Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

June 09, 2016

China says US 'hyping' spy plane intercept
Beijing (AFP) June 8, 2016
Beijing accused Washington of "hype" on Wednesday after the US said two Chinese jets conducted an unsafe intercept of one of its spy planes over the East China Sea. The spat came soon after the world's two largest economies concluded an annual dialogue overshadowed by disagreements over maritime issues. US Pacific Command spokesman Commander David Benham said two Chinese J-10 fighter jets flew close to an American RC-135 reconnaissance plane that was on a routine patrol. The Pentagon downpla ... read more

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Japan protests as Chinese navy sails near disputed isles A Chinese naval ship sailed into waters surrounding disputed East China Sea islands for the first time early Thursday, prompting Tokyo to summon the Chinese ambassador to protest, the Japanese government said. ... more		China blasts 'unilateral' Philippine move ahead of ruling China accused the Philippines Wednesday of ignoring requests for dialogue about their maritime dispute, as tensions rise before an international tribunal's ruling on the territorial row. ... more		One killed in Poland crash during NATO exercises A Polish motorist died Wednesday after crashing into a United States military truck on a motorway in western Poland, where large-scale NATO war games are underway. ... more
				Boeing's unmanned undersea vehicle uses Corvus lithium ion battery Boeing recently announced the addition of Echo Voyager to its fleet of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) developed by their research and development division, Phantom Works. Echo Voyager is the larg ... more		Russia to set up joint air defence system with ex-Soviet allies Russia is working on setting up a joint air defence system with all of its ex-Soviet military allies, a senior official said Wednesday. ... more

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Commander says Fallujah liberation 'days' away The commander of Iraq's operation to retake Fallujah from the Islamic State group said Tuesday victory was days away, but progress had been slowed by huge numbers of bombs and traps. ... more		Prince Philip, the 'strength' behind Britain's throne Britain's Prince Philip, who turns 95 on Friday, has been Queen Elizabeth II's constant companion for almost 70 years, offending and amusing in equal measure with his salty off-the-cuff comments and gaffes. ... 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		Airbus Defence and Space has completed PeruSAT-1 in less than 24 months Airbus Defence and Space, the world's second largest space company, has completed integration of PeruSAT-1, Peru's first Earth observation satellite. It was built in less than 24 months. PeruS ... more
				Northrop collaborates with NEC for Japanese cyber range system Northrop Grumman says its cyber range has been provided to NEC for the Japan-Cyber Operations Research, Training and Experimentation system. ... more		Ensuring Satellite Connectivity No Matter What the Location or Climate Although children's books and animated films often depict them frolicking together, penguins and polar bears actually occupy opposite ends of the earth. Polar bears are found in the far northern lat ... more

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US-Ukrainian Rocket Engine Proposal 'Formula for Disaster' A Ukrainian proposal to co-manufacture large rocket engines with the United States to replace Russian ones would face enormous problems, Spinney claimed. "From a program management point of vi ... more		Aerospace Awarded NASA Grant for Innovative Space Debris Technology NASA has awarded Aerospace a grant to investigate the possibility of developing an extremely thin spacecraft that would wrap around debris and remove it from Earth's orbit. The innovative concept, c ... 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		Home beckons for America's floating fortress Waffles and pancakes are being doused with maple syrup. A baseball game burbles unwatched from the flatscreen television on the wall. ... more
Northrop Grumman gets $600M missile defense contract mod Northrop Grumman has received a $600 million U.S. Missile Defense Agency modification to an existing ballistic missile defense system contract. ... more		U.S. Air Force acquires APKWS laser-guided rocket kits The U.S. Air Force is fielding BAE Systems' Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guided rockets for ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. ... more		Assault on IS-held Manbij in Syria within days: Pentagon A US-backed Kurdish and Arab alliance is set to attack an Islamic State-held city in northern Syria within days, a military spokesman said Wednesday, helping clear the way for an eventual assault on the jihadists' stronghold of Raqa. ... more		Syria regime set for Tehran talks with allies Russia, Iran Syria's defence minister is to hold Tehran talks with his Iranian and Russian counterparts on Thursday as government forces press an offensive against the Islamic State group, state media said. ... more

	Saab to deliver chemical test gear to Sweden Saab will deliver 27 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear test kits to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency later this year after winning a European Union procurement, the company said Wednesday. ... more		At least 15 civilians dead in raids on Syria's Aleppo: monitor Syrian government air strikes on rebel-held neighbourhoods of divided second city Aleppo killed at least 15 civilians on Wednesday, a monitor said. ... more

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Poland, NATO kick-off biggest manoeuvres amid Russia tensions

Future USNS Carson City ends acceptance trials

Mack Defense, JWF team for Lakota armored vehicle production

EOD robot system passes critical design review

Five AU soldiers arrested over military equipment sale

Air Force receives Rockwell Collins receivers

Iran recovery a long way off despite nuclear deal: ministers

Exelis gets Navy contract for fighter jet jammer

Xinjiang residents must submit DNA for passports: media

Commander says Fallujah liberation 'days' away

'Indications' N. Korea has reactivated plutonium plant: UN watchdog

UK Looking to Design Next-Gen Military Satellites

Quantum satellite device tests technology for global quantum network

Five European nations to cooperate on explosive materials project

Aurora tests remote aircraft system for USMC

Taiwan's Tsai urges China to heal Tiananmen pain

Paramount unveils next-gen infantry combat vehicle

Liebherr to supply air system for Antonov AN-132D

Scientists craft an artificial seawater concoction

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