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February 16, 2005

Missile Shield Fails Again

Analysts Say Timing Couldn't Be Worse

For the third time in a row, the Bush administration's missile shield failed a critical operations test. While the Los Angeles Times reports the target vehicle launched without a hitch, the kill vehicle apparently failed to leave the pad during Sunday's test.

Druyan's Legacy Could Cost Boeing Billions

Eight contracts totaling more than $3 billion have been referred for further investigation as part of the scandal surrounding Darleen Druyun.

Recovery Efforts Continue

The crash of a Kam Air Boeing 737 passenger jet on Feb. 4 was believed to be Afghanistan's worst air disaster.

Increased Demand for Predators Fuels Growth in Facilities & Staffing

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft surveillance systems, today announced that it is expanding into a new production facility in the Sabre Springs area of San Diego in response to greatly increased demand for its Predator and Predator B unmanned aircraft systems.