As DoD Space Worry Grows, Spy Plane Plan Draws Concern

Published: Jun 22, 2006
Source: money.aol.com



WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Pentagon's spy plane plans drew new concern Wednesday, as defense officials told lawmakers of growing threats to U.S. satellite systems.

Lt. Gen. Robert Kehler, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, said recent attacks on U.S. satellite guidance systems mark the emergence of a new threat. Iraqi insurgents' attempts at blocking global positioning system, or GPS, signals have been crude so far, but have spurred new emphasis on protective measures.

"We know we're going to be challenged. And we are taking what I think are measured steps in order to address those challenges," Kehler told the House Armed Services Committee's panel on strategic forces.continue..