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September 23, 2016

STRATCOM nominee vows to end US reliance on Russian RD-180 engines
Washington DC (Sputnik) Sep 21, 2016
John Hyten, the nominee to head US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), wowed in a congressional testimony on Tuesday to work with lawmakers to end the United States' dependence on Russian-built RD-180 rocket engines. The RD-180 engines under consideration in the 2017 budget help provide a bridge to the next generation launch vehicles being developed, Hyten said. "I pledge to continue to work with the Congress to make sure this nation ceases our reliance on the Russian RD-180 as soon as possible an ... read more

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NASA collision avoidance system saves unconscious F-16 Pilot Two pilots who credit a NASA-supported technology with saving one of their lives during a May training exercise mishap paid a visit to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, t ... more		Washington Post takes heat for Snowden prosecution call A Washington Post editorial arguing for the prosecution of intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has sparked an outcry in the media community - including from some of the newspaper's own journalists. ... more		Ukraine, rebels agree troop pullbacks in three areas: OSCE Negotiators sent by Kiev and pro-Russian rebels on Wednesday for the first time agreed to pull back troops from three areas along the battered frontline in east Ukraine. ... more
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				Indian ministers approve Rafale fighter jet deal An Indian cabinet committee gave its approval Wednesday to a long-delayed deal to buy 36 fighter jets from France's Dassault, as the country looks to bolster its military in the face of China's growing clout. ... more		Missiles, tanks on show at Iran military parade Iran showed off missiles, warplanes, tanks and marching troops on Wednesday in a display of military strength in the face of growing regional tensions. ... more

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Britain orders miniature anti-missile jammers

UN atomic agency chief to seek third term

Lockheed gets $157 million U.S. Navy Aegis contract

Back to school in Turkey after post-coup teacher purge

China lashes out at Japan's South China Sea plans

Taiwan politicians break ranks to meet with Beijing

State Dept. approves possible radar sale to Egypt

Paramount unveils new infantry fighting vehicles

Egyptian Navy receives second Mistral helicopter carrier

Future US bomber will be called Raider, honoring planes that hit Japan

Future USS Wichita LCS launched

Lockheed gets $136 million delivery order for F-35 spares

Raytheon receives $43 million Sidewinder missile contract modification

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Low-Flying Unmanned Aerial Systems in Cities

China plans global satellite network to boost internet

Cryptographic technique that may have applicability to future nuclear disarmament agreements

China releases alleged Canadian spy

Ex-Pentagon chief Gates: Trump is 'unfit,' 'beyond repair'

Liquid Manure Volume Reduced by Half

Tardigrades use protective protein to shield their DNA from radiation

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