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February 07, 2014

A Faster, Simpler Way to Replace Obsolete Parts for B-2 Bomber
Palmdale CA (SPX) Feb 07, 2014
The U.S. Air Force will get its first look at a faster, more affordable way to replace obsolete avionics on the B-2 stealth bomber under a contract awarded last August to Northrop Grumman. Under the 43-month, $43.5 million award, the company will produce a functional replacement for a B-2 avionics box called the Audio Central Distribution Unit (ACDU). More significantly, the work will map out a smart, cost-effective way to address a growing threat to B-2 readiness: mission-essential parts that can ... read more

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Raytheon to begin Phase 3 on DARPA Persistent Close Air Support program Raytheon is beginning Phase 3 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program. DARPA has exercised its Phase 3 option with Raytheon, an 18-month, $25.5 ... more		Raytheon marks delivery of 2000th Griffin missile Raytheon has produced and delivered its 2,000th Griffin Missile. Griffin production began in 2008 as a response to customer requests for a light, reliable, tactical weapon capable of precisely destr ... more		USAF Selects LockMart To Integrate Air Operations and Missile Defense Assets Lockheed Martin is developing a software planner that integrates air operations and missile defense systems, giving the Air Force the ability to "see" and better understand dynamic global situations ... more
				Israeli leaders step up warnings of growing missile threat Amid reports of an Israeli airstrike on advanced Russian-built S-300 air-defense missiles in the Syrian port of Latakia, military chiefs and missile specialists are delivering stark warnings of the 170,000 missiles and rockets they say are in the hands of the Jewish state's enemies. ... more		China offers Russia cooperation on Japan disputes: report Russia has rejected a Chinese offer to cooperate on their separate territorial rows with Japan, a report said Thursday, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepared to meet President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. ... more

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Syria must speed up removal of chemical weapons: UN Syria must move faster to remove its deadly chemical weapons stockpile and meet the June 30 deadline set for destroying its arsenal, the UN Security Council demanded Thursday. ... more		Pakistan government, Taliban hold three-hour talks Negotiators for Pakistan's government and the Taliban met for more than three hours Thursday in the first round of talks aimed at ending the militants' bloody seven-year insurgency. ... 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		7 bombs hit Baghdad as US lawmakers slam Maliki Seven bombs ripped through Baghdad killing seven people Thursday, hours after American lawmakers criticised the slow pace of political reconciliation in Iraq which they said was stoking the worsening violence. ... more
				It's no game: Xbox-sensor guards Korean border Microsoft's movement-recognition Kinect software has morphed from virtual shooter gaming to the real-life challenge of guarding the world's last Cold War border. ... more		OSI wins Australian navy software upgrade contract OSI Maritime Systems of Canada has signed a three-year contract to support and upgrade its situational and navigational awareness software for Australia's warships and submarines. ... more

Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza: reports

Israeli leaders step up warnings of growing missile threat

Israel to start Arrow 3 production although key test still to come

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USAF Selects LockMart To Integrate Air Operations and Missile Defense Assets

Raytheon marks delivery of 2000th Griffin missile

Anglo-French accord covers development of drones

US prepares for cyber warfare with mass production of 3D-printed drones

Israel's defense industry boosts UAV sales, eyes unmanned subs

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US Marines Reach Milestone For New General Dynamics-built Aviation CCS

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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone

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US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims		Fears grow of new Israeli assault on Gaza amid rocket attacks		Ecuador pulls out of regional mutual defense treaty		Weapons stash found at Lebanon home of Syrian: security		Iraqi PM under fire amid 'insanity' of suicide bombings
US Navy probes cheating by nuclear reactor instructors		Taiwan says Ma would like to meet Xi at APEC		North and South Korea agree to restart family reunions		Baghdad bombs, including near Green Zone, kill 33		Colombia rebels accuse ex-president in spying scandal

China's military rise forcing Asian defence splurge

US pleads for 'good neighborliness' in Asia

China furious at Japan NHK manager's Nanjing denial

Iran rejects US remarks on its nuclear facilities

Philippine leader likens China's rulers to Hitler

Asia fuels rise in world defence spending: study

US: Iran 'not open for business'

Libya says Kadhafi regime's chemical weapons all destroyed

Merkel 'pushes for $1.9B patrol boat deal with Saudi Arabia'

Maliki girds for Fallujah assault, stakes are high for Iraq

Bomb, bullets kill 2 soldiers on Yemen bus: military

Peres praises Kerry after attacks by Israeli hawks

Pakistan-Taliban peace talks falter as they begin

UK role in India Golden Temple assault 'very limited': probe

NHK manager's Nanjing denial no problem: Japan government

Outside View: The Pelosi School of Foreign Policy

UN's deputy Syria mediator steps down

Failed peace talks won't bring more violence: Israel

Renewed Iraq bloodshed kills seven

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