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November 22, 2010
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel Unveils Newest Anti-Missile System
Jerusalem, Israel (XNA) Nov 22, 2010
While intelligence assessments consistently paint a grim portrait of thousands of missiles and rockets showering down on Israel's civilian population and infrastructure in the future, the Jewish state unveils its next-generation missile-defense system. Arrow III, an interceptor designed to knock out ballistic missiles, has until now been shrouded in secrecy. A full-scale model was put on display at the second annual International Aerospace Conference and Exhibition held in Jerusalem on Monday. ... read more

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Trump announces replacement of top US military officer with 3 Star General
Trump fires top-ranked US military officer as shake-ups spread
U.S. officials reportedly push back on G7 language labeling Russia an 'aggressor'
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MILPLEX

GD Awarded MDA Contract
General Dynamics Information Technology is one of five awardees selected by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to provide systems engineering and testing services under the Missile Defense Agency Engi ... more
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MILTECH

New MRAP Ambulance Prototypes Many Improvements
A Pentagon team is working with the Army Medical Command and BAE Systems to build a new Caiman Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Ambulance that offers a host of technological innovations. The ne ... more
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MILPLEX

Russia, India 'Likely' To Sign 5G Fighter Contract In December
Russia and India are highly likely to sign a fifth-generation fighter design contract in December, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Thursday. Russia's Sukhoi holding and India's Hin ... more
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MILPLEX

Boeing Delivers US Navy's 10th C-40A Derivative Aircraft
Boeing has delivered the 10th C-40A transport/cargo aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The Boeing 737-700 commercial derivative was modified at the company's Wichita facility for its Navy mission. "Th ... more
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NUKEWARS

Clinton presses Republicans on Russia nuclear pact
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turned up the heat Sunday on Republicans over a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia, saying the pact was "beyond politics" and must be ratified this year. ... more
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THE STANS

'Fraction' of forces in Afghanistan to stay past 2014: Gates
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Saturday that only a "very modest" number of international troops will remain in Afghanistan after a projected 2014 withdrawal. ... more
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THE STANS

NATO sets Afghan withdrawal date, woos Russia
The Western allies have agreed a plan to bring their war in Afghanistan to an end within four years, and won over a cautious Russia to the cause of a European anti-missile shield. ... more
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MISSILE DEFENSE

NATO agrees on Europe-wide missile defence system
US President Barack Obama and his NATO allies agreed on Friday to shield Europe's peoples from rogue rocket attacks with a screen of interceptor missiles, and to invite Russia to take part. ... more
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BAE Systems IMX-101 Explosive Named A TIME Magazine Invention Of The Year
The U.S. Army's explosive IMX-101, developed by BAE Systems, has been named one of "The 50 Best Inventions of 2010" by TIME Magazine. The Army team at Picatinny Arsenal earlier this year approved IM ... more
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NUKEWARS

Medvedev tries to rebrand Russia's image on Iran
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has eased the diplomatic pressure off the Kremlin by adamantly telling Iran that it must "prove" to the world that its nuclear drive was entirely peaceful. ... more
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NUKEWARS

NKorea unveils new nuclear plant: US scientist
North Korea has unveiled a secret new uranium enrichment plant equipped with at least 1,000 centrifuges, a US scientist said, raising new fears Sunday about Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. ... more
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THE STANS

More than 20 militants killed as NATO targets Taliban
Three civilians and a senior police officer died in Afghanistan on Sunday, as foreign forces and officials said more than 20 militants were killed in air strikes and fighting, mainly in the restive south. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Nuclear treaty row could harm US foreign policy: analysts
Uncertainty over ratifying a landmark nuclear treaty not only throws into doubt the "reset" in US-Russia ties but also broader US policies on Iran, Afghanistan and arms control, analysts say. ... more
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TERROR WARS

Al-Qaeda vows to 'bleed enemy to death' with parcel attacks
The Yemen-based branch of Al-Qaeda has vowed further small but frequent attacks against the West such as last month's cargo plane parcel bombs, in a "strategy of a thousand cuts" that will "bleed the enemy to death", a monitoring group said. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Netanyahu: no promise to reach border deal during new freeze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing mounting opposition, said on Sunday that a planned new 90-day settlement freeze was not aimed at talks to define the borders of a Palestinian state. ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

JASSM-ER Test Flights Highlight Outstanding Development Effort
Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range (JASSM-ER) recently flew two successful test flights at White Sands Missile Range, NM, increasing the program's success rate ... more
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SkyTraq Introduces New GLONASS/GPS Receiver

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China To Launch First Female Astronauts

Two Telescopes For Tiangong

Chinese Female Taikonaut Identified

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Boeing To Acquire Military Logistics Provider CDM Technologies
Boeing has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire CDM Technologies, a software engineering company that specializes in real-time transportation and logistics planning systems for the U ... more
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MILTECH

Development Of Humanoid Robot To Test Warfighter Protection Equipment
Midwest Research Institute (MRI) has been authorized to proceed with the Phase IIa of the Individual Protection Ensemble Mannequin System (IPEMS). This JPEO-CBD, Joint Project Manager for Nucl ... more
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FLOATING STEEL

Northrop Grumman Launches Eighth Virginia-Class Submarine, California
Northrop Grumman reached a significant construction milestone by successfully launching the Virginia-class submarine California (SSN 781) at the company's Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va. ... more
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SUPERPOWERS

NATO, Russia bury 'ghosts of the past'
NATO and Russia agreed Saturday to jointly examine a missile shield to defend Europe and boost the flow of supplies to the Afghan war, burying a period of tensions between the former Cold War foes. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraqi Christians seek safe haven in Jordan from attacks
A spate of attacks targeting Christians in Iraq has forced many to flee to neighbouring Jordan which many see as a stepping stone to a new life as far away as possible from the violence-ridden country. ... more
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NUKEWARS

US angered by 'provocative' NKorea nuclear plant
US officials accused North Korea Sunday of flouting UN sanctions and seeking to destabilize the region amid claims the secretive state has built a sophisticated, new uranium enrichment plant. ... more
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NUKEWARS

US defense chiefs warns LatAm nations on Iran cooperation
Latin American nations need to be cautious with Iran and its motives when negotiating development of their nuclear capacities, the US defense chief warned here Sunday. ... more
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WAR REPORT

US wants South America to be 'zone of peace': Gates
The United States wants South America to remain free of conflict and will support initiatives that promote transparency in arms deals in the region, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Saturday. ... more
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