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December 23, 2014

New Angara-A5 Rocket to Enhance Defense Capability of Russia
Moscow (Sputnik) Dec 24, 2014
Russia's new Angara-class rockets will be used to enhance defense capability of Russia and its security partners by putting military and dual-purpose satellites into orbit, the Russian president said Tuesday. "This rocket is intended to put payloads measuring up to 24.5 metric tons to low-earth circular orbits," Vladimir Putin said during an extended meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). He added that the rocket's payload can include "missile attack warning systems, ... read more

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				Russian-Indian Joint Military Projects to Boost Delhi's Defense Industry Russia will provide India with its most advanced weapons and technologies in order to renew Delhi's aging military hardware; since the countries have launched joint military projects, India has obta ... more		Third Borey-Class Strategic Nuclear Submarine Joins Russian Navy Russia's third Borey-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the Vladimir Monomakh, was officially inducted in the Russian Navy on Friday, the Sevmash shipyard reported. "The ceremo ... more

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IS slavery pushes Iraqi victims to suicide Women and girls from Iraq's Yazidi religious minority have told rights activists they were beaten and forced into sexual slavery by the Islamic State jihadist group, driving some to suicide. ... more		Lockheed Martin delivers 36th operational F-35 for 2014 Lockheed Martin and its industry team have delivered the 36th and final F-35 Lightning II for 2014, meeting the year's production goal. ... more		Elbit Systems America upgrading Grumman C-1A aircraft The Brazilian Navy has given a directed sub-contract to the U.S. subsidiary of Elbit Systems to upgrade four Grumman C-1A aircraft. ... more		Global arms treaty enters into force on Wednesday A treaty laying down international rules for the $85 billion dollar global arms trade goes into force on Wednesday, with campaigners vowing to make sure it is strictly implemented. ... more

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Danish radars for new British offshore patrol boats		Taiwan's ruling party bullish on China ties despite poll setback		Pope to meet Muslim, Buddhist leaders in Philippines visit		Airbus Helicopters delivers aircraft to Spanish military		Iraq Kurd chief visits Mt Sinjar after siege broken

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N.Korea's Internet collapses after Sony hack

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India panel slams Kashmir govt over poor flood warning

Helibras returns modernized Brazilian Army helicopters

Basque government proposes plan to aid ETA's disarmament

N. Korea slams UN vote, vows to bolster nuclear capacity

3 countries eye pooled acquisition, operation of airlifters

China protests US frigate sale to Taiwan

Poland orders more Norwegian missiles

Clock ticking on Mistral decision, Russia tells France

Canada increases global reach with new military transporter

US says delivered 10 Apaches to Egypt

China state media slams N. Korea parody film as 'arrogant'

Xi warns Hong Kong and Macau in 'one China' message

Army orders hundreds of Oshkosh trucks, trailers

DARPA developing first-ever maneuverable bullet

Hackers may have exploited Sony's weakest link: humansW/LLL

New class of synthetic molecules mimics antibodies

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