Google Tech Talks November, 30 2007 ABSTRACT Existing systems often do a poor job of meeting the principle of least privilege. I will discuss how object capability systems and language-based methods can help address this shortcoming. In language-based object capability systems, an object reference is treated as a capability; unforgeability of references ensures unforgeability of capabilities; and all privileges are expressed as capabilities in this way. This makes it possible to decompose the system into distrusting "privilege-separated" components, providing each component with the least privilege it needs to do its job; to reason about the privileges and powers available to various program elements, often in a local (modular) way; and to avoid common pitfalls, such as confused deputy and TOCTTOU vulnerabilities. I will attempt to introduce the audience to some work in this area that is perhaps not so widely known, and I will describe some work in progress to construct a subset of Java, called Joe-E, that is intended to enable capability-style programming using a programming syntax that is familiar to Java programmers. Speaker: David Wagner David Wagner is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Division at the University of California at Berkeley with extensive experience in computer security and cryptography. He and his Berkeley colleagues are known for discovering a wide variety of security vulnerabilities in various cellphone standards, 802.11 wireless networks, and other widely deployed systems, and he has published two books and over 90 peer-reviewed scientific papers. David is a founding member of the ACCURATE center on electronic voting. He is active in the areas of systems security, cryptography, and electronic voting.

OCTOBER 25, 2007 MSNBC TUCKER

A series of Design Reference Missions was established to facilitate the derivation of requirements and the allocation of functionality between the major architecture elements. Three of the DRMs were for lunar missions: - Lunar Sortie Crew with Cargo The architecture provides the capability for up to four crew members to explore any site on the Moon (i.e., global access) for up to 7 days. These missions, referred to as lunar sorties, are analogous to the Apollo surface missions and demonstrate the capability of the architecture to land humans on the Moon, operate for a limited period on the surface, and safely return humans to Earth. Sortie missions also allow for exploration of high-interest science sites or scouting of future lunar outpost locations. Such a mission is assumed not to require the aid of pre-positioned lunar surface infrastructure such as habitats or power stations to perform the mission. During a sortie, the crew has the capability to perform daily EVAs with all crew members egressing from the vehicle through an airlock. Performing EVAs in pairs with all four crew members on the surface every day maximizes the scientific and operational value of the mission. - Lunar Outpost Cargo Delivery The architecture provides the capability to deliver 20 mT of cargo to the lunar surface in a single mission using the elements of the human lunar transportation system. This capability is used to deliver surface infrastructure needed for lunar outpost buildup (habitats, power systems, communications, mobility, In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) pilot plants, etc.), as well as periodic logistics resupply packages to support a continuous human presence. - Lunar Outpost Crew with Cargo A primary objective of the lunar architecture is to establish a continuous human presence on the lunar surface to accomplish exploration and science goals. This capability will be established as quickly as possible following the return of humans to the Moon. To best accomplish science and ISRU goals, the outpost is expected to be located at the lunar south pole. The primary purpose of the mission is to transfer up to four crew members and supplies in a single mission to the outpost site for expeditions lasting up to 6 months. Every 6 months, a new crew will arrive at the outpost, and the crew already stationed there will return to Earth.

http://home.youngester.com The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22A , a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22A cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Features A combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapons provides first-kill opportunity against threats. The F-22A possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. Significant advances in cockpit design and sensor fusion improve the pilot's situational awareness. In the air-to-air configuration the Raptor carries six AIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders. The F-22A has a significant capability to attack surface targets. In the air-to-ground configuration the aircraft can carry two 1,000-pound GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munitions internally and will use on-board avionics for navigation and weapons delivery support. In the future air-to-ground capability will be enhanced with the addition of an upgraded radar and up to eight small diameter bombs. The Raptor will also carry two AIM-120s and two AIM-9s in the air-to-ground configuration.

Mojo indeed. This big 10" bladed Ontario Spec Plus Model 5 (SP) shows great promise for your wilderness and defensive needs. Forget CQB, this is a "FQB" (Faraway Quarter Battle") knife; long enough for some stand off capability and high levels of intimidation (and capability!). The long blade with its longer moment arm can produce high velocity cuts. But the SP5 will have equal or better prowess in the woods as a survival blade. It's 1/4" thick epoxy-coated, well-shaped Bowie style clip blade is made of flat ground (love that) 1095 steel and looks to be a good chopper, splitter, and all-around cutting tool. ). The 1095 steel will have to be cared for to prevent rust in high moisture climes but should offer good edge holding and toughness. Its Kraton polymer (called Gnvory®) handle is adequately long, not overly sticky, and will be comfortable during impact-inducing strikes. A deep bottom finger quillon should prevent forward hand slippage. The flat grind should baton well through wood well. The big blade is carried in another Cordura-leather design that seems tough and durable but lacks quick attachment capability (std for this price point). If all this sounds like a lot of knife it is but the amazing part is you can get the Ontario SP5, at least NOW, for under $50. This is the advantage of an overseas-produced knife that is the product of good quality control. The SP5 would be a suitable deployment blade for soldiers, adventurous civilians, or any Good Guy needing the impressive capabilities of BIG blade. Great value, seemingly great knife.                 Nutnfancy Likability Scale: Solid 9 out of 10 *** Stay subscribed to see Nutnfancys testing of the Ontario SP5 knife in his Rocky Mountain Knife Clinic. Expect good things. I BOUGHT THIS BLADE FOR $45 AT YOURCORNERSTORE.COM!

