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Rockwell Collins has been selected by the United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide significant additional FireStorm targeting systems to help UK Forward Air Controllers and Forward Artillery Observers to accurately direct aircraft and artillery to their targets. The order also includes spares to support overall system deployments in Afghanistan. "This is the second major ... read more 
Washington (UPI) Sep 11, 2009 Pity the al-Qaida analyst in the 16-agency, 100,000-strong U.S. intelligence community that spends $50 billion a year, much of it to track al-Qaida operatives the world over. President Obama made clear during last year's presidential campaign Afghanistan would be his war if elected. And since being sworn in, true to his word, the Afghan war is now a national security imperative because ... more
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Russia calls French nuclear comments a 'threat'
Polish PM hails Macron's 'very promising' nuclear comments Russia calls Macron nuclear comments a 'threat' Russia says Macron address 'detached from reality' Acquittal of Fukushima operator ex-bosses finalised Iran appoints new envoy to UN nuclear watchdog Macron proposes French nuclear extension, Ukraine troop deployment Nuclear monitor defends Ukraine plant visit via Russia-controlled territory Iran's former top diplomat Zarif resigns from VP post Italy breaks 'taboo' with push to revive nuclear 
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Wagah, India (AFP) Sept 12, 2009India accused Pakistani frontier troopers Saturday of firing two rockets across the border near a popular tourist attraction in northern Punjab. The shells exploded in a village farm in Indian Punjab's border Wagah region late Friday but caused no casualties, Himmat Singh, chief of India's Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab, told reporters. "We retaliated with machine-gun fire," Singh ... more  
Caracas (AFP) Sept 12, 2009Amid rising tensions with neighboring Colombia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced late Friday that his country would soon take delivery of Russian-made missiles with a range of 300 kilometers (185 miles). "We have signed some agreements with Russia. Soon we will begin receiving some missiles," Chavez said during a meeting with supporters in front of the presidential palace. ... more 
Brasilia (AFP) Sept 12, 2009Brazil has set a deadline for French manufacturer Dassault to finalize its bid for a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet contract, also increasing pressure on competing offers by Swedish and US firms. Dassault has until September 21 to "formalize before the Brazilian Air Force a commercial proposition for the Rafale fighter jet consistent with the parameters set by French President Nicolas ... more |
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Washington (AFP) Sept 11, 2009A powerful US senator on Friday warned against sending more American troops to Afghanistan, signalling growing skepticism over the war within President Barack Obama's own party. Carl Levin, the influential chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, was the latest top Democrat in Congress to voice opposition to a fresh military build-up in Afghanistan, as the White House weighs ... more  
Seoul (AFP) Sept 13, 2009South Korean officials declined to comment Sunday on reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has called for a third nuclear test in protest at UN sanctions against the reclusive state. Open Radio of North Korea, a Seoul-based rights group, quoting unnamed Pyongyang sources said last week that Kim had told military and ruling party officials to prepare for a new test. ... more 
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Sep 11, 2009 Israel's drive to acquire Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters has been stalled by the Pentagon's refusal to allow the Israeli air force to integrate its own systems into the aircraft. The Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday that this is expected to delay the delivery of an initial batch of 25 of the aircraft ordered by Israel, which also has an option on 50 more. That's enough for three ... more |
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