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Swords and Shields: Pasdaran missile plan Washington (UPI) Sep 30, 2008 
It is highly significant that Iran's missile program is under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard -- Pasdaran -- the most loyal element of the regime, which combines internal secret police and external intelligence and shock troop functions. It is not controlled by civilians; not even by the regular military. Historical parallels to a national security organization ... read moreDefense Chief Says Russia Does Not Export Nuclear Submarines 
New Delhi, India (RIA Novosti) Oct 01, 2008Russia has no plans to export nuclear submarines, the country's defense minister said on Monday during his visit to India. Asked to comment on media reports on alleged plans to export nuclear submarines, in particular to India, Anatoly Serdyukov said: "The press discusses lots of things. We do not export nuclear submarines." The Times of India earlier quoted an anonymous Indian defense ... more
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Mongolia signs landmark mining deal with French nuclear giant
IEA forecasts record nuclear electricity production in 2025 Russia PM meets Vietnam president, seeking deeper ties Iran unveils spy ship during major war games: state media Iranian president warns Trump against risking 'war' Iran FM says European powers appear serious about resuming nuclear talks Russia, Vietnam sign nuclear energy deal Iran, European powers hold 'constructive' nuclear talks Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return 
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UN nuclear watchdog in poor shape, says chief
Vienna (AFP) Sept 30, 2008The UN atomic watchdog needs more cash and powers to meet the growing challenges of proliferation worldwide, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Tuesday, adding that funding often came with strings attached. Speaking to a scientific forum here on the future role of the International Atomic Energy Agency, ElBaradei said: "We are not in the best position to cope with the increasing challenges we ... more Suspected US drone strike kills four in Pakistan: officials 
Miranshah, Pakistan (AFP) Oct 1, 2008A missile strike by a suspected US spy drone hit a house in a Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, killing at least four people and wounding nine, security officials said Wednesday. The attack is the latest in a string of incidents on the rugged frontier that have raised tensions between Islamabad and Washington, including a clash between Pakistani troops and US-led forces in ... more Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Crosses Atlantic 
Langley AFB VA (AFPN) Oct 01, 2008An Air Combat Command RQ-4A Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., made a trans-Atlantic flight Sept. 20 with the assistance of Navy officials. The 19-hour flight from Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md., to Southwest Asia had Air Force and Navy officials working together to save time and resources. "The Navy has all ... more  |
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Pentagon announces troop rotations to reduce Iraq forces
Washington (AFP) Sept 30, 2008The Pentagon on Tuesday announced unit rotations that would lead to a slightly smaller force in Iraq, with 14 combat brigades to remain in the country through next year under current plans. Bryan Whitman, a Pentagon spokesman, said the rotations reflected President George W. Bush's decision to trim the US force by a single brigade in February. The size of the force is certain to come ... more Outside View: Blackjack flies again 
Moscow (UPI) Sep 30, 2008 Russia's Tupolev Tu-160 White Swan bombers are back from Venezuela. The overseas visit by the most powerful strike aircraft of Russia has created a new surge of interest in these planes, which make up the core of Russian strategic aviation. The supersonic missile-carrying Tu-160 bomber -- NATO designation Blackjack -- was developed in the early 1970s, when it became clear that subsonic ... more New Green Warriors To Clean Up The Enemy 
Sn Francisco CA (SPX) Oct 01, 2008By better managing environmental issues during deployments, U.S. Army units can gain tactical and strategic advantages that will help in combat and post-conflict operations, and boost overall mission success, according to a RAND Corporation study. The study finds that commanders have not usually given environmental concerns high priority during planning, despite the effect ... more Israel army buys self-destruct cluster bombs: radio 
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 30, 2008The Israeli army is equipping itself with self-destruct cluster bombs in order to lower the number of civilian victims of this type of weapon, used in the 2006 war in Lebanon, military radio said. The army has reduced its purchases of US made cluster bombs, instead buying Israel-made M-85 cluster bombs, which contain a mechanism to destroy themselves if they fail to explode immediately on ... more |
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