Su-30MKI http://www.sukhoi.org/eng/planes/military/su30mk/history/ is a long-range, high-endurance, heavy-class Air Dominance Fighter with multi mission capabilities. It is currently the most advanced version of Su-27 Flanker flying anywhere in the world. The Su-27, which was first produced in the Former Soviet Union starting 1982 is counted among the world's best fighter aircraft even without any upgardes; but some of the the technology and capability that the Su-30MKI boasts has absolutely no parallels across the world's air forces. The Su-30MKI gives its operator, the Indian Air Force, a capability that will remain unmatched by all rivals for the forseeable future. ######### World aviation today cannot be conceived of without the Su-27, a legendary aircraft. The Su-27 which formed the basic platform that has spawned countless derivatives has became the core of Russia's combat aviation and Russian arms exports today. The Su-27 is seen as a befitting response by Sukhoi to the challenge of the West - the U.S. F-15 air superiority fighter. ######### 'Su' stands for a production fighter designed by the USSR/Russia's famed Sukhoi Experimental Designed Bureau. Su-30 derived from the Su-27UB, which is the twin-seat trainer-combat version of the Su-27. Therefore all Su-30 versions are twin seat (except for Su-30KI). 'MK' is a Russian acronym for Mordernised-Commercial (not 'Multirole') while 'I' stands for Indiski(India) in the Su-30MKI, while 'K' stands for Kitei(China) in the Su-30MKK. Names apart, there are many central differences between the Su-30MKK and Su-30MKI. ###### Pilot: Viacheslav Averianov (Вячеслав Юрьевич Аверьянов) http://www.testpilot.ru/russia/sukhoi/isp/aver.htm http://www.maks2007.com/2007/08/blog-post_12.html ##################### Video from "World Stars of Aviasalons in MAKS2007" produced by Wings of Russia Studio. #################### Jeden z najnowszych samolotów ze stajni Suchoja - Su-30MKI, z silnikami ze sterowanym wektorem ciągu.

If someone tells you they're serious outdoorsman ask to see their knife collection. If they don't have a Cold Steel Recon Scout knife (or one like it filling the same role) be careful of the rest of their claims. They're armchair warriors. Fact is, at its price point, the CS Recon Scout performs extremely well in the wilderness in such tasks as emergency shelter making and firecraft. This is mostly due to its full flat ground 5/16" thick blade that acts like a wedge when wood splitting. It also hacks quite nicely as well. And I should know: I've used this particular Recon Scout hard in several wilderness outings and always came away impressed with its capabilities (see my other Recon Scout videos). Other features include: a recoil absorbing Kraton handle, a totally waterproof plasic sheath with QD capability, an unsharpened swedge bowie blade (also suitable for defensive use), a strong tip, and a 20 oz weight (reasonable for its capability). Downsides? Well this Carbon V version and its SK-5 follow-up steel will easily rust. But still these steels are durable, hold an edge well, sharpen easily, and won't chip in the dirt (like SanMai III). Also I have seen a Recon Scout break while batoning in very cold conditions...maybe the result of sharp 90º angles (non-rounded) at the hilt that induced stress. Still it's a great blade and this particular one has been proven in several snow campouts so I trust it. The Recon Scout and its even better larger brother the Trailmaster set the standard for wilderness blades. But the competition is catching up, even at this approx. $65 cost (SK5). Witness the Ontario SP5 and SP10, the RAT7, and the RTAK II. Nevertheless these Cold Steel survival blades will always be at the top of their game in the back country, holding their own. Nutfancy Likability Scale: 10 of 10 Note: Sorry for the yellow color of the video...I was still learning my camera settings as I started out with these videos.

