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May 21, 2014

US sends another warship to the Black Sea
Washington (AFP) May 20, 2014
The US Navy is sending a guided missile cruiser to the Black Sea, the Pentagon said Tuesday, the latest bid by Washington to to reassure allies worried over Russia's intervention in Ukraine. "I can confirm the Vella Gulf, a Navy cruiser, will be going in to the Black Sea probably later this week," Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby told reporters. The Vella Gulf will arrive in the Black Sea after the recent departure of the frigate USS Taylor, which left the area on May 12. Since the ... read more

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China, Russia show off naval forces amid disputes China and Russia started joint naval exercises off Shanghai on Tuesday as their leaders promised to strengthen relations in the face of international criticism over their territorial disputes. ... more		Russia and West on verge of 'second Cold War': Medvedev Russia and Western powers are on the brink of a new Cold War over the crisis in Ukraine, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview broadcast Tuesday. ... more		China hosts Asia security forum with wary neighbours China hosts a little-known Asian regional forum on security on Wednesday keen to raise the event's profile and show willingness to work with neighbours, despite recent disputes over maritime territory. ... more
				Companies tout their jointly developed solar/electric powered drone A production solar/electric-powered tactical unmanned aerial system has successfully performed first flights, its U.S. makers said Monday. ... more		Navy issues task order for more Aerosonde SUAS work Textron Systems Unmanned Systems reports receipt of a new Navy task order to provide mission support services with its Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System. ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Elite Libyan unit says it joins rogue general's forces An elite Libyan unit's commander said on Monday his troops were joining paramilitaries in the eastern city of Benghazi commanded by a retired general who has vowed to eradicate "terrorism". ... more		Malaysia, Inmarsat to release satellite data on MH370 Malaysia's aviation authority and British company Inmarsat said Tuesday they would release satellite data used to narrow the search for missing flight MH370 down to the southern Indian Ocean. ... 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		Taliban infighting hampers peace talks; Chinese tourist kidnapped Weeks of infighting between Taliban groups have hampered stop-start peace talks with Pakistan's government, sources said Monday, as the insurgents' leader vowed to continue fighting until Islamic law was enforced in the country. ... more
				S. Korea fires warning shots after N. Korean incursion A South Korean naval ship fired warning shots Tuesday after three North Korean patrol boats crossed over the disputed maritime border in the Yellow Sea, military officials said. ... more		Quick fixes unlikely for Iraq after election: Whiles scores killed Strong election results may deliver a third term for incumbent premier Nuri al-Maliki, but few of Iraq's intractable problems, from brutal violence to fragile sectarian ties, appear closer to resolution, experts say. ... more

UAV Payloads 2014, 24 - 25 June - London, UK

International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

Startup in the Land of the Rising Sun; A Japanese Solar Venture - by Bradley L. Bartz

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Iran top general urges media to back president Iran's army chief of staff has asked media outlets to support the policies of President Hassan Rouhani and to refrain from "spreading rumours" against his administration, reports said Tuesday. ... more		Russia conducts test-launch of ballistic missile Russia on Tuesday carried out a successful test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, news agencies reported citing the defence ministry, amid a standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine. ... 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		Brazil probes ex-soldiers over dictatorship-era killing The Brazilian attorney general's office launched an investigation Monday into five retired soldiers accused of torturing and killing a congressman during the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship. ... more
				Attack helicopters getting upgrades from Elbit Systems The U.S. Marine Corps' AH-1W attack helicopters are being upgraded by Elbit Systems of America with helmet display tracker systems and tactical video datalinks. ... more		Poland receives surplus German tanks The first batch of surplus Leopard 2A5 main battle tanks sold by Germany to Poland have been delivered to a Polish cavalry brigade. ... more

Canadian missile defense radar to be operated, maintained by Raytheon

Propulsion Module For SBIRS GEO-4 Satellite Completed

Canada revisiting ballistic missile defense: official

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Javelin Firing From Turret in UK Test

Lockheed Martin weapons turret demonstrated with missile system

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets for Jordan

Northrop Grumman, RMIT Studying Operation of UAVs in Australia

LockMart Integrates Latest Ground Control Station Technology with Fury UAV

UAV flow separation control using dielectric barrier discharge plasma at high wind

Airbus boosts communication capability for British ships

Malaysia, Inmarsat to release satellite data on MH370

Harris providing tactical communications to country in central Asia

	China bans Win 8; accuses US of hypocrisy as cyber row grows Beijing summoned the US ambassador and accused Washington of double standards Tuesday as a diplomatic row escalated over the unprecedented indictment of five Chinese military officers for cyber-espionage. ... more		Babcock-built offshore patrol vessel commissioned into service An armed offshore patrol boat by Babcock International was officially commissioned into service by the Irish Naval Service, the company reports. ... more		Taiwan holds computer war games against China attack Taiwan Monday launched computerised war games featuring its newly acquired AH-64 Apache helicopters helping counter a simulated attack by a Chinese aircraft carrier group, officials and media said. ... more		Brazil's Embraer moving into defense with cargo plane Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer launched a new hangar Tuesday that will be used for the final assembly of its KC-390 military cargo plane, a major step in its expansion into the defense sector. ... 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

Japan to establish island military posts: report		Russia orders troops back to bases ahead of Ukraine vote		Russia, China seek mutual support in Putin visit		Nuri al-Maliki, Iraq's rebel-turned-PM		Iran president hopeful of nuclear deal
US files first charges on hacking, infuriating China		Return of the Cold War?		Lockheed Martin Introduces Latest Addition to Small UAV Family		Northrop Grumman, RMIT Studying Operation of UAVs in Australia		FAA to Expedite Limited Commercial Operations of UAS

Raytheon delivers 1000th Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer to USAF

Geopolitical amateur hour

Gilat to showcase its BlackRay terminals for Unmanned Platforms in AUVSI 2014

LockMart Integrates Latest Ground Control Station Technology with Fury UAV

UAV flow separation control using dielectric barrier discharge plasma at high wind

BAE Systems launches new Royal Navy submarine

Israel peace negotiator Livni defends Abbas talks

UN group of 58 urge Council over Syria

No Swiss Gripen fighter deal for Sweden, Saab

Maliki emerges atop Iraq poll in bid to remain PM

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Javelin Firing From Turret in UK Test

Israeli negotiator under attack for meeting Abbas

Iraq election candidate kidnapped as attacks kill nine

NSA row sparks rush for encrypted email

China blames Xinjiang rail attack on separatist group

China evacuates 3,000 nationals from Vietnam over unrest

Sri Lanka celebrates end of war, blocks commemorations

Iran's FM says nuclear deal still possible

How Chinese officials 'like' banned Facebook

Norway compiles data to show 1,000 years of emissions could be stored offshore

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