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October 24, 2013

A Golden Anniversary for Space-Based Treaty Verification
Los Alamos NM (SPX) Oct 24, 2013
Fifty years ago this month, Los Alamos National Laboratory sensor technology lifted off into space to help verify that world Superpowers were abiding by the newly signed Limited Test Ban Treaty-a pledge by the United States, the former Soviet Union and the United Kingdom to refrain from testing nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, underwater or in space. "For the past 70 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has serviced the country and provided technical solutions to the some of biggest national se ... read more

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NATO, Russia make no progress on missile defence row

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NATO wants say in Turkey-China missile deal

US to sell $10.8 bln in missiles, bombs to Saudis, UAE

AeroVironment Unveils Four-Ounce Pocket DDL

Lockheed Martin Links Ground Sensor Network With UAVs

India seeks UAVs for Kashmir border surveillance

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Facebook pulls beheading video amid furor

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Bill curbing Jerusalem talks sparks Israel cabinet battle

Iran holds talks with Russia to boost military cooperation

Peres defends Israel ambiguity on nuclear program

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Iraq gets Russian arms shipments under landmark $4.4B deal

Raytheon Excalibur Ib completes qualification flight testing

Sri Lanka raises defence budget despite foreign pressure

Syria's civil war foes line up for the next big battle

Turkey cuts compulsory military service

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