The S-300PMU [SA-10 land-based, SA-N-6 naval version] surface-to-air missile system is able to engage a number of targets simultaneously, countering intensive aircraft raids at low-to-high altitude. The SA-10 offers significant advantages over older strategic surface-to-air missile systems, including multitarget handling and engagement characteristics, a capability against low altitude targets with small radar cross-sections such as cruise missiles, a capability against tactical ballistic missiles, and possibly a potential to intercept some types of strategic ballistic missiles. This vertically launched missile uses a single-stage solid propellant rocket motor. It is normally armed with a 100 kg HE-fragmentation warhead with a proximity fuse, though a low yield tactical nuclear type is believed to be an alternative warhead option. The missile's vertical launch trajectory provides fastest available reaction time capability to counter targets approaching from any azimuth. Missile engagement altitude extend from 25 m up to about 30000 m. The maximum engagement range is stated as at least 90000 m, though in practice it is probably greater. The battery takes only five minutes to deploy once it comes to the halt. The vehicles have electronic inter-vehicle communications and data transmission links with elevatable pole-type antenna, and thus it does not require interconnecting vehicle cables. Each of the MAZ-7910 derivative vehicles has four hydraulic jacks positioned either side between the first/second and third/fourth road wheels which are lowered to the ground to provide a more stable and level environment. Missile guidance is of the Track-Via-Missile (TVM) type with the FLAP LID guidance radar capable of engaging up to six targets simultaneously, with two missiles assigned per target to ensure a high kill probability. Maximum target velocity is stated as 4200 km/h with the battery capable of firing three missiles per second. If the battery is employed in rugged terrain or forest then the engagement radar system can be mounted on a special trailer-mounted extendible 24.4 m high tower to improve radar coverage. The use of this extended-range radar for low level engagements increases the system's range to 43,200 m from the original 32,000 m. In its sealed container-launcher cylinder the missile is considered to be a round of ammunition and is said not to require any check-ups or adjustments for a period of 10 years. The S-300PMU1 is an extended range version of S-300PMU with a limited anti-ballistic missile capability, including capabilities against aerodynamic targets with speeds up to 3 kilometers/second. The S-300PMU2 Favorit variant is a new missile with larger warhead and better guidance with a range of 200 km, versus the 150 km of previous versions. Unveiled at the MAKS'97 exhibition in August 1997, it represents a thorough modification of the S-300PMU1. The first tests were performed on 10 August 1995 at the Kapustin Yar firing range. One new element is the entirely new 96L6E autonomous mobile radar, which works in conjunction with the 83M6E2 control post and S-300MPU2 launchers. The new 48N6E2 missile, developed by MKB Fakel, weighs 1,800 kg, and is 7.5 m long and 0.5 m in diameter. After a cold start in the upright position with help of a catapult, the 48N6E2 accelerates up to 1,900 m/s in 12 sec time, and then approaches the target from above. The 48N6E2 differs from the older 48N6E in having a new warhead specially designed for destroying ballistic missiles, with a warhead weight of 145 kg versus 70-100 kg. The S-300PMU2 Favorit can engage targets flying from 10 m to 27 km above the surface at a speed of up to 10,000 km/h. It is claimed that it has a kill ratio ranging from 0.8 to 0.93 against aircraft and from 0.8 to 0.98 against Tomahawk-class cruise missiles.

If you want to impress your friends and perhaps a bad guy or two, the FITZEN TANK custom knife might be just the ticket. It is a large, heavy, combat-oriented Bowie knife made of spring steel and carefully heat treated to provide maximum cutting potential. It embodies the concept of firepower that I have spoken to in previous videos. And as a custom knife with limited production, the Tank should at least hold its value (as long as you keep it rust free). As Nutnfancy always says, theres two sides to the affinity we have for our tools and gear: their practical capabilities and just the intrinsic enjoyment that they provide. The Fitzen Tank has both of those qualities in great abundance. And actually without serious cutting capability, I wouldnt be interested in the Fitzen Tank. But as I proved in the Rocky Mountains against a dead tree, the Tank does indeed chop impressivelyvery impressively. Thats due to its razor sharp hollow ground 8.5 blade and also its massive 2 lb 2 oz weight! Yeah thats heavy but so was the Tiger Tank and both of these machines go for maximum firepower, weight be darned. Most users in the market for such a blade will understand what that mass and weight gives them and they will see it as advantageous. This knife could not doubt lop off an arm. The knife is also well balanced with steel double quillions and coffin-shaped pommel. The quillions in the hands of skilled (and brave!) user, can disarm an opponents blade with a purposeful twist of the wrist. The cord wrapped handle is long, multi-functional, and comfortable. The leather and Kydex custom sheath features a grenade-pin retention device anchored on 550 nylon cord. It works perfectly. This is an expensive blade for most of us but actually for a custom, especially with this kind of shearing capability, its pretty affordable. But dont look to the Tank for finely smoothed finishes and finessethose attributes just arent there and wouldnt add to the cutting capability that Fitzen seeks in his creations. Nope, the Tank is just a stout, heavy duty combat and survival blade that will impress with both its cutting capabilities and its sense of security it provides. NOTE: Knifesmith John Fitzen, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is the maker of this knife and will take orders at $350 with about a 2 month waiting period (subject to change). It comes with a strong Kydex/Leather sheath with grenade pin retention. Call John at 801-918-3725 regarding his TANK knife, between hours of 1pm to 6pm US MST, Mon-Fri. His time is worth money so serious inquiries only please. His business is called Razors Edge BTW. I do not make any money on this at all and only seek to provide my faithful subscribers information, through honest evaluation, on this worthwhile blade. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 8 out of 10

