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A Northwest/Delta Airlines jet at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Dec. 27
The failed attempt to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner on Dec. 25 reveals much. [more]
A Northwest Airlines jet takes off on Dec.21
December 26, 2009 0151 GMT
The attempted Christmas attack raises questions on how the suspect was able to pass through security -- and whether others may have been able to do the same. [more]
iran protest
STRATFOR analyst Reva Bhalla discusses problems Iran’s government faces at home and abroad after police clash again with protesters. [more]
Naval Update 12/22/09
December 22, 2009 1945 GMT
A weekly approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups, based on available open-source information. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
A B-2A stealth bomber, which will carry the Massive Ordnance Penetrator
The development of the Pentagon's next-generation bunker-buster reportedly has been delayed. [more]
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