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June 03, 2016

Cubic launches virtualization servers for battlefield use
San Diego (UPI) Jun 2, 2016
Cubic Corporation announced Wednesday the launch of new virtualization servers meant for mobile, rugged and battlefield environments. The servers, designed by Cubic subsidiary DTECH Labs, provide better server room effectiveness and layout in space-constrained, mobile, rugged and battefield operating environments, the company said. The new Mobile Modular Micro-Secure Enclave modules deliver the benefits of high-density, software-defined storage technologies that support Hyper-Converged ... read more

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Portugal to modernize its C-130H transports The contracting process for modernizing C-130H transports of the Portuguese Air Force has been authorized by Minister of National Defense José Alberto Azeredo Lopes. ... more		BAE, Babcock to service Royal Navy guns Britain's Royal Navy is to receive support services for its medium-caliber guns from Babcock International and BAE Systems. ... more		Peru to modernize submarines Peru has signed contracts with Elbit and ThyssenKrupp to modernize four U209-1200 submarines. ... more
				Poland enrols paramilitary to offset perceived Russia peril Poland will shortly start enrolling the first volunteers in a 35,000-member paramilitary force aimed at parrying a perceived threat from Russia, Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said on Thursday. ... more		Chinese military moves key issue at Singapore forum Asia's largest annual security forum opens Friday in Singapore with territorial disputes in the South China Sea, North Korea's military provocations and Islamist extremism expected to dominate discussions. ... more

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Eyeing China, Obama demands Congress move on key UN maritime rules US President Barack Obama asked Congress to ratify contentious UN maritime rules Thursday, hoping to strengthen his hand in a dangerous stand-off with Beijing over the disputed South China Sea. ... more		Predator next-gen derivative Big Wing boosts flight time The Big Wing next-generation derivative of the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system has performed a 37-hour, non-stop flight in testing by GA-ASI. ... more		NSSA Calls for Doubling U.S. Space Force Budget to Maintain Space Superiority First CubeSat Selected for ESA's Ramses Mission to Asteroid Apophis The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs		Obama lauds US military as history's greatest, but is it true? Like many patriotic, flag-pin wearing American politicians before him, President Barack Obama told US military personnel in Colorado on Thursday that they are part of "the greatest military in the history of the world." ... more
				United Launch Alliance gets $138 million Atlas V contract United Launch Services LLC has been awarded a $138 million U.S. Air Force contract modification for launch vehicle production services for the Atlas V 541 system. ... more		UN seeks 2,500 extra peacekeepers for Mali The United Nations is seeking 2,500 extra troops and police to shore up its peacekeeping operations in Mali, one of its most dangerous missions worldwide. ... more

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Boeing JDAM contract nearly doubled due to 'warfighter demand' Boeing Defense Space and Security has been awarded a not-to-exceed $3.2 billion fixed-price, incentive-firm, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract modification for Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits. ... more		DCNS delivers first Mistral-class carrier to Egypt France's DCNS delivered the first of two Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Egypt on Thursday, the defense company said, part of a deal inked in October. ... more		Scientists establish link between Earth's orbital shifts and ice age cycles Study reveals how rising temperatures could lead to population crashes Tree planting remains the most effective carbon removal strategy despite climate and economic uncertainties		L-3 gets $1.9 billion KC-10 Extender contract L-3 Communications, Vertex Aerospace LLC was awarded a $1.9 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity U.S. Air Force contract for KC-10 airframe contractor support. ... more
Lockheed Martin flies T-50A Lockheed Martin has conducted an initial flight test of its T-50A jet aircraft, which it is offering the Air Force in the Advanced Pilot Training competition. ... more		Israel foreign ministry says French Mideast drive 'will fail' The head of Israel's foreign ministry said Thursday that France's bid to revive Israel-Palestinian peace talks was doomed to failure, like a 1916 colonial effort to carve up the Middle East. ... more		Five facts about life in besieged, IS-held Fallujah Around 50,000 civilians are believed to be trapped in Fallujah, impeding an offensive by Iraqi forces to retake the city from the Islamic State group. ... more		Iraq speaker concerned over abuses in Fallujah battle Iraq's parliament speaker Salim al-Juburi said Thursday he was concerned over reports of abuses committed by government forces against civilians during the current operation to retake Fallujah. ... more

	Chinese cyber spies hack Taiwan ruling party: security firm Mainland hackers were likely to be behind an attack on the website of Taiwan's ruling party, a US-based security firm said Thursday, as the island warns of growing cyber threats. ... more		China FM berates Canadian journalist over human rights China's foreign minister berated a Canadian journalist on Wednesday for questioning Beijing's human rights record, saying she had "no right to speak" about the issue. ... more

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Atlas Elektronik to demo mine-hunting vessel		Australia approved for $302 million SM-2 missile deal		New Russian submarine launched		Signs of reprocessing at N. Korea complex: US think tank		Chinese President stresses 'friendly' ties to N. Korea envoy
UN Security Council condemns N. Korea's attempted missile launches		France's DCNS seeks submarine tie-up with ThyssenKrupp		Taiwan drops 'China-centric' curriculum after protests		Coalition strikes pound IS stronghold of Manbij in northern Syria		Sikorsky commercial helo takes autonomous flight

Saab providing Swedish Navy with anti-submarine training

Insitu gets U.S. Navy Blackjack drone contract

How to spot a militant: Pakistani army removes roofs in Waziristan

USAF production decision on KC-46 delayed

Islamic State seen shifting to more international attacks: UN

Iraq's Fallujah op slowed by civilians, IS resistance

Long-lead Navy order for Expeditionary Mobile Base 5

China FM welcomes dialogue with Philippines

No warrant needed to get cell phone location: US court

Shabaab leader 'presumed killed' in US strikes in Somalia

Afghan forces improve performance over last year: US general

Fiat Chrysler discussing Romanian Jeep production

N. Korea defectors from China restaurant arrive in Seoul

US Army camera captures explosives in fine detail

Philippines' Duterte calls China's Xi 'great president'

S. Korea says North fails with attempted missile launch

Pentagon chief heads to Asian summit as nations fret over S. China Sea

Lithuania eyes Norwegian air defense system

Top N. Korea official visits China in bid to mend ties

Weed stems ripe for biofuel

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