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NATO SOF picks U.S. communications systemMons, Belgium (UPI) Aug 2, 2012 The Valence communications system of U.S. company Mutualink Inc. has been selected by NATO as its global SOF interoperable communications platform. NATO Special Operations Forces Headquarters said the next-generation capability gives warfighters and command-and-control elements a secure communications link across different communications systems that can share real-time. Information to be shared includes on-the-move intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information, including fil ... read more |
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  Syria: Fears of chemical arms nightmare The embattled Syrian regime claims it has control of its arsenal of chemical and biological weapons but outsiders fear these could fall into the hands of extremists, including al-Qaida, with horrific consequences. ... more | .. |
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  Iran agrees to talk with world powers again in August: EU Iran's main nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili agreed in phone talks on Thursday to speak again with world powers before the month is out on Tehran's contested programme, the EU's top diplomat said. ... more | .. |
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 Australia rules out US nuclear aircraft carrier base Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith has rejected a proposal to base a US nuclear aircraft carrier and other warships in the country, a move that would rankle key trade partner China. ... more | .. |
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