Nov 21, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy plans to conduct the first of a series oftests to ensure that its Aegis missile defense system can help protectIsrael from an Iraqi Scud attack.

Nov 25, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Aegis shipbased missile defense system could defendmost Middle East states from ballistic missiles.

Dec 03, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The government of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will reviewrecommendations shelved for the last two years to develop and installmissile warning systems on Israeli civilian aircraft.

Dec 19, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to offer modifications for theF-16 multi-role fighter to Middle East clients.