PART 2 of 2 Imbued with seemingly magical capabilities from the 2003 movie "The Hunted," the Tom Brown Tracker T1 has gain stunning popularity. Starring Tommy Lee Jones as good guy LT and Benicio Del Toro as the out-of-control killer Aaron, the movie showed several laughable sequences involving the Tracker knife. No doubt, the TBT was chosen for its unusual visual appeal and to half-heartedly separate The Hunted from its plot source, the much better Rambo: First Blood movie. That show had already used a more impressive (and effective) Gil Hibben bowie knife in similar fashion. But from The Hunted movie we are led to believe that Tom Brown Tracker is the preferred blade, over all others, by an elite and secret group of combat soldiers. We see it thrown with amazing speed basically blowing a hole through the receiving tree. We see it hacking a part government assassins with ease. We see it being carried in a ridiculous horizontal fashion by Aaron. We see being forged out of raw steel into the perfect killing blade. And thats what Tom Brown, a technical advisor to the movie, would have us believe: that the Tracker knife is the swiftest, most deadly blade out there. If this wasnt the case, why then would these elite and superbly skilled operatives choose it and actually manufacture it! Never mind they could have BOUGHT much better blades or simply armed themselves with a much more capable handgun to dispatch each other. Nope, the movie avoids such logic and marches on with absurdity born of foolish technical advisement and remains detached from reality in most of its sequences. In this two part series, Nutnfancy debunks the mystique and nonsense surrounding the overpriced, over-hyped, and overly heavy Tom Brown Tracker T1 knife. From its diminutive 6 ¼ thick blade, to its astounding 28 ounce weight, to its goofy, limited application grind, the Tom Brown Tracker will stack up poorly against other blades possessing better survival capability and combat efficiency. Its reputation is a house of cards. Admittedly the Tracker is a visually engaging knife with a good handle and probably good chopping capability but it cant escape its limitations (and apparently being overpriced as well). As a purely collectible knife, the Tracker is worthwhile. But as a fully capable wilderness or combat blade, the Tom Brown Tracker is very much sub par compared to many other far more capable designs. Surely some knife users that have bit off on the hype of the TBT (and bought it) will take offense to this truthful review but Nutnfancy will always cut through the crap for you the potential buyers wanting maximize money and capabilities. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 2 out of 10 CLARIFICATION: At about 11:25 I talk about the TBTs poor chopping/hacking capabilities. I think it will CHOP well WITHIN its straight run of 3.5 of straight edge. Outside of that I think it will diminish in capability. My criticisms of this capability surround heavy duty chopping or hacking of something like a large standing, dead tree. I feel a larger survival blade with a bigger moment arm and swing would be superior.

The "Heavy Bowie" knife is high value, large survival knife by Ka-Bar. Dont let the generic, unimaginative name throw you: this is a serious blade ready for serious work, in both the survival and possibly combat arenas. This 9" version of the Heavy Bowie looks to be very suitable for all kinds of heavy duty outdoor tasks. Its big bowie blade feels light in hand, has the desirable 1/4" thickness, a purposeful unsharpened swedge on top, and is full flat ground of proven 1095 steel. I suspect the blade will provide excellent wood splitting capabilities. Swing the big blade with its ergonomic polymer handle thats tough, comfortable, and well-flared on the sides to prevent forward slippage (an innovative feature). The sheath is rugged combining both Cordura and leather in a sturdy design, albeit lacking in quick attachment capability (norm for this price point). As shown in the video, the big blade is deceptively large, dwarfing knives that are similar in weight. But it remains a quick blade that swings quickly and with authority. The blade itself is a VERY reasonable 15 ounces which produces such speed; with the sheath tips the scales at 20 ounces. Thats a lot of cutting capability for such weight. So we see again that Ka-Bar has again has given us an excellent design at a amazing price point that makes it possible for even the most cash-strapped knife addicts to possess a large, tough, capable survival blade. All hail Ka-Bar. I suspect the Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie knife will perform admirably in the Nutnfancy knife clinic, even in adverse weather, and expect it to be tested as such. Nutnfancy Likability Scale: Solid 10 out of 10 **** Big thanks to faithful viewer lsutigers1010 for giving me a heads up on this awesome knife. Without him I would not have reviewed the blade.

The F-35 is the result of the Defense Department's Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, which sought to build a multirole fighter optimized for the air-to-ground role with secondary air-to-air capability. The JSF requirement was to meet the needs of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allies, with improved survivability, precision engagement capability, and reduced life cycle costs. By using many of the same technologies developed for the F-22, the F-35 has the opportunity to capitalize on commonality and modularity to maximize affordability. The Lockheed Martin X-35 was chosen over the competing Boeing X-32 primarily because of Lockheeds lift-fan STOVL design, which proved superior to the Boeing vectored-thrust approach. The lift fan, which is powered by the aircraft engine via a clutched driveshaft, was technically challenging but DoD concluded that Lockheed has the technology in hand. The lift fan has significant excess power which could be critical given the weight gain that all fighter aircraft experience. Lockheed Martin developed four versions of the Joint Strike Fighter to fulfill the needs of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force and Navy. All versions have the same fuselage and internal weapons bay, common outer mold lines with similar structural geometries, identical wing sweeps, and comparable tail shapes. The weapons are stored in two parallel bays located aft of the main landing gear. The canopy, radar, ejection system, subsystems, and avionics are all common among all different version as is the core engine which is based on the F119 by Pratt & Whitney. Following the contract award, other nations signed up to the SDD phase are: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore and Turkey. Additional systems on the F-35 include: 1. Northrup Grumman advanced electronically scanned array (AESA) multi-function radar 2. Snader/Litton Amecon electronic countermeasures equipment 3. Lockheed Martin electro-optical targeting system 4. Northrup Grumman distributed aperture infrared sensor (DAIRS) thermal imaging system 5. Vision Systems International advanced helmet-mounted display

The seven custom Genesis Coupes and sedans to be unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show demonstrate Hyundai's commitment to its rear-wheel drive performance platform. From the Genesis sedan's more luxurious take on performance, to the more overtly athletic nature of the Genesis Coupe, Hyundai has a wide range of performance and capability covered with the Genesis platform. The seven Genesis SEMA cars highlight this wide-ranging capability, from Rhys Millen's 2.0T Genesis Coupe, inspired by the Japanese Super GT series, to the Euro-inspired RKSport Genesis sedan, with its Hyundai-engineered 460-horsepower supercharged 4.6-liter V8 engine concept. Hyundai's custom concepts will be displayed at its SEMA booth (#24387) at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 4-7, 2008. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/hyundaiusa/35058/

In this video, I discuss the change Twitter has gone through over the past 4 months. I give a background on my decision to leave Twitter indefinitely due to their seemingly lack of interest in the instant messaging and track features of the service. Over the past few weeks, Twitter has received a great deal of praise on keeping their system more stable than in times past. I went on record to say this was due to their decision to completely disable instant messaging and track. Last week, I came to the realization that the track capability of Twitter is not coming back. I've realized that the track capability cannot be globally rolled out with the current implementations of microblogging software. So in this video, I explain this, and also my decision to return to Twitter to try to find a new way to utilize it without track. Enjoy.

