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Russian leader Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that he would never agree to a new strategic arms reduction treaty with the United States until U.S. President Barack Obama agreed to scrap plans to deploy 10 ballistic missile interceptors in Poland.
The plan, originally developed by the Bush administration, is intended to protect the United States and Western Europe from the threat of Irania ... read more 
Tashkent (AFP) May 11, 2009Uzbekistan has begun shipping non-military supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan through its central cargo airport in the city of Navoi, President Islam Karimov said on Monday. The Uzbek leader made the announcement at a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak, whose country is upgrading Navoi airport to become a major transport hub. "Now, through Novoi airport, transport ... more
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Kremlin urges Trump to resume nuclear disarmament talks 'as soon as possible' UK agrees �9 bn nuclear submarine deal with Rolls-Royce Trump hopes to avoid strikes on Iran nuclear sites Iran says Oct 7 attack 'destroyed' chance for US nuclear talks UN nuclear chief urges dialogue between Trump, Iran New Zealand mayor goes nuclear after Trump claims US 'split the atom' Iran says hopes Trump will take 'realistic' approach to region Mongolia signs landmark mining deal with French nuclear giant IEA forecasts record nuclear electricity production in 2025 
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Singapore (AFP) May 11, 2009Asian states led by China, Japan and South Korea are expected to spend some 60 billion dollars to beef up their navies in the next five years, an industry analyst said Monday. That is bigger than what NATO countries -- excluding the United States -- are forecast to spend for new naval construction in the same period, said Bob Nugent, vice president of US-based naval consultancy AMI Internati ... more 
Washington (AFP) May 11, 2009US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday he had sacked the top commander in Afghanistan to make way for "new thinking" at a pivotal moment in the seven-year-old war. Gates, explaining his decision to replace General David McKiernan after less than a year on the job as the US and NATO commander, said "that our mission there requires new thinking and new approaches from our military ... more 
Washington (AFP) May 10, 2009The United States vowed Sunday to persist with air strikes in Afghanistan despite bitter new criticism from the nation's leader Hamid Karzai about their morality as the civilian death toll mounts. President Barack Obama's national security advisor, James Jones, said the United States would "redouble" efforts to limit civilian casualties but would not hamper its forces in Afghanistan by banni ... more  
Paris, France (SPX) May 12, 2009The French army's 61st Artillery Regiment recently field tested the new ERS-RVT terminal designed by Sagem, a SAFRAN Group company, for tactical data exchange and direct image reception from the Sperwer UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). ERS-RVT stands for End Reception Station - Remote Video Terminal. Developed by Sagem, the ERS-RVT allows troops on the ground and forward observers to receive ... more |
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Arlington, Va. (UPI) May 11, 2009 The U.S. Congress has mandated that the Department of Defense must conduct a comprehensive review of military strategy and capabilities at the beginning of each new presidential term. The latest such "quadrennial defense review" -- usually referred to in the Pentagon as a QDR -- began in April, with plans to complete work in time to shape the 2011 budget. This year's review is already ... more 
West Palm Beach FL (SPX) May 12, 2009Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne's PWR-9221FJ dual-mode ramjet engine successfully completed its first ground test at Mach 4 flight conditions at Arnold Engineering Development Center, Tullahoma, Tenn. A dual-mode ramjet engine is a key technology for developing reusable hypersonic vehicles. Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies company. "Successful demonstration of the ... more 
Ottawa (AFP) May 11, 2009Extremist attacks across nuclear-armed Pakistan in recent years have made it "the most dangerous country in the world," Canada's Defense Minister Peter MacKay said Monday. "I'm extremely concerned," MacKay told a press conference. "The instability in Pakistan in my view makes Pakistan the most dangerous country in the world." Around 12,000 to 15,000 Pakistan security forces are battling ... more 
London, UK (SPX) May 12, 2009Under the Maritime Change Programme (MCP) a series of changes has been announced which see the UK's three naval bases continue to play a vital role in ensuring the Royal Navy has the right build and support infrastructure across the country. The programme was undertaken in response to the Naval Base Review to ensure that the Navy has the best infrastructure in place to support its ships ... more |
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