Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

August 10, 2016

UN fails to condemn N. Korea after China draws link to THAAD
United Nations, United States (AFP) Aug 9, 2016
The UN Security Council failed to agree Tuesday on a statement condemning North Korea's launch of a missile that landed near Japan after China sought to include language opposing the US missile defense system in South Korea. The United States had circulated a draft statement that strongly condemned the August 2 launch and expressed particular concern that the ballistic missile landed near Japan. China proposed adding that "all relevant parties shall avoid taking any actions which could provoke e ... read more

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Israel ministry 'clarifies' comments on Iran nuclear deal

Iran nuclear scientist executed for spying for US

The USAF's Next SBIRS Missile Warning Satellite Ships to Cape Canaveral for October Launch

US Air Force head 'concerned' about no-first-use nuke idea

N. Korea accuses US of seeking 'pre-emptive nuclear strike'

S. Korea hits back at China in US missile row

Israel minister says Iran has respected nuclear deal

Japan spots 230 Chinese fishing boats off disputed islets

Iran nuclear scientist executed for spying for US

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General Dynamics gets DARPA classified network contract

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Israel unveils Eitan armored personnel carrier

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