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February 23, 2010

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates VADER Dismount Detection
Linthicum MD (SPX) Feb 23, 2010
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed flight testing of its new Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER), capable of tracking vehicles and foot traffic over a wide area. VADER is being developed by Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector for use with medium altitude, long endurance unmanned aerial systems and smaller manned aircraft. When deployed, VADER will provide U.S. Army ground commanders with real-time accurate Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) data and Synthetic Apert ... read more

Second Missile Warning Satellite Achieves Key Testing Milestone

First US Littoral Combat Ship Departs For Maiden Deployment

Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick On Track

Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program Completed

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US Army Selects Northrop Grumman's 100kW Solid-State Laser For Field Tests

S.Korea sends aid to N.Korea despite tensions

Clinton invites Russia to cooperate closely with NATO

Iran's latest nuclear plans draw sharp response from US

NATO chief defends Afghanistan mission after civilian deaths

Plans for US withdrawal from Iraq unlikely to change: Gates

Washington (AFP) Feb 22, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday the drawdown of US troops in Iraq was moving ahead as planned, barring a dramatic "deterioration" in conditions in Iraq. Asked about contingency plans to slow down the pace of withdrawal if necessary, Gates told reporters: "Before we would consider recommending anything like that we would have to see a pretty considerable deterioration in the si ... more

Iran to 'hide nuclear plants inside mountains'

Tehran (AFP) Feb 22, 2010
Iran said on Monday it is considering plans to build two new uranium enrichment plants concealed inside mountains to avert air strikes, drawing condemnation from the United States. The announcement from Iran's atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi came soon after top US General David Petraeus warned that Washington would now pursue a "pressure track" against Iran to thwart its galloping nuclear prog ... more

Chinese consultant wrote code used in Google attack: FT

Washington (AFP) Feb 22, 2010
US analysts believe a Chinese freelance security consultant with government ties was the author of the code used in cyberattacks on Google and other companies, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported meanwhile that a prominent Asian hacking group that is likely Chinese may have been the perpetrators of last year's attacks on the Internet giant and as many as ... more

Progress slower than expected in Afghan offensive: US military

Any strike against Iran would not be 'decisive': US military chief

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates VADER Dismount Detection

Raytheon to Provide Improved Track Correlation and Fusion Capability

Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer Completes Critical Design Review

Second Missile Warning Satellite Achieves Key Testing Milestone

No talks yet on US missile shield, Bulgaria tells Russia

Russia pushes Bulgaria to explain US missile shield talks

Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick On Track

Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program Completed

Russia will honour Iran missile deal: minister

Eurocopter focuses on Indian market

Sikorsky set to make Black Hawks in India

Still no deal to save A400M plane: EADS

Insectlike 'Microids' Might Walk, Run, Work In Colonies

Robot to take starring roles in S.Korea plays

NASA And GM Take Giant Leap In Robotic Technology

Global swine flu death toll creeps towards 16,000: WHO

Keeping Vaccines Stable At Tropical Temperatures

Swine flu should be included in north's seasonal vaccine: WHO

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Afghan army on the frontlines of hope for homegrown security
Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan (AFP) Feb 19, 2010
On a barren military base in southern Afghanistan, the new Afghan Army is taking its place at the frontline of the battle against the Taliban. About 5,000 troops at Camp Shorabak represent the country's best bet for rebuilding its army, with Western help, and taking over responsibility for its security. The troops are trained and equipped by the West as part of the international effort to ensure the ongoing fight against insurgents is, as the mantra goes, "Afghan led". The troops at Camp Sho ... read more

Clinton invites Russia to cooperate closely with NATO

US hopes to ride out rough patch with China

Obama's 'home run' angers China

Any strike against Iran would not be 'decisive': US military chief

Iran to 'hide nuclear plants inside mountains'

Iran's latest nuclear plans draw sharp response from US

Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick On Track

Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program Completed

Russia will honour Iran missile deal: minister

Second Missile Warning Satellite Achieves Key Testing Milestone

No talks yet on US missile shield, Bulgaria tells Russia

Russia pushes Bulgaria to explain US missile shield talks

China Southern trade suspended pending cash injection

Third Lockheed Martin F-35B Lands At NAS Patuxent River

Boeing Completes P-8A Weapons Ground Vibration Tests

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