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September 15, 2011
NUKEWARS
US wants details on Iran nuke claims 'very soon'
Vienna (AFP) Sept 14, 2011
The United States said Wednesday it hoped the UN atomic agency would "very soon" give more detail on new information the watchdog has on possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme. "The real fear is that Iran is continuing ... and has over many years continued to explore and to develop technologies with no applications other than in the military sphere," Glyn Davies, US envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told reporters. A report presented to the 35-member IAEA ... read more

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MISSILE DEFENSE

NATO radar to be deployed in southeast: ministry
An early warning radar Turkey is planning to host as part of NATO's missile defence system will be deployed in a military facility base near Malatya in the southeast, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. ... more
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MILTECH

Boeing Receives US Air Force F-22 Mission Planning System Contract
Boeing has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide mission planning support for the F-22 Raptor. The order, valued at up to $24 million if all options are exercised, was awarded under ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

New Raytheon Datalink Will Allow NATO Ships to Employ All Standard Missiles
Raytheon has completed design and testing of a prototype dual-band datalink that will enable interoperability between the Standard Missile family of interceptors and a wider variety of radars and sh ... more
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MILTECH

Raytheon Delivers First Eight Tactically Configured Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammers
Raytheon has delivered the first eight Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer initial operational test and evaluation units to the U.S. Air Force. During IOT and E, the Air Force will conduct numerous ... more
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MILTECH

Raytheon Brings Combat Proven Infrared Technology to Finland
Raytheon has been awarded a fixed-price contract with options totaling $19.9 million to supply the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) with PhantomIRxr thermal biocular systems. Raytheon will supply ... more
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WAR REPORT

In Israel, the other army of God emerges
Israel is bracing for trouble over the Palestinians' expected move to declare statehood this month but there are fears that the real crisis will come from growing influence of right-wing Orthodox Jews in the Israeli armed forces, particularly the army. ... more
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS

Harris unveils new systems
Harris Corp., the U.S. communications equipment company, has introduced the world's first soldier "Smart Radio." ... more
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TERROR WARS

Outside View: Ten years later
The anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks brings with it the self-evident question of whether the United States and Americans are safer or more secure in 2011 given all the blood and treasure expended since the Twin Towers collapsed. ... more
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TERROR WARS

Cargo scanners find new S. American market
Large cargo scanning systems are finding new markets in Latin America as the need for security grows in the region's quickly industrializing countries. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Kadhafi controls few forces, not a US target: general
Deposed Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi still has small numbers of loyal fighters but his ability to influence events "has largely been eliminated," the commander of US forces in Africa said Wednesday. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS

Taiwan crash sparks calls for US jets sale
The crash of two Vietnam War-era jets in Taiwan that killed three sparked calls Wednesday for the US to sell the island new planes and save its pilots from "risking their lives" in old aircraft. ... more
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THE STANS

US vows action against Pakistan-based insurgents
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday warned the United States would retaliate against insurgents based in Pakistan blamed for staging a dramatic attack in the Afghan capital. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

18 killed in attacks against Iraq security forces
A spate of attacks appearing to target security forces in central and western Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 18 people, including six policemen and two soldiers, officials said. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

US to sell 18 F-16 jets to Iraq: Pentagon
The United States is "very close" to sealing a deal to sell 18 F-16 fighter jets to Iraq, a top Pentagon official announced Wednesday. ... more
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CYBER WARS

US, Australia defense treaty to cover cyber threats
America and Australia plan to add cyber warfare to their countries' joint defense treaty to reflect the "battlefield of the future," US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. ... more
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor
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TERROR WARS

Terror threat 'very worrying' in Africa: US general
Africa must improve security cooperation in battling extremists or face the prospect of a continent-wide terror network threatening the region and the United States, a top US commander warned Wednesday. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraqis call government office building home
Bassem Awdah and eight family members have for years been packed into two cramped rooms in a decrepit former government office building in central Baghdad, because they have nowhere else to live. ... more
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SUPERPOWERS

New Japan PM 'concerned' by China military rise
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Wednesday he was concerned about China's military build-up, urging his giant neighbour to act as a "responsible member of the international community". ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraqis' 'cruel dilemma': Pay Qaeda tax or pay the price
Iraq does not tax its citizens, but Abu Jassem al-Juburi, who runs a gas station in Mosul, still hands over a chunk of his income every month to the group that holds sway there: Al-Qaeda. ... more
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NUKEWARS

US, EU slam NKorea at UN atomic agency
The United States and the European Union sharply criticised North Korea on Wednesday as the board of the UN atomic agency was briefed on Pyongyang's nuclear activities. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS

Taiwan candidate tells US she's no 'radical'
Taiwan's opposition presidential candidate on Tuesday assured the United States she would not whip up tensions with China if elected but pledged to boost defense spending to counterbalance a rising Beijing. ... more
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THE STANS

Iran's Guards to Kurdish rebels: lay down arms or leave
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have warned members of an Iraq-based Kurdish separatist group they will be fought "to the end" unless they lay down their arms or leave, local media reported Wednesday. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Report reveals S. Korea's psy-ops against N. Korea
South Korea's military operates giant trucks which print and send thousands of leaflets and transmit broadcasts as part of psychological warfare against North Korea, said a report disclosed Wednesday. ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

TALON Laser-Guided Rocket Team Completes Key Development Milestone
Raytheon has completed additional testing of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket on the AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter. Raytheon and Emirates Advanced Investment Group are developing TALON under a coope ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

Lockheed Martin Surpasses 8,600 Hours Of Testing On Low-Risk JAGM Seeker
Lockheed Martin has performed more than 8,600 hours of tests on its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) cooled seeker, proving its operational capability and low risk. Lockheed Martin's cooled ... more
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NUKEWARS

Iran nuke chief to attend IAEA meeting
Iran's nuclear power chief says he will attend an International Atomic Energy Agency meeting in Vienna after offering to reduce tensions with the West. ... more
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UAV NEWS

War on terror: Drone strikes vs. capture
If every dark cloud has a silver lining, then perhaps the converse is true when it comes to human endeavors, especially in a time of war. ... more
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MILPLEX

Barak digs in heels against defense cuts
Crises with Turkey and Egypt are likely to increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's government to increase the defense budget, even though his office says it would have to be reduced to boost social spending after nationwide protests. ... more
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THE STANS

US vows Kabul attacks won't halt Afghan mission
Americans will not be cowed and will continue to work in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday after Taliban gunmen attacked the US embassy in Kabul. ... more
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TERROR WARS

Indonesian ethnic clashes leave six dead
Police in Ambon, Indonesia, will pursue anyone they suspect of involvement in violence between Christian and Muslim groups that left six people dead and around 80 injured. ... more
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NUKEWARS

'No need' for Iranian nuclear arms: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted on Tuesday that his country has "no need" for nuclear weapons, amid new concerns from an international atomic watchdog group about Tehran's atomic ambitions. ... more
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