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Taiwan developing new 'aircraft carrier killer'Taipei (AFP) Aug 14, 2011 Taiwan is developing a new mobile version of its supersonic "aircraft carrier killer" missile, a legislator said Sunday, after China sparked regional concerns with sea trials of its first carrier. Research on the development of the land-based missile, a variant of the existing Hsiungfeng (Brave Wind) III, is underway, Lin Yu-fang, a legislator who sits on the national defence committee, told AFP. "The new land-based version will have a longer range and carry a heavier warhead," Lin said, compari ... read more |
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  US urges China, Russia, India action on Syria US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday urged China, India and Russia to step up pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to curtail his government's brutal crackdown on protests. ... more | .. |
  Japan calls for China to explain aircraft carrier Japan's defence minister called on China Friday to explain why it needs an aircraft carrier, after Beijing sparked increased concerns over its military expansion by starting sea trials for the vessel. ... more | .. |
  S. Korean navy rescues North fishermen: military The South Korean navy has rescued a group of North Koreans after two fishing boats were found sinking near the disputed Yellow Sea border, a military spokesman said Friday. ... more | .. |
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 Activists launch leaflets across N. Korea border South Korean activists on Friday launched helium balloons across the North's border carrying millions of leaflets calling for the overthrow of leader Kim Jong-Il. ... more | .. |
  Afghan bomb kills five US troops Five American soldiers were killed by a bomb in Afghanistan Thursday, as the Taliban rejected claims that the fighters who shot down a US helicopter last week had perished in a NATO air strike. ... more | .. |
  Three dead in Iraq, spate of bombs hit Baghdad Twin bomb attacks in western Iraq killed three people Thursday evening while a string of four explosions in Baghdad wounded 10 others, security and medical officials said. ... more | .. |
 Kadhafi unable to launch offensive: NATO commander Forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi are no longer able to launch a credible military offensive, NATO's top Libya commander told AFP Thursday, as rebels look to gain momentum in overthrowing the strongman. ... more |
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  Namibia orders EC-145 helicopter Namibia's Ministry of Safety and Security has ordered a Eurocopter EC145 to expand the capabilities and reach of the Namibia police's air wing, the company announced. ... more | .. |
 Arabs to urge yes vote on Palestinian UN bid A delegation of Arab foreign ministers will urge permanent members of the Security Council next week to vote for Palestinian UN membership, a top Palestinian official said Thursday. ... more | .. |
US drone war kills up to 168 children in Pakistan: report America's covert drone war on Al-Qaeda and the Taliban has killed up to 168 children in Pakistan over the last seven years, according to an independent study released Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Electronic skin tattoo has medical, gaming, spy uses A hair-thin electronic patch that adheres to the skin like a temporary tattoo could transform medical sensing, computer gaming and even spy operations, according to a US study published Thursday. ... more |
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 Thales New Zealand sounds out suppliers Thales New Zealand had what it called an "industry engagement day" with local businesses from marine and naval industry groups interested in frigate upgrade contracts. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan police probe China hacking claims Taiwan's police said Thursday they were investigating claims by the main opposition party that hackers backed by the Chinese state were stealing information related to its presidential campaign. ... more | .. |
  China aircraft carrier should handle disputes: report A news website run by China's defence ministry said Thursday the nation's aircraft carrier should handle territorial disputes, despite government assurances the vessel posed no threat to its neighbours. ... more | .. |
 Five NATO troops killed in Afghanistan bomb attack A bomb attack on Thursday killed five NATO troops in southern Afghanistan, the main battleground with the Taliban, the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said. ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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Military boot camps lure S. Korea teens, families They rappel off an 11-metre (36 foot) height in seconds, run with an open parachute strapped to their shoulders, march with a heavy pack and brave a gas-filled chamber. ... more | .. |
 Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 Completes First Free-Flight Test The U.S. Navy completed the first free-flight test of Raytheon's Joint Standoff Weapon C-1, bringing the world's only net-enabled standoff weapon with moving maritime target capability closer to ini ... more | .. |
 US Air Force Completes Developmental Testing of Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick The U.S. Air Force completed developmental testing (DT) of Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) AGM-65 E2/L, the newest variant of the combat-proven laser-guided Maverick missile, clearing the way for the ... more | .. |
 Lockheed Martin To Support Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System Lockheed Martin will continue to maintain the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS), a critical system that integrates the launch hardware and software to provide weapon control for varia ... more |
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 Lockheed Martin's GMLRS+ Completes Successful Test Flight of Long-Range Motor Lockheed Martin's new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Plus (GMLRS+) extended-range rocket successfully completed a 120-kilometer mission at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., an improvement in ra ... more | .. |
  Brazil seeks firmer grip on favelas Brazil plans to clean up its notorious favela slum dwellings in Rio de Janeiro and other cities as part of a major security augmentation program before the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. ... more | .. |
 US lawmaker wants probe of Bin Laden film project A Republican lawmaker accused the Obama administration Wednesday of jeopardizing national security by cooperating with a Hollywood film project on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. ... more | .. |
 U.S. steps up Obama's secret war in Yemen Three days after U.S. Navy SEALs assassinated Osama bin Laden in May, the Americans mounted a major air operation in Yemen to kill a U.S.-born Muslim cleric they've branded one of al-Qaida's most dangerous leaders. ... more |
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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
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  Israel deploys UAVs to monitor gas fields Israel's air force has deployed aerial drones to keep watch on the country's disputed offshore gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean after Hezbollah threatened to target Israel's energy facilities if it tried to "steal Lebanon's resources from Lebanese waters." ... more | .. |
 Indra, AgustaWestland partner Spanish information Technology company Indra is working with AgustaWestland for the design and development of aircrew training equipment. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Day of infamy The United States has endured and suffered through days of triumph and tragedy. Among the latter have been the stock market crashes of Sept. 28-29, 1929; Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941; John Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963; and, of course, Sept. 11, 2001, which needs no elaboration. ... more | .. |
 China's first aircraft carrier makes maiden trip China's first aircraft carrier embarked on its inaugural sea trial Wednesday, Beijing said, prompting the United States to call for an explanation amid concerns about the nation's military expansion. ... more |
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 N. Korea twice fires shells near border: Seoul North Korea twice fired shells near the flashpoint Yellow Sea border with South Korea Wednesday, prompting warning shots from the South's marines in response, Seoul's military said. ... more | .. |
 Iraq's Sadr says Iran will not hand over militant Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Wednesday that Iran has refused to hand over a militant known as the "Shiite Zarqawi," a former commander in his militia, to face justice in Iraq. ... more | .. |
 NATO troops kill Afghan police: Afghans Afghan authorities on Wednesday accused NATO troops of killing four policemen by accident in one of the most dangerous Taliban strongholds in the south. ... more | .. |
 Liberia seizes 'worrisome' amount of arms, ammunition Liberia has seized a "worrisome" amount of arms and ammunition in the south of the country near the border with Ivory Coast, an official told a press conference Wednesday. ... more |
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