DigInfo - http://movie.diginfo.tv According to recent research from NHK and Sony, current high definition displays lack the capability to display fast moving images thus causing them to blur, but Field Emission Technologies is developing their nano-Spindt Field Emission Display (FED) monitors which is already equipped for the future of High Definition Images. Blurred images are caused by two factors: the hold type drive system used by LCDs and PDPs and the responsiveness of liquid crystal elements in LCDs and decay characteristics of phosphors in PDPs. Nano-Spindt FEDs are the first flat panel monitors with high speed capability and never produce a blurred image thanks to the use of a line-sequential impulse drive system which has been tested at 240Hz and a newly developed phosphor with short decay time and a luminous efficacy higher than 25 percent. This new phosphor also contributes to the superior color reproduction and avoids the light leakage of LCDs and PDP's excessive emission to produce true black. The FEDs combine the space saving and easy to use qualities of flat panel displays and the image quality of CRT monitors and is currently targeted for commercial work. Unlike other flat panel displays, FEDs can provide equal brightness and color uniformity when viewed from all angles. They also have a gamma curve which is similar to broadcast signals thus allowing easy color matching.

Japanese missile defense flight test post event video is provided. The test was conducted at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. Navy. Rear Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Lt. General Henry "Trey" Obering III, Director of the United Stated Missile Defense Agency, announced today the successful completion of the cooperative Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) intercept flight test, off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii. The event, designated Japan Flight Test Mission 1 (JFTM-1), marked the first time that an Allied Navy ship has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target with the sea-based midcourse engagement capability provided by Aegis BMD. The JFTM-1 test event verified the new engagement capability of the Aegis BMD configuration of the recently upgraded Japanese destroyer, JS KONGO (DDG-173). At approximately 12:05 pm (HST), 7:05 am Tokyo time on Dec. 18, 2007, a ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. JS KONGO crew members detected and tracked the target. The Aegis Weapon System then developed a fire control solution and at approximately 12:08 pm (HST), 7:08 am Tokyo time, a Standard Missile -3 (SM-3) Block IA was launched. Approximately 3 minutes later, the SM-3 successfully intercepted the target approximately 100 miles above the Pacific Ocean. FTM-1 was the first time that a Japanese ship was designated to launch the interceptor missile, a major milestone in the growing cooperation between Japan and the U.S. Previous participation had been limited to tracking and communications exercises. Video couresty of Raytheon Missile Systems. Approved for public release 07-MDA-2983 & 07-NEWS-0053, 17 December 2007 (more)

The cheonsangjihee it is a South Korean singer who is. The Dance, it is a acapella singer. The many Japanese singers will be verified a capability from the Youtube and they will be hung Some time it sees with eastern image and it comes, With pan of chensangjihee once.. Now the music stage of the Republic of Korea is not the singer who is capability The face it is a moneymaking means of the good-looking man singers. The South Korean music condition does is poor. It uses the compiler and gain and loss entrusting it gives. It is like that and Goodbye total it is strong.

Japanese missile defense flight test post event video is provided. The test was conducted at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. Navy. Rear Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Lt. General Henry "Trey" Obering III, Director of the United Stated Missile Defense Agency, announced today the successful completion of the cooperative Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) intercept flight test, off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii. The event, designated Japan Flight Test Mission 1 (JFTM-1), marked the first time that an Allied Navy ship has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target with the sea-based midcourse engagement capability provided by Aegis BMD. The JFTM-1 test event verified the new engagement capability of the Aegis BMD configuration of the recently upgraded Japanese destroyer, JS KONGO (DDG-173). At approximately 12:05 pm (HST), 7:05 am Tokyo time on Dec. 18, 2007, a ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. JS KONGO crew members detected and tracked the target. The Aegis Weapon System then developed a fire control solution and at approximately 12:08 pm (HST), 7:08 am Tokyo time, a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IA was launched. Approximately 3 minutes later, the SM-3 successfully intercepted the target approximately 100 miles above the Pacific Ocean. FTM-1 was the first time that a Japanese ship was designated to launch the interceptor missile, a major milestone in the growing cooperation between Japan and the U.S. Previous participation had been limited to tracking and communications exercises. Video couresty of Raytheon Missile Systems. Approved for public release 07-MDA-2983 & 07-NEWS-0053, 17 December 2007

