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October 31, 2014

Back to Cold War as Russia probes NATO defences
Brussels (AFP) Oct 31, 2014
Nuclear-capable Russian bombers in European airspace, NATO intercepts, a foreign submarine in Swedish waters - the fall-out from the Ukraine crisis feels like a return to Cold War days. NATO has intercepted Russian aircraft on more than 100 occasions so far this year, three times more than all 2013, its new head Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "We have seen a substantial increase but we are doing what we are supposed to do. We intercept, we are ready and we react," Stoltenberg said, repe ... read more

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Japanese aircraft scrambles endangering safety: China Japan's increased scrambling of military aircraft in response to Chinese flights is endangering safety between the Asian powers in the air and at sea, Beijing's defence ministry said Thursday. ... more		China Concerned by India's Moves to Secure Northeastern Border The Chinese Defense Ministry warned India against the planned construction of new borderline outposts in the impugned territory of the eastern part of India's Arunachal Pradesh region, saying New De ... more		China punishes HK lawmaker for criticising leader A senior Hong Kong lawmaker was expelled from a prestigious Chinese government body Wednesday, in a sign that Beijing will not tolerate dissent from loyalists over pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous city. ... more
				Chinese Communist leadership 'fundamental' to rule of law: party Communist power is a "fundamental requirement" to ensure the rule of law in China, a party official said Thursday, days after a meeting of the organisation's top leaders in Beijing. ... more		Canadian military receiving satellite-on-the-move communications system Elbit Systems Ltd. is supplying is Elsat 2100 mobile satellite-on-the move communications system to Rheinmetall Canada for use by the Canadian military. ... more

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Iraq Sunni exiles say bombs cannot defeat IS As US-led warplanes pound jihadists in Iraq, prominent Sunni exiles say that empowering their marginalised minority will be more important than bombs and missiles in defeating the Islamic State extremist group. ... more		Iran talks should weigh fatwas on nuclear arms: US bishops Less than a month before a deadline to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, US Catholic bishops are urging negotiators not to underestimate the power of fatwas by Islamic leaders banning atomic weapons. ... more		Caltech takes first steps toward lightsails that could reach distant star systems Fifth H-3 rocket successfully launches Michibiki No. 6 satellite SpaceX launches more Startlink satellites from California		Israel backing out of US V-22 aircraft sale: report Israel's defence minister is dropping the purchase of US V-22 Osprey aircraft, raising concerns that this could further chill already frosty relations with Washington, Israel Hayom daily said Thursday. ... more
				Airbus DS and Indian firm jointly pursue transport deal Airbus Defense and Space and India's Tata Advanced Systems have teamed for a contract to supply C295 military transports to the Indian Air Force. ... more		French submarines to get new torpedoes The French military procurement agency, DGA, says a next-generation heavy torpedo will be delivered to the French Navy in 2016. ... more

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Thales wins 1.9bn-euro bid for British military air traffic French aerospace giant Thales and British air traffic control services have won a Pounds 1.5 billion (1.9 billion euro, $2.4 billion) contract to upgrade Britain's military air traffic system, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. ... more		Raytheon supplying Japan with Phalanx upgrade kits A multi-year bulk buy contract has been awarded to Raytheon to provide Japan with upgrade kits and other equipment for the Phalanx Close-In Weapons System. ... more		LA fires fully contained after burning for 3 weeks: state agency Scientists cast doubt on famous US groundhog's weather forecasts How atmospheric winds influence ocean weather patterns		Haqqani commander among dead in US drone strike in Pakistan A US drone strike killed at least seven militants in Pakistan's restive tribal belt on Thursday, including an important commander of the feared Haqqani network, security officials said. ... more
Surplus Department of Defense rolling stock on auction block Department of Defense rolling stock surplus assets are for sale in mid-November in an online auction conducted by GovPlanet, an online marketplace. ... more		Insitu Inc. announces next-generation ScanEagle 2 A next-generation ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle has been announced by Insitu Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. ... more		Top US general favors military advisers in western Iraq The US military's top officer on Thursday called for deploying American advisers to Iraq's Anbar province to counter Islamic State jihadists, but said the Baghdad government must first arm local Sunni tribes. ... more		Central Asian country orders Harris tactical radios An unidentified country in Central Asia has contracted Harris Corporation for tactical radios for its military forces. ... more

	US attacks on IS group may help Assad: Pentagon chief Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel acknowledged Thursday that US-led air strikes against the Islamic State group, one of the Syrian regime's main adversaries, could help President Bashar al-Assad. ... more		Taiwan bans high-level officials from studying in China Taiwan has banned its senior officials from studying in China for "national security" reasons in the latest dispute overshadowing improved ties with China, an official said Wednesday. ... more

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Iran denies claim that nuclear deal 'finalised'		NATO reports 'large scale' Russian air activity in European airspace		Kurds cheer reinforcements for Syria's Kobane		IS jihadists execute 46 tribesmen in Iraq's Anbar		'Major' hacking attack in US looms: expert survey
NASA Team Proposes to Use Laser to Track Orbital Debris		Clyde Space expands and announces new orders		No Galileo nav-sat launch for December - Arianespace		Sierra Nevada Reveals Dream Chaser Mission Variant		Wenchang to launch China's next space station

Sagem wins contract to supply optronic surveillance masts

U.S. taps Saab for remotely operated vehicle to counter maritime IEDs

Navantia Australia conducts risk-reduction study on frigates

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Littoral Combat Ship outfitted with Airbus DS radar

US agrees deal to buy 43 more F-35 fighters: Pentagon

India's Modi pledges to modernise Vietnam's defences

NATO chief wants strong defence as basis for ties with Russia

India plans to build 6 submarines

US eyes cyber 'deterrence' to stop hackers

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Russian Space Agency to Receive Designs of Super-Heavy Carrier Rocket by Year-End

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Space Launch System Booster Separation Testing Brings Confidence to First Flight

Raytheon touts success of its enhanced Griffin C missile

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