what could benefit Arab allies in the Middle East. The administration of President Barack Obama has released a draft that would transfer responsibility for military aircraft from the State Department to the Commerce Department. Under the administration plan, […]