http://www.aviationlive.org/forum/index.php the best aviation and military issues site Mirage 2000EG (Greece) Beginning in March 1985, the Greeks ordered 36 single-seat Mirage 2000EGs and 4 Mirage 2000BG two-seat trainers. * They feature an ICMS 1 defensive countermeasures suite, which is an updated version of the standard Mirage 2000C countermeasures suite and is characterized by two small antennas near the top of the tailfin. These Mirage 2000s were later modified in the field to carry the Aerospatiale AM39 Exocet anti-ship missile. * In 2000, Greece ordered a batch of 25 Mirage 2000-5 Mk.2 fighters, which feature the SATURN secure radio. The order included 15 new-build aircraft and 10 upgrades of existing Greek Mirage 2000EGs. Apparently the Greek order does not include any upgrades of two-seaters. Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2 Dassault extended the improvements of the Mirage 2000-5 a bit further with the Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2, which is an enhanced, fully multirole version of the Mirage 2000-5. It is currently the most advanced version of the Mirage 2000. Features: * Thales RDY-2 radar. This radar system is similar in configuration to the original RDY, but features two new air-to-ground modes, including a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging mode with a moving target indicator (MTI) capability to provide an all-weather, day/night targeting capability. The radar features low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) operation, with the output pattern varying in a seemingly random pattern that prevents an adversary RWR from recognizing that it has been targeted. * The high-power Modular Data Processing Unit (MDPU) designed for the Rafale. * A new Thales Totem 3000 INS with ring-laser gyros and GPS capability, providing much greater accuracy, higher reliability, and shorter alignment time replaces the older ULISS 52 system. It works in conjunction with a terrain-following system. * An improved, classified ICMS 3 digital countermeasures suite. * An on-board oxygen generation system (OBOGS). * The cockpit was updated as well, retaining the same general layout but with larger color displays and other modernizations. The Thales Topsight helmet-mounted display / sighting system is offered as an option. * The Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2 includes a datalink for the targeting of MICA ER missiles and can carry the Damocles targeting pod. * Future Upgrades: Thales AIDA visual identification pod; technology used in the Rafale will be also integrated into the Mirage 2000, including infrared and optical sensors for IFF and targeting. It will be used by AdA Mirage 2000-5Fs. Further development of the second-generation type is expected to include a GPS receiver, MIDS datalink, and unspecified long-range sensors. * Topsight E helmet-mounted sight

http://robin-hoode.blogspot.com/ The Tactical High-Energy Laser, or THEL, is a laser developed for military use, also known as the Nautilus laser system. The mobile version is the Mobile Tactical High-Energy Laser, or MTHEL. The cooperative Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) Demonstrator ACTD was designed and built by the Israeli government on July 18, 1996.The project was later funded by the United States. The THEL is a high-energy laser weapon system that uses proven laser beam generation technologies, proven beam-pointing technologies, and existing sensors and communication networks to provide a new active defense capability in counter air missions. The goal of THEL is to provide a different solution than other systems or technologies for the acquisition and close-in engagement problems associated with short- to medium-range threats, thereby significantly enhancing coverage of combat forces and theater-level assets. The THEL low cost-per-kill (about $3,000 per kill) could also provide a cost-effective defense against low-cost air threats. It features up to 60 shots without reloading and if it meets design goals, a probability of kill of nearly 100% at a range of 5 km. An Israeli designed, U.S funded program has been initiated to develop a THEL demonstrator using deuterium fluoride laser (chemical laser) technologies. Israeli THEL team members have completed a Concept Design Review in Israel for the demonstrator. Approximately 21 months will be required to design and build the system, followed by 12 to 18 months of field testing at the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility in Israel. This program will deliver a THEL Demonstrator by March 1998 with a limited operational capability to defend against short-range rockets. The THEL weapon system concept definition studies using advanced technologies were awarded to four contractors on September 30, 1996. The prime contractor for THEL is Northrop Grumman (formerly TRW.) THEL conducted test firing in FY1998, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was planned in FY1999. However this has been significantly delayed due to reorienting the project as a mobile, not fixed design, called Mobile Tactical High Energy Laser (MTHEL). The original fixed location design eliminates most weight, size and power restrictions, but is not compatible with the fluid, mobile nature of modern combat. The initial MTHEL goal was a mobile version the size of three large semi trailers. Ideally it would be further downsized to a single semi trailer size. However doing this while maintaining the original performance characteristics is difficult. Furthermore the Israeli government which had been providing significant funding decreased their financial support in 2004, stretching out the IOC date to at least 2010. In 2000 and 2001 THEL shot down 28 Katyusha artillery rockets and 5 artillery shells. On November 4, 2002, THEL shot down an incoming artillery shell. A mobile version has completed successful testing. During a test conducted on Aug. 24, 2004 the system successfully shot down multiple mortar rounds. The test represented actual mortar threat scenarios. Targets were intercepted by the THEL testbed and destroyed; both single mortar rounds and salvo were tested. Even though military experts such as the former head of the Administration for the Development of Weapons and the Technological Industry, Aluf Yitzhak Ben Yisrael, were calling for the implementation of the THEL, the project was discontinued. During the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, Ben Yisrael, currently the chairman of the Israeli Space Agency, renewed his calls to implement the THEL against high-trajectory fire. [edit] Possible countermeasures In theory certain countermeasures could reduce the effectiveness of THEL. These could include heat hardening and reflective coating of the projectiles, which would increase the necessary laser exposure time. However THEL has primarily been developed to intercept relatively primitive threats such as homemade Qassam rockets and World War II-era Katyusha rockets, which thus far have not incorporated sophisticated countermeasures. The challenge will be to split the THEL system into transportable pieces, each capable of inflicting only a part of the needed heat. While netted with the base center, several (small) units could respond to the same threat; this may be a way to overcome 1) the danger of system destruction, 2) the need for chemical lasers and associated transportation problems, and 3) y a part of the needed heat. While netted with the base center, several (small) units could respond to the same threat; this may be a way to overcome 1) the danger of system destruction, 2) the need for chemical lasers and associated transportation problems, and 3) eventual light countermeasures.

