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MBDA developing new missile systemLondon (UPI) Feb 1, 2012 MBDA UK has been picked by Britain's Ministry of Defense Ministry to develop a new naval missile defense system. Called the Sea Ceptor, the system would intercept and destroy incoming missiles honing in on ships at supersonic speeds. "The development of this missile system is a huge boost to the U.K.'s world-leading missile industry and once again proves our commitment to providing battle-winning technology for our Armed Forces," Minister for Defense Equipment, Support and Technology Pet ... read more |
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  France hopes to seal Indian jet fighter deal in nine months France is confident that it can sign and seal a firm $12 billion deal to supply India with 126 Rafale fighter jets "within six to nine months," government spokeswoman Valerie Pecresse said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  In 2013, US expects shift to training role in Afghanistan The United States hopes to shift its military role in Afghanistan from combat to training during the second half of 2013, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Brazil minister heads to India to improve defense ties Brazilian Defense Minister Celso Amorim is to travel to India this week for talks on boosting bilateral military cooperation, his office announced. ... more | .. |
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  IAEA sets date for new nuclear talks in Tehran The UN atomic watchdog IAEA said Wednesday it would hold new talks in Tehran this month, as its chief inspector returned from Iran warning there was "still a lot of work to do" on its nuclear programme. ... more | .. |
  Old weapons, new threats fuel India's military build-up India's planned purchase of 126 fighters from France's Dassault marks the latest stage in a huge military procurement cycle that has turned the world's largest democracy into its biggest arms importer. ... more | .. |
  UN's Ban urges Israel settlement freeze UN chief Ban Ki-moon called on Israel on Wednesday to halt settlement activity and offer the Palestinians a "goodwill gesture" as the top diplomat sought to kick-start stalled peace talks. ... more | .. |
  U.S. strike in Yemen sharpens covert war U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that reportedly killed four al-Qaida commanders Tuesday came hard on the heels of a U.S. Navy SEAL team's Jan. 25 rescue of two Western hostages in Somalia, across the Gulf of Aden. ... more |
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  Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Support US Army Research Lab The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded Lockheed Martin a $66 million contract to stand up the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Replacement Labor ... more | .. |
 Drop in Northrop sales sign of the times U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman Corp. reported sales of $26.4 billion in 2011, a $1.7 billion - 6 percent - drop from 2010 and a sign of the times reflecting cutbacks and lower demand on both sides of the Atlantic. ... more | .. |
 NATO to discuss US plans to end Afghan combat mission NATO allies will Thursday discuss US plans to end combat operations in Afghanistan in 2013 and switch to a training mission before handing security control to Afghan forces by the end of 2014. ... more | .. |
 US needs 'credible' threat against Iran: experts The United States should deploy more warships to the Gulf, arm Israel and issue tough warnings to convince Iran it is serious about possible military action to stop Tehran's nuclear program, former US lawmakers and experts said Wednesday. ... more |
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 Risk-based passenger screening could make air travel safer Anyone who has flown on a commercial airline since 2001 is well aware of increasingly strict measures at airport security checkpoints. A study by Illinois researchers demonstrates that intensive scr ... more | .. |
  Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract for Integration of Battlefield Airborne Communications Node on Global Hawks The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $47.2 million contract for the purchase and integration of two more Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) payloads on two existing Block 2 ... more | .. |
 UN leader expects Israel at Mideast nuclear conference UN leader Ban Ki-moon said he expects Israel to attend an international conference on creating a Middle East nuclear-free zone he is aiming to hold this year in Helsinki. ... more | .. |
 AAI Logistics and Technical Services Awarded USAF Contract for B-1B Training System Support AAI Logistics and Technical Services has announced that the company has received an award from the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to provide logistics support and concurrency modi ... more |
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NASA radar imagery highlights expanding landslide activity in Los Angeles
GHGSAT Selected as Copernicus Contributing Mission by ESA and EU
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  Iraq to host first Arab summit since revolts Iraq is to host an Arab summit on March 29, the first since the Arab Spring that swept away several dictators and brought Islamists to the fore, a senior Arab League official said on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 NATO says Taliban too weak to win in Afghanistan NATO insisted Wednesday that the Taliban have been weakened as the alliance downplayed the impact of a leaked report showing the insurgents confident of victory once Western combat troops leave in 2014. ... more | .. |
 Dassault on tough road to close India fighter deal India's selection of Dassault Aviation as the preferred bidder for a huge fighter jet deal marks just the start of a long and arduous process for the French firm to secure a final contract, analysts say. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan official expects smooth times with China A Taiwanese official predicted Wednesday that China would maintain a conciliatory stance with Taipei, saying that likely next leader Xi Jinping has experience dealing with the self-ruling island. ... more |
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 Pakistan condemns NATO leak on Taliban support Pakistan on Wednesday hit out angrily at a leaked NATO report accusing its spies of secretly aiding the Afghan Taliban, saying that pre-dawn air strikes killed at least 20 local Taliban fighters. ... more | .. |
 US says open to diplomacy with new N. Korea rulers The United States is open to diplomacy with North Korea's new leaders but they must improve frosty ties with South Korea and show seriousness about nuclear disarmament, a senior US diplomat said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Putin declines to host China's future premier: report Vladimir Putin has refused to host a top Chinese official tipped to become China's next prime minister due to his busy agenda ahead of polls putting a strain on bilateral ties, a newspaper said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Corruption 'as dangerous' to Iraq as terrorism Corruption poses a major threat to Iraq, so much so that Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has said it is "as dangerous" to the country's stability as terrorism, according to a US watchdog. ... more |
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Robots Enhance Sewer Inspection and Maintenance with AI
Role of barrier films in maintaining the stability of perovskite solar cells
Zero Emissions Process for Truly Biodegradable Plastics Developed | .. |
 Raytheon's RAM Strikes Twice During Back-to-Back Tests Raytheon's Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 successfully completed two guided test vehicle flights within one week, demonstrating the system's upgraded kinematic performance, guidance system and air ... more | .. |
  Russia Must Be Ready for Space, Cyber Wars Russia must be ready for wars in space and in networks, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Nikolai Makarov said on Saturday. "As you see, warfare center has moved to aerosp ... more | .. |
 Algeria 'foils al-Qaida attack on ships' U.S. officials say Algerian intelligence foiled an al-Qaida plot to mount suicide attacks against U.S. and European ships in the Mediterranean at a time when the jihadists are driving to expand operations in North Africa. ... more | .. |
US diplomat says N. Korea must boost ties with South The top US diplomat for East Asia told North Korea's new leaders Tuesday that they must improve relations with South Korea if they want better ties with the wider world. ... more |
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India selects France's Dassault for major jet deal India has selected the French firm Dassault over the Eurofighter consortium as the preferred bidder for 126 fighter jets in a major contract estimated to be worth $12 billion (nine billion euros). ... more | .. |
 Iraq says US needs its permission for drones Washington must obtain Baghdad's permission to use drones to watch over US facilities in Iraq, the Iraqi government spokesman said on Tuesday, adding he does not believe such a request has yet been made. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Tehran's Goebbels methods "If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it." Sadly, those words by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels more than 70 years ago still ring true and remain a key tactic of despots. ... more | .. |
 Bell Helicopter lifted Eurocopter patent: court A Canadian court has ruled Bell Helicopter infringed on fellow helicopter-maker Eurocopter's landing gear design patent, the companies announced Tuesday. ... more |
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