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May 07, 2014

Seoul urges 'serious consequences' against North Korea
United Nations, United States (AFP) May 07, 2014
South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-Se on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to threaten North Korea with "the most serious consequences" if it refuses to stop conducting nuclear tests. North Korea has recently been testing the engine for an inter-continental ballistic missile amid concerns it is preparing a fourth nuclear test, with recent satellite images showing increased activity at its main nuclear test site. "We must clearly warn North Korea that if it challenges the international ... read more

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Elon Musk halts deal between USAF and Russian rocket-makers A decision handed out late Wednesday by a United States Court of Federal Claims judge will for now keep the American aerospace industry from buying Russian-made rockets. Judge Susan G. Branden ... more		Prototype laser system used against small boats A prototype ground-based laser system by Lockheed Martin burned through two boats from a range of 1 mile during maritime testing off the California coast. ... more		Vietnam says China fired water cannon, rammed ships near oil rig Hanoi said Wednesday that Chinese ships protecting a deep-water drilling rig in disputed waters in the South China Sea had used water cannon to attack Vietnamese patrol vessels and repeatedly rammed them, injuring six people. ... more
				NATO sees no sign of Ukraine Russian troop pullback NATO said Wednesday it had seen no sign of Russian troops withdrawing from the border with Ukraine, despite President Vladimir Putin's claim they have been pulled back. ... more		US security adviser meets Israel leaders amid spy claims US National Security Adviser Susan Rice met Israeli leaders Wednesday after the collapse of US-brokered Middle East peace talks and amid allegations Israel was spying on its principal ally. ... more

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Boeing touts its Growler aircraft Boeing reports it has delivered its 100th EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft to the U.S. Navy on cost and on schedule. ... more		Harpoon missile sale in works for Brazil The Brazilian government has requested a $169 million Foreign Military Sales deal from the United States for AGM-84L Harpoon Block II Missiles Harpoon missiles. ... 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		Hummingbird line of VTOL unmanned aerial systems to make debut Three Hummingbird vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial systems are being introduced by Reference Technologies, the company reports. ... more
				Enhanced infrared sensor system for Seasparrow missiles An electro-optical, infrared laser sensor system that enhances the ability of ships to detect potential threats has been ordered by NATO. ... more		Navy tasks Oshkosh Defense with continued UGV work Oshkosh Defense says it is to continue its work for the U.S. military's Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle project under an Office of Naval Research contract. ... more

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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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Fallujah-area Iraq unrest kills at least 295: doctor Violence in and around the Iraqi city of Fallujah, held by anti-government fighters for months, has killed at least 295 people since late last year, a doctor said Wednesday. ... more		Syrian opposition calls for arms against Assad's air force The leader of the Syrian opposition made a powerful plea to a reluctant US administration Wednesday for anti-aircraft weapons to end "the nightmare" of civilians under seige from daily barrel bombings. ... 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		China's Xi meets veteran Taiwan politician: Xinhua China's President Xi Jinping met longtime Taiwanese politician James Soong in Beijing on Wednesday, state media said, the latest step in incrementally improving ties in recent years. ... more
				America's Achilles Heart According to mythology, the otherwise invincible Achilles had one fatal vulnerability: his heel. America has several vulnerabilities. Perhaps the most ironic is its heart. ... more		Dalai Lama shrugs off Norway government snub The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday he held no grudges against Norway's government after they decided not to meet him on his trip to Oslo in order to avoid further damaging already fragile relations with China. ... more

Army orders Patriot missile segment enhancement

MEADS Technology Will Enable Germany To Build Its Future Air And Missile Defense System

India test-fires anti-ballistic missile

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets for Jordan

Certification process for Talon Laser-Guided Rocket kit completed

Britain eyes adaption of naval air defense missile for army

Navy readies X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle for new sea tests

Hummingbird line of VTOL unmanned aerial systems to make debut

Electromagnetic environment testing for MQ-8C Fire Scout

Britain contracts General Dynamics UK to support Bowman radios

Testing facility paves way for more radio connections to MUOS satellites

LGS Innovations completes upgrade of Army communications center in Kuwait

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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

Eastern Europe troop surge could become permanent: general		New Kurdish opposition group calls for Iran dialogue		Russia to reinforce Crimea fleet: minister		US drone ban infringes press freedom: news groups		Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets for Jordan
Iraq clashes, bombings kill eight: officials		LGS Innovations completes upgrade of Army communications center in Kuwait		Israel's Peres says Netanyahu blocked 2011 peace deal		India's Modi pledges defence procurement overhaul		Vietnam marks 'historic, golden' Dien Bien Phu victory

Six wounded in latest China train station attack: police

Spy targeted Colombia peace talks, president: official

Hagel warns Americans of the risks of isolationism

Sikorsky officially unveils CH-53K

Obama to meet Syria opposition leader: official

Boeing Showcases Future Commercial Spacecraft Interior

Latest Galileo satellite arrives at ESA's test centre

Russia-US Space Launches Unaffected by Sanctions

Peacekeeper Safing - The Ultimate Re-Use Project

Sierra Nevada Corporation Completes and Delivers Satellites for ORBCOMM Mission 1 Launch

DARPA Awardees Get Hands-On Look at Military Technology Support For Troops

Service Academies Innovation Challenge Showcases Transformative Technologies

Production Configuration AH-6i Light Helicopter for the First Time

NGC Delivers Mode S Upgrade for the UK's Sentry AWACS System

21st Space Wing: Best in space

US-Philippines launch war games after Obama pledge

Britain eyes adaption of naval air defense missile for army

U-2 spy plane linked to US air traffic meltdown

Japanese lawmakers meet top Chinese official amid soured ties

New MRAP-ATV variants on display

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