Nov 22, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has reported success in the first ofsix tests of a ship-based missile defense system that would be deployed offthe Israeli coast during any war with Iraq.

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 20, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is pressing NATO members in Europe tolaunch preparations for a missile defense umbrella to stopintermediate-range missile attacks from Iran and Libya.

Nov 18, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq has prepared medium-range missiles and aircraft inunderground shelters near the Saudi border in what could mark preparationsto launch a strike against Israel.