The V-22 Osprey is a joint service, multimission, military tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing capability (STOL)Built by Boeing Helicopters-Bell textron. It is designed to perform missions like a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. The initial operators are the U.S. Marine Corps and United States Air Force. The FAA classifies the Osprey as a model of powered lift aircraft.The Osprey is the world's first production tiltrotor aircraft, with one three-bladed proprotor, turboprop engine, and transmission nacelle mounted on each wingtip. It typically operates as a helicopter with the nacelles vertical (rotors horizontal) for takeoff and landing. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate forward 90° in as little as 12 seconds for horizontal flight, converting the V-22 to a more fuel-efficient, higher-speed turboprop airplane. STOL rolling-takeoff and landing capability is achieved by having the nacelles tilted forward up to 45°. For compact storage and transport, the V-22's wing rotates to align, front-to-back, with the fuselage. The proprotors can also fold in a sequence taking 90 seconds.The V-22's development processes have been long and controversial. When the development budget, first set at $2.5 billion in 1986, had reached $30 billion in 1988, then-Defense Secretary Dick Cheney zeroed out the budget, but was overruled by Congress. The first flight occurred on March 19, 1989. Additionally, the V-22 squadron's former commander at New River, Lieutenant Colonel Odin Lieberman, reputedly instructed his unit that they needed to falsify maintenance records to make the plane appear more reliable. A crew member's recording included him stating that "We need to lie or manipulate the data, or however you wanna call it".On September 28, 2005, the Pentagon formally approved full-rate production for the V-22. The current plan is to boost production from 11 a year to 24 to 48 a year by 2012. Planned production quantities include 360 for the Marine Corps, 48 for the Navy, 50 for the Air Force. The U.S. Army, originally the lead service for the then-named JVX program, is also a candidate for possible applications. On December 12, 2005, the Pentagon announced that the procurement budget for the Marine Corps V-22s would be reduced by $1.1 billion over the production run. Israel has shown interest in the purchase of an undisclosed number of MV-22s, but an order has not been placed or approved

Modern rifle factory inaugurated United News of Bangladesh . Gazipur The army chief, General Moeen U Ahmed, inaugurated a modern factory for production of sophisticated rifles of BD-08 model at the Bangladesh Ordnance Factory in Gazipur on Sunday. General Moeen said Bangladesh was a peace-loving country and the introduction of rifle BD-08 would not change the country's policies, including that on defence. 'Rather, we wish to make ourselves defensively strong and confident, and to safeguard sovereignty of our dear motherland,' he said. He added: 'We believe in giving the best possible welfare to our troops by equipping them with the best possible weapons within our capability.' Gen Moeen hoped that the BOF would produce more new firearms/equipment in future for the armed forces to strengthen the capability of country's defence. The commandant of BOF, Maj Gen Abdul Matin, and the Chinese ambassador in Dhaka, Zheng Qingdian, also spoke on the occasion. The naval chief, Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam, the air chief, Air Marshal SM Ziaur Rahman, and high civil and military officials were present. Later, the army chief went round various rifle-manufacturing shops and expressed his satisfaction after test firing the first BD-08 rifle. The factory, set up under an agreement between Bangladesh and Chinese governments, has a production capacity of 10,000 rifles per annum in a single shift. These sophisticated rifles will not only modernise the country's armed forces but also equip each solider in a new fashion and enhance their moral strength. This rifle will be the main weapon of the armed forces and other forces. Earlier, Gen Moeen addressed the concluding ceremony of 'Exercise Shanti Doot-2' at the Rajendrapur Cantonment in the morning. Addressing the function, Gen Moeen said in this century, the world is likely to witness broken change of global security scenario. 'It is more likely that present unrest and strife existing within countries and states of the world will intensify in future.' He added that it is, therefore imperative to create capability for the foreseeable future. Bangladesh is committed to maintaining world peace, the army chief said, mentioning that it has been participating in UN peacekeeping missions since 1988. He informed that so far 80,000 troops from Bangladesh took part in various peacekeeping missions. More than 9,000 troops are now working in 14 different UN peacekeeping operations. The commandant of Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training, Brig Gen Saiful Ali, and the deputy commanding general of USARPAC, Maj Gen Patrick D Wilson, also addressed the function. The UN Peace Support Operations exercise named 'Exercise Shanti Doot-2' began on April 1 in Bangladesh under the auspices of global peace operation initiative programme of United State Pacific Command. The exercise was co-sponsored by USPCOM and co-hosted by the Bangladesh Army. 'Exercise Shanti Doot-2' consisted of a command post exercise held at Hotel Radisson from April 1-11 and Field Training exercise at BIPSOT, Rajendrapur Cantonment. Some 355 participants and trainers from 10 countries took part in the FTX.

