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April 25, 2014

Dispute islands 'within scope' of US-Japan alliance: Obama
Tokyo (AFP) April 23, 2014
The islands at the centre of a corrosive row between Tokyo and Beijing are covered by the US-Japan defence alliance, Barack Obama told a newspaper ahead of his arrival in Tokyo Wednesday. Obama, whose tour of Asia will also take in South Korea, the Philippines and Malaysia, is the first sitting US president to explicitly affirm that hostile action against the island chain would spark an American reaction. "The policy of the United States is clear - the Senkaku Islands are administered by Japan ... read more

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China frees Japan ship after $28 mn paid in 1930s row China on Thursday released a seized Japanese ship after its owner paid $28 million in compensation, a court said, in a business dispute dating to the 1930s which underlines tensions between the countries. ... more		Raytheon touts ballistic missile defense weapon The second generation Standard Missile-3 Block IB missile made by Raytheon has been deployed for the first time by the U.S. Navy. ... more		Sweden to arm fighter jets with cruise missile 'deterrent' The Swedish government defended plans Thursday to equip fighter jets with cruise missiles capable of striking targets in Russia, days after announcing a military spending hike linked to the Ukraine conflict. ... more
				N. Korea seals nuclear test tunnel: Seoul official North Korea has apparently sealed a tunnel at its nuclear test site, a government official said Thursday ahead of US President Barack Obama's arrival in Seoul for a two-day visit. ... more		US Navy deploys Standard Missile-3 Block IB for first time In partnership with the Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Navy deployed the second-generation Standard Missile-3 Block IB made by Raytheon for the first time, initiating the second phase of the Phase ... more

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High Gain Amplifiers for Commercial and Military Radar Released by Pasternack Pasternack Enterprises has released a new portfolio of L and S band high gain amplifiers covering 1.2 - 1.4 GHz and 3.1 - 3.5 GHz specifically used for commercial and military radar applications as ... more		Russia starts border army drill after Ukraine attacks rebels Russia ordered new military exercises on the border of Ukraine Thursday and warned of "consequences" after Kiev launched a deadly assault against pro-Kremlin rebels occupying the flashpoint town of Slavyansk, in an escalation of the crisis. ... 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		International customer signs agreement with USG for Raytheon's TOW missiles An international customer signed an agreement with the U.S. Government for a foreign military sale (FMS) of tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) missiles to be supplied by Raytheo ... more
				Australia to buy 58 US F-35s for $11.6bn Australia will purchase 58 more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters at a cost of Aus$12.4 billion ($11.6 billion) in a major upgrade to defence capabilities, the government said. ... more		US Military hopes AI autopilot can replace flight crews The US Defense Department is developing a method of autopilot that may allow the military to reduce air flight crews to a fraction of their current size. This announcement comes after officials worr ... more

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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Enhanced Ground Control System and Software for Small Unmanned Aircraft Lockheed Martin's Group 1 family of unmanned aircraft systems is migrating to enhanced automation capabilities using its Kestrel "Fly Light" flight control systems and industry-leading mobile Ground ... more		Israel halts peace talks after Palestinian unity deal Israel said Thursday it was halting peace talks with the Palestinians following their unity deal with Hamas, as the faltering US-backed process approached its deadline. ... 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		The U.S. Army contracts for a laser weapon demonstrator A laser weapon to counter rockets, artillery, mortars and unmanned aerial threats is being designed and built by Lockheed Martin. ... more
				Obama in Tokyo backs Japan in China island row US President Barack Obama vowed Thursday to defend Japan if China attacks over a tense territorial dispute, but also urged Beijing to step in to thwart North Korea's "dangerous" nuclear march. ... more		Obama faces emotional trip to South Korea US President Barack Obama will encounter a nation mourning one of its worst maritime disasters and on edge over North Korea's nuclear brinkmanship Friday when he flies to South Korea. ... more

Raytheon touts ballistic missile defense weapon

Russia warns Ukraine against missile technologies proliferation

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

LockMarts GMLRS Warhead Logs Successful Flight-Test Series

International customer signs agreement with USG for Raytheon's TOW missiles

US Navy deploys Standard Missile-3 Block IB for first time

US Military hopes AI autopilot can replace flight crews

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Enhanced Ground Control System and Software for Small Unmanned Aircraft

Lockheed touts improvements for SUAS operations

High Gain Amplifiers for Commercial and Military Radar Released by Pasternack

Harris supplying more communications terminals to Navy

iSYS LLC gets order for cellular wireless managed services

	Raytheon awaits FMS order for TOW missiles Raytheon reports that it expects to deliver nearly 14,000 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided missiles to an unidentified country. ... more		Lockheed touts improvements for SUAS operations Enhanced software and an enhanced ground control system by Lockheed Martin are automating the operations of small unmanned aerial vehicles. ... more		Northrop to start low-rate production of mission computers Northrop Grumman is to begin low-rate initial production of its FlightPro Gen III mission computers to support U.S. Marine Corps helicopters. ... more		Back door over red carpet: Norway torn on Dalai Lama visit A planned visit by the Dalai Lama has Oslo torn between its will to warm up frozen ties with China and warnings from the public not to compromise its stance on human rights. ... more

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

Attacks kill 13 in Iraq ahead of vote		Syria raid kills 27, as chemical arms destruction nears end		NY terror trial shown nuclear suits and pistols		Pakistan TV station off-air in some army areas		Nexter, Chemring in deal over ammunition manufacturers
Palestinian unity deal faces reality check: analysts		U.S. military contracts Rolls-Royce for engine maintenance		The battle of the Mr. Cools		China and rivals sign pact to ease maritime tensions		Kiev announces town 'liberated' but residents dumbfounded

Hong Kong, Philippines end emotional hostage row

Patria vehicles getting Saab communications electronics

S. Korea's Park urges China to avert N. Korea nuclear test

Maliki's plan to manipulate Iraq's election

France send jets to Baltics; Britain scrambles jets after Russian plane approaches airspace

Iraq officials targeted as violence kills 13

A-T Solutions continues counter-IED work

U.S. Army orders more chemical detectors

US lifting aid freeze to Egypt

Palestinians pledge unity as Israel talks teeter

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace to handle supply chain of the Triumph Group

UN hears calls for Syria chlorine gas probe

State Department okays helicopter deal for Mexico

Sweden to boost military spending over Ukraine crisis

'Russian Facebook' founder flees country after being pushed out

Lockheed Martin Team's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Tops 100,000 Testing Miles During EMD Phase

Harris supplying more communications terminals to Navy

Saudis seek FMS support deal

South Korea says North may be close to nuclear test

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