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July 28, 2016

Russia Creating Cutting-Edge Universal Nuclear Battleship
Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 28, 2016
Russia's Severnoye Design Bureau has started working on the Project 23560 Leader-class destroyer that will combine the features of a destroyer, large antisubmarine warship and guided missile cruiser. The ship will most likely be nuclear powered. It will be capable of spending up to 90 days offshore without additional refueling or support. "The Leader will be a universal ship, triple-hatted as a destroyer, large ASW ship and guided missile cruiser while being smaller than Project 1144 ships and car ... read more

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Philippines lobbied ASEAN on sea row verdict: govt The Philippines said Wednesday it had "vigorously" lobbied Southeast Asian nations to take a united stance critical of Beijing's claims to most of the South China Sea, but insisted a diluted statement remained a victory. ... more		The rise of commercial spaceports Just last year, the FAA gave Houston the "go-ahead" to build America's 10th commercial spaceport. Yes, the US already had nine spaceports designated for commercial operations. One must ask, "Why do ... more		Raytheon gets $130 million missile defense contract modification Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has been awarded a $132 million contract modification for work on the Ballistic Missile Defense System's X-band radar. ... more
				U.S. Air National Guard fires Lockheed laser-guided training rounds for first time A U.S. Air National Guard unit has successfully released eight Lockheed Martin Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds, or ELGTR, for the first time, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Elbit Systems gets $30 million thermal imaging contract Elbit Systems has been awarded an approximately $30 million contract to provide advanced thermal imaging systems to an unidentified European country, the company announced Wednesday. ... more

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Indian army receives three Dhanush howitzers The Indian army has taken possession of three new, indigenously developed 155 mm Dhanush howitzers, the Press Trust of India reported Monday. ... more		India conducts firing of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System India has successfully conducted a proof firing of the armament system for its 155mm, .52 caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, or ATAGS, the country's Defense Research and Development Organization announced Thursday. ... more		Astroscale and BAE Systems Progress In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment to Support Circular Space Economy KP Labs Unveils Smart Mission Lab to Revolutionize Space Technology Validation SatixFy receives UK Space Agency grant to develop or Advanced LEO Payload Software		Lockheed Martin to provide counter-IED system for U.S. partner nations Lockheed Martin will provide U.S. partner nations with Symphony Block 40 counter-IED system after receiving Navy approval, the company announced Tuesday. ... more
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Turkey issues warrants for 47 ex-staff of Zaman daily Turkey issued arrest warrants Wednesday for 47 former staff of the Zaman newspaper, an official said, in a growing crackdown on citizens suspected of links to alleged coup mastermind Fethullah Gulen. ... more		Turkey has chance to end polarisation after coup: opposition chief The failed coup in Turkey offers a unique chance to end the dangerous levels of polarisation in the country, the main opposition leader told AFP Wednesday. ... more		FARMing with Data OpenET Introduces FARMS Tool to Aid Water Management Heat from the Sun Linked to Seismic Activity on Earth Orange Africa and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East		Turkey was planning anti-Gulen army purge before coup: minister Turkish authorities were planning a major shake-up of the military to remove elements linked to US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen just ahead of the failed coup, a key minister said Wednesday. ... more
Lockheed Martin: $99 million in new Sniper ATP orders Lockheed Martin has received $99 million in delivery orders for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Raytheon launches NSA-approved ethernet encryption system The U.S. National Security Agency has certified Raytheon's KG-350 Ethernet encryption system, the company announced Wednesday. ... more		Syria regime bombing kills 16 in rebel-held Aleppo: monitor Syrian government air strikes and artillery fire killed at least 16 civilians on Wednesday in rebel-held neighbourhoods in the east of Aleppo city, a monitor said. ... more		Coalition aims to open new anti-IS front in Syria: US The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group aims to open a new front in southern Syria in addition to its ongoing offensive in the northeast, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Wednesday. ... more

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China, North Korea envoys hold talks in Laos

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China victory as SE Asian nations go easy on sea row

Syria regime pounds Aleppo as UN backs call for truce

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Turkish Airlines fires 211 staff over 'Gulen links' after coup

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