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October 04, 2013

Report: Israel eyes anti-Iran security pact with gulf states
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Oct 3, 2013
Israel, alarmed at the prospect of a U.S.-Iranian rapprochement, is reported to be discussing the possibility of an anti-Iran alliance with longtime Arab adversaries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a project that could have immense ramifications in the Middle East. If talks are under way, they're in large part the result of many secret meetings between Israeli and Arab intelligence chiefs and other senior officials that have been held over several years, often in the Jordanian c ... read more

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US, Japan and S. Korea to hold joint naval drills The United States, South Korea and Japan will hold joint naval exercises next week in waters around the Korean peninsula, a US defence official said Thursday, as fears grow over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. ... more		UN team hopes to start disabling Syria chem arms soon Experts overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal hope to begin on-site inspections and the initial disabling of arms "within the next week," the United Nations said Thursday. ... more		Thales in cybersecurity partnership; new cybercenter in Australia Major players in the cybersecurity sector of the defense and security market announced new business ventures and developments this week. ... more
				Ukraine to end military conscription after autumn call-ups Ukraine's military draft will end with this week's round of autumn call-ups as the country moves to an all-volunteer force, President Viktor Yanukovych said. ... more		US shutdown prompts global trepidation, bemusement From Chinese bloggers to European central bankers, the world is watching the US government shutdown with a mixture of bewilderment and growing nervousness that any debt default could hit struggling economies. ... more

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China's Xi holds Malaysia talks in regional charm offensive Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Malaysia's leader Friday as part of a Southeast Asian charm offensive, with analysts saying he had the floor to himself after Barack Obama scrapped his own Asia tour. ... more		Army assault to retake Qaeda-held HQ kills 10 At least 10 people including three soldiers were killed in an offensive to retake headquarters seized by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in southeast Yemen, medical and military sources said Thursday. ... more		Webb unveils evolving dust system and energetic jets Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from space How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limits		Global armada steams into Sydney for naval centenary Warships from 17 countries steamed into Sydney Harbour Friday for a nautical extravaganza marking the centenary of Australia's emergence as an independent sea power. ... more
				U.S. army mulls replacing Vietnam-era vehicles The U.S. Army is looking into best possible options to replace Vietnam-era armored military vehicles with modern battle-ready units that are fit to perform roles in modern warfare. ... more		N. Korea warns 'imbecile' Park of confrontation North Korea's top military body launched a blistering personal attack Friday on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye and vowed to push ahead with the country's nuclear weapons programme. ... more

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Five killed in Iraq football field bombing A bomb exploded near a football field in Iraq on Thursday, killing five people and wounding at least 11, officials said. ... more		Iran will be judged by its actions, Kerry tells Israel The United States will not take Iran at its word over pledges of openness on a believed nuclear weapons programme, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday, after Israel threatened to act against Tehran. ... more		Efforts to Detect Alien Life Advanced by Simple Microbe Mobility Test How Early Earth Supported the Formation of Polyester Protocells Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in space		Colombia, rebels resume peace talks in Cuba The Colombian government resumed peace talks with leftist rebels Thursday in a renewed bid to end nearly half a century of armed conflict. ... more
				Philippines says deal on wider US role needs more work Discussions over proposals to expand the American military's presence in the Philippines failed to reach a deal, Filipino officials said Thursday, a day after US President Barack Obama called off a Manila visit. ... more		US, Japan aim at 'balanced' security alliance New US drones and a radar to defend against North Korean missiles will be deployed in Japan, senior politicians from both sides said Thursday as they met to rebalance their security alliance. ... more

Lockheed Martin Receives THAAD Production Contract

Patriot and Sentinel Capabilities Incorporated Into Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System

Raytheon completes critical component of ninth AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar

S. Korea parades new N. Korea-focused missile

Raytheon awarded Standard Missile-6 contract

US ally Turkey defends choice of Chinese missiles

Raytheon AI3 intercepts its first UAS target

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone

Boeing QF-16 Aerial Target Completes First Pilotless Flight

Third Advanced EHF Satellite Will Enhance Resiliency of Military Communications

USAF Launches Third Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite

Atlas 5 Lofts 3rd AEHF Military Comms Satellites

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UK MPs warn billions spent on carbon capture may hit bills

Raytheon awarded Standard Missile-6 contract		US institute sees more proof of N.Korea reactor		Iraqi helicopter shot down as 18 killed nationwide		Israel 'angry' with new Iran-West logic: Rouhani		After Nairobi and Mumbai, cities are 'battlegrounds of the future'
Israel ready to tackle nuclear Iran 'alone': Netanyahu		September marked by bloody sectarian attacks in Iraq		S. Korea-US sign plan to deter N. Korea nuclear strike		Argentina goes for second-hand jets for air force		US military braces for full effect of shutdown

Airbus delivers first A400M military transport plane

US ally Turkey defends choice of Chinese missiles

Israeli navy orders three new warships to protect gas fields

US, Israel try to conceal acute Iran disagreements

Outside View: Rummy's reclama -- Fixing a broken process

Commentary: Mixed signals from Moscow

S. Korea parades new N. Korea-focused missile

War drums over Syria silenced by US-Moscow deal

Taiwan says it wants US weapons despite warmer China ties

Disputes threaten post-2014 US-Afghan pact: Kabul

China's Xi in Indonesia on first Southeast Asia trip

Gunmen kill naval officer in Libya's Benghazi

Yemen jails 5 Qaeda for deadly army suicide blast

Retired Ecuadoran officers accused of human rights crimes

Canada's new defense HQ bugged: media

Israel, eying Iran, seeks closer ties with Azerbaijan

Japan arrests Chinese seaman over fatal collision

Afghan arrest over rogue attack on Australian troops

US F-35 jet plagued by shoddy quality control: audit

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