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Space Official: 80% Of Russian Military Satellites Need Replacing
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 11, 2005 The head of the Russian Federal Space Agency said Friday more than 80% of Russia's military satellites have past their official service life, reports RIA Novosti. Anatoly Perminov told a roundtable session at the Federation Council, parliament's upper house, that Russia's space grouping consisted of 40 military, 18 multi-purpose and 38 research and business satellites. "As of November 11, 2005, Russia's space grouping consists of 96 space vehicles, of which 62 satellites, or about 65%, have past their official service life," he said. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Wednesday that the military is scheduled to get six new satellites in 2006. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Read the latest in Military Space Communications Technology at SpaceWar.com
Unified Quest Aims To Refine Irregular Warfare
Fort Monroe VA (DOD) Jan 11, 2006Unified Quest 2006 is a four-phase war game taking place now through March in which Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker expects to refine proficiencies in irregular warfare. |
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