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IN THIS ISSUE: Target:?, panel to force Pentagon review of missile project, Russia test launches ICBM, nuclear safety in Ukraine cause of concern for NATO, Netanyahu: Israel Fears 'Bad Deal' on Iran, House Republicans look to block US nuclear security work in Russia.

Published on May 8, 2014

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James Acton | Foreign Policy

Although the United States has already spent an estimated $1 billion on prototypes, the boost-glide weapon remains, as one Pentagon contractor put it, a "missile in search of a mission." Unfortunately, China and Russia view Washington's interest in the weapons as a done deal. 

Panel to Force Pentagon Review of Missile Project

Martin Matishak | Hill

The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday approved a Democratic measure that forces the Pentagon to justify a new cruise missile project. 

Russia Test Launches ICBM During Exercises Led by Putin

RIA Novosti

Russia's strategic missile forces test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a training exercise on Thursday under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin.

Nuclear Safety in Ukraine Cause of Concern for NATO

The Moscow Times

NATO experts have visited Ukraine to advise authorities there on improving the safety of nuclear power plants, gas pipelines and other critical infrastructure amid growing violence and fears of conflict with Russia, officials said on Wednesday.

Netanyahu, After Meeting Rice: Israel Fears 'Bad Deal' on Iran

Barak Ravid | Haaretz

The Prime Minister's Bureau did not release details of Netanyahu's own comments to Rice, but an hour after the meeting sent out quotes of the prime minister's remarks on the matter in a meeting with members of Friends of the IDF – U.S.

House Republicans Look to Block U.S. Nuclear Security Work in Russia

Douglas P. Guarino | Global Security Newswire

House Armed Services Committee Republicans are looking to block the Obama administration from continuing nuclear security work in Russia until the Ukraine crisis has been resolved.

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