The BIG Debate: U.S. Foreign Policy and the War in Iraq Libertarians Ron Paul & Doug Casey vs. Conservatives Larry Abraham & Dinesh D'Souza A summary of the Q&A: * Moderator George Gilder asked what Israel's response should be to Iran's threat of using nuclear weapons. Larry Abraham noted that they do not have the capability now, but we should make it clear that if they do develop the capability that [the US] should take them out. He asked, if we're going to be a world power, shouldn't we act like a world power? * A questioner from the audience asked: why should we be a world power? The point of being a world power is so that we can DEFEND ourselves not so that we can go around beating up on others, he went on to ask D'Souza, why do you think the constitution is for the entire world? * D'Souza responded by saying the founders didn't make the constitution for the world, our civil rights are ours. But the constitution arose from universal principles, everyone is entitled to liberty. Another 911 will destroy freedom in America, if it occurs the US will have to become like Israel, a police state. Since there's been no attack since, everyone has been able to relax and rest easy. * Ron Paul responded to D'Souza by saying that he too fears more 911's as a threat to our freedom. But the threat is not from a foreign power, it's from more Patriot Acts, more National ID Acts, more loss of habeas corpus -- and that's coming from our government. If we want to spread our goodness it should be without force by setting a good example, having a vibrant economy, and minding our own business where people will want to emulate us. You can't do it through use of force! FreedomFest is an annual festival where "free minds meet" to celebrate "great books, great ideas, and great thinkers" in a liberal, open-minded society. It is independent, non-partisan, and not affiliated with any organization or think tank. Founded and produced by Mark Skousen since 2002, FreedomFest invites the "best and the brightest" from around the world to talk, strategize, socialize, and celebrate liberty. FreedomFest is open to all and is purely egalitarian, where speakers, attendees, and exhibitors are treated as equals. www.FreedomFest.com

Insmed's wealth of know-how extends well beyond our research capabilities. Insmed has established itself as technical experts in the development and manufacturing arena of biologics. It is estimated that $10 billion of biopharmaceutical drugs are expected to come off patent by the year 2010. The market forces then will dictate that generic drugs will apply significant downward pressure on the revenues of those companies who are currently holding these patents. The key for competitors to take advantage of these opportunities is to find an abbreviated pathway to FDA approval for biogeneric offerings. The answer? Insmed's 50,000 sq. ft. state-of --the-art Biologics Manufacturing Facility and Process and Analytical Laboratory in Boulder, CO. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Insmed Therapeutic Proteins (ITP), has already been FDA-inspected and approved for the commercial production of IPLEX™ for the Primary IGFD indication. Located in the biotech hub of Boulder, Colorado, ITP is a technological asset for Insmed. Given its advanced protein manufacturing capability, combined with a skilled work force, the company is positioned to leverage its process expertise in any number of new ventures, either through acquisitions or partnering activities. The facility's potential for expanded capacity allows Insmed to be poised for production of follow on biologics. Insmed Chairman and CEO Geoffrey Allan testified at the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee on March 16, 2007, stating, "Insmed has developed significant intellectual capital focused towards protein characterization and purification. We have invested in building the facilities required to manufacture quality proteins. The combination of our proprietary protein platform with a biogeneric protein platform meets our goal to sustain innovation along with the ability to provide safe and affordable drugs to address a growing economic issue." For more information, visit: www.insmed.com

U.S. Army ARMOR Magazine 1999 —Tank Assessment Survey Ranks— 　 「The third-place finisher is a surprise, coming from a nation never known for its tank technology. The Japanese Type 90,built by Mitsubishi, visually resembles the Leopard 2, uses the 120mm gun originally developed by Rheinmetall, and adds an automatic loader, permitting a three-man crew. Neither the governmentor the contractor have put out much information on the Type 90, making it a sort of "mystery tank," but the Type 90 is, according to the report, "thoroughly modern and sophisticated, even more advanced in some of the areas of fire control and vehicle electronics than the highly publicized (French) Leclerc, Leopard 2A5, and M1A2. "It is the fire control suite and advanced vehicle electronics that really make the Type 90 a world-class tank. The well known Japanese prowess in electronics has been exploited to the fullest extent in the Type 90. While some details remain clouded in secrecy, the fire control suite has an automatic target tracking capability and it has long been rumored that some sort of target recognition/queuingand/or threat prioritization capability is incorporated in the suite." The Type 90 is powered by a 1,500 hp Mitsubishi diesel that provides a power-to-weight ratio similar to other world-class tanks. At 50 tons, the Type 90 is less heavily armored than designs intended for combat in Western Europe and the crew compartment is thought to be cramped. "All these things considered, the Type90 is one of the top operational tanks in the world today," the report concludes.」 http://doc.danfahey.com/Tanks-ArmorMag.pdf http://www.knox.army.mil/armormag/ Forecast International 2004 —Re-evaluates Main Battle Tank Market— 「Japan's Type 90, by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, maintains its third-place position on the Forecast International list. Drawing heavily on German Leopard 2 technology, the Type 90 is arguably the most technologically advanced main battle tank in service today. However, the Type 90 suffers from being untried in combat. As such, its performance remains essentially theoretical.」 http://www.forecastinternational.com/press/release.cfm?article=17 The Type 90 and all its subsystems have been designed and built in Japan, with the exception of the 120mm smoothbore gun, which is made under licence from Rheinmetall of Germany. The German Tank technology (Krauss-Maffei) is not included in Japanese Type90 MBT (Exclude Rh120mm gun). Because there is not information about Type90 MBT, in the west, wrong information based on a supposition spreads out. This Engligh Website is Comparatively correct information about Type90 MBT. http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product.php?prodID=1008&PHPSESSID=57c7c1e28e1df7112d8f3879bf512450