11. Boeing stands to make a lot more money if it built new missiles from scratch. 12. After their meeting, reporters wrote that Putin had bent a bit to permit Bush to proceed with planning his new missile defense program. 13. But it does not specifically mention spending on a new missile defense system, which Bush has advocated. 14. But Monday afternoon a senior administration official said Bush would not discuss the budget, schedule or the likely architecture of a new missile defense system. 15. But the new missile can be fired from jets, allowing Iran to rapidly deploy anti-ship missiles. 16. China tested a new long-range missile that has the capability of reaching America. 17. Cohen said the United States was forced to act because of the growing threat from nations like North Korea, which are developing new offensive missiles. 18. European allies would be informed of American policy changes like the development of a new missile defense shield but not consulted in advance. 19. Even North Korea has not delivered on its promises to send new long-range missile technology to Iran. 20. Even with its economic woes, Russia retains a powerful nuclear arsenal and is building new long-range missiles. |
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