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April 14, 2014

India's opposition rules out major change to nuke policy
New Delhi (AFP) April 14, 2014
The head of India's opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tipped to win ongoing national elections, has ruled out any change in the country's "no-first-use" nuclear weapons policy. The BJP sparked speculation about an end to the doctrine last week when its manifesto said that the party would "revise and update" India's policy. "The no-first-use policy for nuclear weapons was a well thought out stand... We don't intend to reverse it," BJP President Rajnath Singh told the Hindustan Times newspa ... read more

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French test fire new cruise missile A second qualification firing of a naval cruise missile for the French Navy has been successfully completed, the French defense procurement agency said. ... more		Harris, Exelis win Army radio contract Two indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity awards have been given by the U.S. Army to the Harris Corporation for wideband tactical radio systems. ... more		Russia fighter jet buzzed US destroyer: Pentagon A Russian fighter jet made several passes at low altitude near a US destroyer cruising in international waters in the Black Sea at the weekend, the Pentagon said Monday, branding it "provocative and unprofessional." ... more
				Shades of the Cold War at NATO HQ The Ukraine crisis is turning the clock back 30 years for NATO and Russia with the return to propaganda methods and suspicions last seen during the Cold War. ... more		N. Korea vows Seoul will pay 'dear price' for insults North Korea on Monday warned South Korea it would pay a "dear price" for recent criticisms of Pyongyang's nuclear programme and political system, saying they violated a no-slander agreement. ... more

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Attack on NATO trucks in Pakistan kills driver: officials Gunmen in restive northwest Pakistan on Monday attacked container trucks carrying supplies to NATO troops in Afghanistan, killing a driver, officials said. ... more		Israeli killed in West Bank shooting An Israeli was killed and two others wounded in a shooting near the southern West Bank city of Hebron on Monday, the army said. ... more		Ariane 6 to deliver inaugural Galileo 2nd Gen satellites as European industry backs Arianespace Momentus to conduct multi sensor rendezvous trial with US Air Force Blue Origin mission simulates moon gravity		Ukraine in the balance Only the most gloomy pessimists think Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch a military invasion of Ukraine to bring it back into Moscow's fold. But even the most cheerful optimists can envisage no scenario that does not leave Ukraine crippled, destabilized and a constant hostage to the Kremlin. ... more
				Google buys solar-powered drone maker Titan Aerospace Google Monday announced that it is acquiring Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones that could be used to boost Internet access to remote areas. ... more		N. Korea denies link to drones recovered by South North Korea on Monday flatly denied any connection to three crashed drones recovered in the South, and accused Seoul of "fabricating" a link in order to smear Pyongyang. ... more

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Global military spending drops, led by US: SIPRI World military expenditure fell in 2013 as the United States and other Western countries cut back, but spending in emerging economies grew, a Swedish think tank said on Monday. ... more		Navy gets new class of amphibious assault ship The first America-class amphibious assault ship has been delivered to the U.S. Navy by Ingalls Shipbuilding. ... 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		Taiwan hails first US cabinet-level visit for 14 years Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Monday met Gina McCarthy, the first US cabinet-level official to visit the island in 14 years, and hailed her trip as important for ties with Washington. ... more
				Israel minister warns Kerry over 'surrender' to Iran Israel's intelligence minister Monday slammed as unacceptable comments by US Secretary of State John Kerry on negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme which he said indicated a "surrender" to Tehran. ... more		Japan military in popularity push Pacifist Japan is gradually learning to love its military, with an apparent public relations campaign under way to soften its image, featuring online popularity contests, a much-touted soprano vocalist and dating events. ... more

Russia warns Ukraine against missile technologies proliferation

Japan orders to shoot down any new N Korea ballistic missile launches

US to send two more missile defence ships to Japan: Hagel

South Korea seeking Sidewinder missiles from U.S.

French test fire new cruise missile

US, UK parts in North Korea rocket

N. Korea denies link to drones recovered by South

S. Korea says drones were from N. Korea

Google buys solar-powered drone maker Titan Aerospace

NGC Ships Payload Module For 4th Advanced EHF Protected ComSat

Fourth AEHF Protected Communications Satellite Begins Integration Months Ahead of Schedule

Harris, Exelis win Army radio contract

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Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone

Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

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Navy contracts General Dynamics to develop weapons-related software		Philippines aims for US defence deal before Obama visit		Russia's top diplomat to discuss Ukraine in China visit		Pakistan's talks with militants in comprehensive phase: minister		13 dead as Syria planes hit rebel bastions near Damascus: NGO

Sri Lanka troops kill emerging Tiger leaders: official

Israeli, Palestinian negotiators meet on crisis-hit peace talks

Croatia now operates former U.S. military vehicles

Ma's pro-China drive hits trouble as Taiwan students come of age

Iraqis in resort town face return to Anbar unrest

German government to cancel Saudi tank deal: report

Romania presses for NATO redeployment over Ukraine crisis

5 dead, 29 wounded in Philippine gunbattle with Abu Sayyaf extremists: military

USAF researchers test Google Glass for combat, intelligence missions

Navy approves Boeing combat vehicle for transport on V-22

Romania presses for NATO redeployment over Ukraine crisis

Rolls-Royce gets new contract for engine support

Middle Eastern country orders more border radar

Scorpion completes first 50 hours of flight testing

NATO release photos of Russian troops near Ukraine border

US warns Russia of more sanctions over Ukraine

Israel, Palestinians meet on peace talks stalemate

UN deposits Palestinian request to join 13 treaties

Violence kills 21 in Iraq

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