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January 17, 2012
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Raytheon Completes Ship Self-Defense System Deliveries
Tewksbury MA (SPX) Jan 17, 2012
Raytheon has delivered the final Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS MK 2) hardware ship set of its 2010 production contract, completing all system deliveries ahead of schedule. The system is slated for installation and integration onboard the John P. Murtha (LPD 26), providing the ship's U.S. Navy-certified open-architecture combat management system. SSDS is an open, distributed combat management system in service on carriers and expeditionary warfare ships. It is designed to expedite the detect-to-en ... read more

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NUKEWARS

Iran makes arrests for scientist killing: speaker
Iran has made arrests over a scientist's assassination last week blamed on Israel and the US, parliament speaker Ali Larijani said Monday, vowing his country would avenge the death using "non-terrorist" tactics. ... more
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THE STANS

Pakistan PM agrees to appear on contempt rap
Pakistan's beleaguered premier said Monday he would appear in court to face a contempt notice served on him for failing to re-open corruption cases, amid a crisis likely to force early elections. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraq summons Turkish envoy over 'interference'
Iraq on Monday summoned Turkey's envoy to Baghdad to protest over "interference," its government said in likely reference to the Turkish premier's remarks about a worsening Iraqi political row. ... more
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Israel fears Hezbollah targets top general
The Israeli military has tightened security around former chief of staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi amid fears that Hezbollah plans revenge attacks to mark the fourth anniversary of the assassination if its iconic military chief. ... more
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THE STANS

18 die at Pakistani religious procession
Pakistan police confirmed the explosion that ripped through a religious procession in Khanpur killing at least 18 people was caused by a bomb. ... more
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS

US Army Testing Demonstrates Readiness of Raytheon's MAINGATE Radio
Raytheon's Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) radio system successfully provided tactical networking capabilities at two major U.S. Army exercises, giving soldiers reliable ba ... more
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MILTECH

Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Exceeds 2011 Flight Test Goals
The Lockheed Martin F-35 System Development and Demonstration 2011 flight test program resulted in the completion of more test flights and test points than in any year. The 2011 flight test pl ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

Raytheon Receives Contract for Patriot Missile Upgrades
Raytheon has been awarded a $51.3 million contract to upgrade Patriot Advanced Capability-2 missiles to the Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) configuration. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missi ... more
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NUKEWARS

Only 'real' sanctions will stop Iran: Israel PM
The current regime of US and EU sanctions against Iran is not enough to force Tehran to halt its nuclear programme, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. ... more
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NUKEWARS

China to keep promoting peace in Mideast: Wen
China's prime minister vowed on Monday to keep promoting peace in energy-rich Middle East and North Africa through the United Nations, at a time of high tension between the West and major oil producer Iran. ... more
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NUKEWARS

US team in S. Korea for talks on Iran sanctions
A US delegation arrived in South Korea Monday for talks on implementing new sanctions against Iran's oil exports, amid mounting concerns over Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons drive, a report said. ... more
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THE STANS

Kazakh ruling party wins landslide, observers troubled
The ruling party of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev Monday won a landslide victory with over 80 percent of the vote in parliamentary polls which observers said failed to meet democratic standards. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Regional tensions delay US-Israel drill
Israel and the United States opted to delay a major joint military exercise because of regional tensions and instability, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday. ... more
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THE STANS

Pakistan government faces legal challenges
Pakistan's under-fire government faces a day of legal challenges on Monday, with two court hearings that could pave the way to unseating the leadership and forcing early elections. ... more
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SUPERPOWERS

India, China resume border talks in Delhi
Indian and Chinese officials on Monday began fresh talks on sensitive border issues after discussions last year were cancelled over a speech in India by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraq car bomb against Kurdish sect kills 7
A car bomb targeting an internally displaced persons camp for a tiny minority group near Iraq's main northern city of Mosul killed seven people and wounded four others on Monday, officials said. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Eldest son of late Kim spotted in Beijing: reports
The eldest son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has been spotted in Beijing almost a month after his father's death, South Korean media reports said Monday. ... more
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MILPLEX

Bulgaria, Israel sign training, arms industry deals
Bulgaria and Israel signed two military accords for joint army trainings and defence industry cooperation on Sunday, Bulgaria's defence ministry announced. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Major US-Israel military drill postponed
Israel and the United States have agreed to postpone a major military defence exercise scheduled for spring, a senior security official said Sunday, amid rising regional tension over Iran's nuclear programme. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Seven police killed in Iraq compound siege
Several attacks and a police compound siege in west Iraq by suicide bombers dressed as police killed seven officers on Sunday, raising doubts about security forces' abilities after US troops left. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS

Taiwan's Ma wins vote but faces tough second term
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's re-election is a relief for China and the US, but observers say he could face a tough second term, forced to balance demands from Beijing with fears he is selling out. ... more
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UAV NEWS

Australia buys portable UAV landing mat
Australia's Department of Defense has bought a portable landing mat for use with unmanned aerial vehicles from manufacturer Faun Trackway USA. ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

Israel needs $3.9B to fund Arrow plan
Amid controversial cuts in Israel's defense budget and concerns of new conflict in the Middle East, the Defense Ministry is grappling with the problem of funding costly plans to build a multi-layered shield against Iranian and Syrian ballistic missiles. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Top Syria army defector to set up high military council
A top Syrian army defector will announce later on Saturday the creation of a special council that will oversee all military operations against the embattled regime of Bashar al-Assad, his media advisor told AFP. ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

Briton loses US extradition fight over Iran missile claims
A retired British businessman on Friday lost a High Court battle against extradition to the United States on charges of conspiring to sell missile parts to Iran. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Palestinians, Israelis in more 'exploratory' talks
Palestinian and Israeli delegates met on Saturday in Jordan for a third "exploratory" meeting on the possibility of a resumption of peace talks, a Jordanian official said. ... more
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MILPLEX

China bids farewell to pandas bound for France
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi spent their last day at the panda breeding centre in southwestern China ahead of a ten year trip to France, with a farewell ceremony held in their honour. ... more
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MILTECH

US Army Testing Demonstrates Readiness of Raytheon's MAINGATE Radio
Raytheon's Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network GATEway (MAINGATE) radio system successfully provided tactical networking capabilities at two major U.S. Army exercises, giving soldiers reliable ba ... more
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CYBER WARS

Study analyzes countries' cyber-power
Britain and Germany are among the top five countries with the capability to withstand cyberattacks and protect their economies, a study indicates. ... more
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MILPLEX

US to withdraw about 7,000 troops from Europe: Panetta
The United States plans to withdraw about 7,000 US troops of the 81,000 troops based in Europe, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday. ... more
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FLOATING STEEL

Argon ST extends contract for US Navy's Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) program
Boeing subsidiary Argon ST has received a $14.8 million follow-on award under its contract for the U.S. Navy's Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) program. The firm, fixed-price agreement provides c ... more
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