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August 02, 2016

45th Space Wing supports successful Atlas V NROL-61 launch
Cape Canaveral AFS FL (SPX) Jul 28, 2016
The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance's successful launch of the NROL-61 spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 here July 28, 2016, at 8:37 a.m. ET. The ULA Atlas V rocket is carrying a national security payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. Before any spacecraft can launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th Space Wing provide the mission ass ... read more

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US Air Force to Introduce Space Based Surveillance System in 2021 The United States Air Force plans to launch a next-generation Space-Based Space Surveillance system in 2021. The Space Based Space Surveillance System (SBSS) will be used to track space objects, pri ... more		Russia's Advanced New Surveillance Satellites to Keep an Eye on US Carriers The Russian Defense Ministry has plans to launch a new orbital surveillance system aimed to bolster the reconnaissance capabilities of the Aerospace Defense Forces. What kinds of capabilities will t ... more		Roscosmos May Supply Components for Iranian Satellites Russia's Roscosmos space corporation might receive an order for the supply of components for Iranian satellites, Russian Minister of Communications and Mass Media Nikolai Nikiforov said Thursday. ... more
				Humanity in Dire Need of Global System to Prevent In-Space Collisions The president of the Satellite Industry Association, Tom Stroup, tells Radio Sputnik that it's time to consider the creation of a set of international guidelines to regulate orbital space traffic. ... more		Russia Postpones Launch of Proton Rocket With US Satellite Until October 10 Russia's Roscosmos space corporation said Thursday it had postponed the launch of a Proton carrier rocket with a US telecoms satellite on board until at least October 10. "Roscosmos launch pla ... more

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First MV-22B Osprey with 3D-printed, safety-critical parts takes flight An MV-22B Osprey has flown its first flight with a safety-critical link and fitting assembly that was 3D-printed, Naval Air Systems Command announced Friday. ... more		Turkey, US meet after power grab attempt Turkey's military and political leaders were to meet on Monday in Ankara with the top US military commander in the first direct talks since last month's failed coup. ... more		Oops, we tipped it again: Mission over for sideways US lander Musk's SpaceX faces new setback after Starship explosion European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission		Lockheed delivers final Seahawk helicopter for Australia Lockheed Martin has delivered the 24th and final MH-60R Seahawk helicopter for the Royal Australian Navy under a foreign military sales contract, the company announced. ... more
				Russia invites NATO experts for security talks Russia's defence ministry said Monday it had invited NATO experts to Moscow for talks next month in a bid to increase security in Europe as tensions with the Western alliance linger. ... more		BAE Systems gets $51 million Minuteman III contract modification BAE Systems has received a $51 million U.S. Air Force contract modification for support services for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. ... more

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S. Korea says North hacked government e-mails Seoul prosecutors on Monday accused North Korea of hacking into the email accounts of dozens of South Korean government officials this year, the latest in the series of suspected cyber attacks by Pyongyang. ... more		Iraq minister accuses parliament speaker of corruption Iraqi Defence Minister Khalid al-Obeidi accused the parliament speaker and several lawmakers of corruption and blackmail on Monday, prompting the prime minister to order an investigation. ... more		Chinese Remote Sensing Constellation Expands for Global Market Five things to know about Greenland China says to slap fresh tariffs on Canadian farm, food products		AM General gets $356 million to provide Humvees for Afghanistan AM General has received a $356 million U.S. Army contract modification to provide 1,673 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles for Afghanistan. ... more
Turkey summons senior German envoy over Cologne rally Turkey summoned a senior German diplomat on Monday, a day after a rally in Cologne in support of the Turkish president who was not permitted to address the crowd by video link. ... more		BAE receives $245 million contract for Type 26 gun system BAE Systems has received a $245 million contract to provide gun systems for the U.K.'s Type 26 Global Combat Ship, the company announced. ... more		FBI technician pleads guilty to acting as China agent A 46-year-old FBI electronics technician pled guilty in New York on Monday to acting as an agent of China and passing along sensitive information to a Chinese government official. ... more		US launches first anti-IS air raids in Libya's Sirte: PM US warplanes Monday carried out air strikes on positions of the Islamic State jihadist group in its Libyan stronghold of Sirte for the first time, the country's unity government announced. ... more

	Raytheon opens new cyber center in Georgia Raytheon has opened a new cyber facility in Augusta, Ga., to deliver a range of cybersecurity capabilities to the Pentagon, the company announced Monday. ... more		Death toll from July Baghdad blast rises to 323: minister One of the deadliest bombings to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people, two thirds of whom needed DNA testing to identify, the health minister said, raising an earlier toll from last month's attack. ... more

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Israel receives final 30 M-346 Lavi jets

South Korea, U.S. hold talks on KF-X technology transfer

Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries complete T-50A test flight

Damaged British nuclear sub leaves Gibraltar

Ankara mayor to US: deliver Gulen

Turkey intercepted Gulen followers' encrypted messages: official

British MP in China propaganda video 'deeply concerned'

VSE reactivating mothballed frigates

Bell-Boeing gets $544 million Osprey contract modification

Five US troops wounded in Afghanistan: military

Turkey reshuffles military top brass in wake of coup

Bell teams with Tata for helicopters

US-led coalition raids kill 15 civilians in Syria: monitor

China, Russia to hold joint exercises in S China Sea: Beijing

Companies partner for U.K. pilot training contract

Abundant and diverse ecosystem found in area targeted for deep-sea mining

New fossil evidence supports theory that first mass extinction engineered by early animals

WorldView-4 Earth Imaging Satellite Arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base for Sept 15 Launch

False megaquake alert shakes Tokyo

Portable device produces biologic drugs on demand

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