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January 15, 2014

Israel's Rafael and Raytheon to co-produce Iron Dome
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Jan 14, 2013
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel's second-largest state-owned defense company, is reported ready to start co-producing its Iron Dome anti-missile defense system with the Raytheon Co. of the United States, consolidating an alliance that's already developing the Stunner interceptor missile of Rafael's David's Sling system designed by Rafael. Defense News, a U.S. weekly, says Rafael is expected to sign on to a new deal with Raytheon, the world's biggest missile manufacturer, on the Tamir, I ... read more

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Philippines seeks more US navy ships amid China threat The Philippines wants to acquire two more navy ships from the United States to boost its maritime protection amid threats from China, the country's military chief said Wednesday. ... more		Two critical after Japan navy collision Two people were critically ill Wednesday after their fishing boat collided with a Japanese naval vessel in waters between two of the country's main islands, officials said. ... more		Senators aim to end US Iraq war authority Several US lawmakers led by Republican Senator Rand Paul introduced legislation Tuesday that would finally bring to an end Washington's authorization to wage war in Iraq. ... more
				Kerry seeks to bridge US-Russia gap with potatoes After months of tension between the United States and Russia over issues ranging from Edward Snowden's intelligence leaks to the Syrian conflict, US Secretary of State John Kerry sought to bridge the diplomatic gap Monday by giving his Russian counterpart an unusual gift of potatoes. ... more		Gates says US prevented S. Korea air strike on North South Korea declined to comment Wednesday on revelations that the United States talked it down from launching a retaliatory air strike on North Korea in 2010. ... more

Scientist drafts urban nuclear shelter guide A scientist published a guide Wednesday to help authorities limit deaths from fallout after a city is hit by a nuclear bomb. ... more		Lockheed Martin Receives JASSM Contract For Additional Finnish Air Force F-18 Integration Lockheed Martin received a $13.3 million Foreign Military Sales contract in November from the U.S. Air Force to support additional integration of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) on ... more		ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public Offering		Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Boasts Best Safety Record Designation Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) has been designated as the platform with the best safety record in the U.S. Air Force in 2013. Detachment 1 of the 69th Reconnaissan ... more
				Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Surpasses 100,000 Combat Flight Hours Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the U.S. Army since 1996, recently surpassed 100,000 combat flight hours in service. The MQ-5B Hunter, which is currently deploy ... more		Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Produce Automated Test Systems for US Navy The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for new automated test systems to increase aircraft mission readiness. The $103 million award authorizes two low rate initial production op ... more

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OSI Maritime Systems Signs Contract to Deliver TDNS to the Royal Swedish Navy OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce the award of a contract for the Company's Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS). The Systems will be delivered to ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB a ... more		Iran's Rouhani takes on Revolutionary Guards in detente drive Iranian President Hassan Rouhani faces a crucial year that could produce a historic detente between the Islamic Republic and The Great Satan, ending 35 years of fierce confrontation and dramatically altering the Middle East's geopolitical landscape. ... more		Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor		White House plays down Rouhani crowing on nuclear deal The White House Tuesday dismissed an aggressive claim of victory by Iran's President Hassan Rouhani over an interim nuclear deal, and attempted to face down rising domestic political pressure over the pact. ... more
				UK probes role in India's Golden Temple assault plans Britain said Tuesday it would investigate its involvement in India's 1984 Amritsar Golden Temple assault after previously top secret documents showed British elite forces played an advisory role. ... more		Gunmen win turf in Ramadi as Baghdad attacks kill 18 Sunni gunmen, including fighters linked to Al-Qaeda, made gains in the contested Iraqi city of Ramadi Tuesday in a setback for pro-government forces, as attacks killed 18 around the capital. ... more

Lockheed Martin Advances Affordability Across U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System To Secure Multi-Year Contract

Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries' Arrow 3 Interceptor Completes Second Flight Test

Raytheon resumes work on US Navy Air and Missile Defense Radar

Lockheed Martin Receives Contracts for JASSM Production

Raytheon receives SM-3 contract

Iran mulls replacement for Russian S-300 missile system

Global Hawk Aids in Philippine Relief Efforts

Northrop Grumman, Navy Complete Nine Flights of Triton Unmanned Aircraft System

Personal drones launch in your skies

Northrop Grumman Supports US Marine Corps Command, Control and Communications Facility for Tactical Air Operations

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Fifth MUOS Completes Assembly, Enters System Test

	Isareli defence minister apologises to Kerry over diatribe Israel's Minister of Defence Moshe Yaalon apologised Tuesday to US Secretary of State John Kerry after he accused the American of having an "obsession" with Middle East peace, sparking a furious diplomatic row between the two allies. ... more		Obama defends Afghan strategy after Gates comments Barack Obama insisted Monday he had faith in the Afghan war mission after former Pentagon chief Robert Gates charged the president lacked passion for military action and soured on his own troop surge. ... more		Swiss could vote in May on fighter deal The Swiss public could vote in May on a deal to buy 22 fighter planes from Sweden, after opponents Tuesday submitted over 100,000 signatures seeking a referendum. ... more		Italy worried over Libya situation: defense minister Italy is seriously concerned over unrest in Libya and the government's ability to rein in local militias, Defence Minister Mario Mauro said Monday during a visit to Washington. ... more

MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone

Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

Tradition and hi tech sync at China 'AI temple fair'; Tourist hot spot stokes viral nostalgia

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite		Raytheon resumes work on US Navy Air and Missile Defense Radar		Fifth MUOS Completes Assembly, Enters System Test		Northrop Grumman Unveils Advanced Pulse Generation Technology		Raytheon receives SM-3 contract
Obama says has 'faith' in Afghan strategy		Women must be part of Syria talks, activists say		Gates says Obama's critics have 'hijacked' his memoir		Walker's World: Putin's sad record		Iran's absence at Syria talks will be regretted: Zarif

Syria war boost jihadist threat in Lebanon

Sanctions relief to breathe new life into Iran economy: experts

Chemical watchdog to name Syria arms port on Thursday

US probes Honeywell over sensor made in China

FARC peace talks resume amid criticism of Colombian president

EU's Ashton plans to visit Iran 'within weeks'

UN's Ban urges Iraq to address 'root causes' of unrest

Iran mulls replacement for Russian S-300 missile system

Japan vows defence as China ships near disputed isles

Deal curbing Iran nuclear drive to take effect Jan 20

Iran to get first $550 mn of blocked funds in February

Rodman 'sorry' after controversial North Korea trip

UN chief in Iraq for talks on Syria war

US, Russia call for 'local ceasefires' ahead of Syria talks

Yemen tribes kill 4 soldiers in fresh anti-army attack

Kalashnikov repented killings in letter to Church: report

New German defence minister eyes more family-friendly army

China general's daughter sorry over Cultural Revolution death

Iraq must address 'root causes' of unrest: UN's Ban

Iraq violence kills 34 as Anbar employees back to work

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