June 25, 2006
DON'T TRACK 'EM, NUKE 'EM:
U.S. moves up new radar test in Japan (Japan Times, 6/26/06)
The United States will test a high-resolution military radar in northeastern Japan as early as Monday to monitor moves related to North Korea's possible launch of a ballistic missile, a U.S. government official said Sunday.Operation of the mobile X-Band radar at the Air Self-Defense Force's Shariki base in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, was initially scheduled to begin in the summer.
Venezuelan Leader to Visit Kim Jong-il (Chosun-ilbo, 6/25/06)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a fierce critic of the United States, said Saturday he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Observers speculate that ideas for cooperation between the two countries could include an oil-for-missiles deal.Chavez, who has mentioned plans to visit North Korea several times, told reporters the trip would be about bilateral agreements in technology and science. He did not specify a date.
Two stooges with one bird. Posted by Orrin Judd at June 25, 2006 8:55 PM
Comments
It's a long flight across the Pacific. My guess is that Hugo won't ever go.
Posted by: ratbert at June 25, 2006 11:43 PMCan Hugo afford to be so far away from Venezualen People's Paradise?
Posted by: Jayson at June 25, 2006 11:51 PMAmelia Aerhardt anyone?
Posted by: lebeaux at June 26, 2006 12:24 AMWhat's the slant range of a Standard ER Mk. 3?
Posted by: Mike Morley at June 26, 2006 10:48 AM