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  Washington DC (AFNS) May 19, 2017 On May 17, 2017, Air Force senior leaders testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee Strategic Forces subcommittee on military space, organization, policy and programs. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force Space Command commander and Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, the Space and Missile Systems Center commander, answered questions about the Air Force's current space capabilities and those needed for the future. The ... read more |
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45th Space Wing enables nation's space missionWashington DC (AFNS) May 19, 2017 Space launches may soon be an almost weekly sight on Florida's Space Coast. As the need for space lift grows globally, partnerships between the Air Force, other government agencies and the com ... more 
US Hypersonic Aircraft Will Not Catch Russia Flat-FootedMoscow (Sputnik) May 18, 2017 Speedy as they are, moving at about 6 kilometers a second (3.7 miles a second), the US hypersonic aircraft are still not fast enough to avoid the eagle eyes of Russia's missile attack warning system ... more 
Taking the guesswork out of designing extremely complex military systemsWashington DC (SPX) May 18, 2017 Computational models and simulations can be enormously helpful when designing complex military systems such as new aerospace vehicles and engines, reducing development costs and times. However, real ... more  
US sticking by Iran nuclear deal is good news for RouhaniTehran (AFP) May 18, 2017 The US decision to stick by the nuclear deal with Iran, despite new sanctions on its missile programme, provided welcome news for President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday, a day before his bid for re-election. ... more |
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China urges S.Korea to 'remove obstacles' to good tiesBeijing (AFP) May 18, 2017 China's foreign minister urged South Korea's new government on Thursday to remove "obstacles" to good relations amid Chinese anger at the US deployment of an anti-missile system on the Korean peninsula. ... more  
China, ASEAN agree on draft framework for S China Sea code of conductBeijing (AFP) May 18, 2017 China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took a step towards easing tensions in the South China Sea, state media reported Thursday, agreeing to a framework for a "code of conduct" to prevent incidents in the disputed waters. ... more 
Turkey says will 'not beg' Germany to stay at NATO baseAnkara (AFP) May 18, 2017 Turkey on Thursday hit back at German threats to pull its troops out of a key NATO base on its soil, saying it would "not beg" them to stay. ... more 
EU's Mogherini sees military HQ 'within days'Brussels (AFP) May 18, 2017 EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said Thursday remaining differences over a planned military headquarters had been resolved and it could be formally launched in a few days. ... more 
NATO chief says 'trusts all allies' on intelligence sharingBrussels (AFP) May 18, 2017 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that he had complete confidence in allies' sharing of sensitive intelligence, amid an uproar over US President Donald Trump's reported disclosure of classified information. ... more  
General Atomics receives MQ-9 contractWashington (UPI) May 17, 2017 General Atomics has received a $400 million contract for production of 36 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, the Department of Defense reported on Tuesday. ... more |
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 Israeli missile ship receives new radar  
Raytheon contracted for support of the MK-31 Rolling Airframe MissileWashington (UPI) May 17, 2017 Raytheon is being awarded $26.8 million contract for the engineering and support of the MK-31 Rolling Airframe Missile, or RAM. The contract is part of a joint cooperative development and production program between the United States and Germany under a memorandum of understanding. ... more 
Drone to replace Israeli manned maritime patrol aircraftWashington (UPI) May 17, 2017 Heron 1 unmanned aerial systems are to replace manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft of the Israeli Air Force. ... more  
Development of Textron's Fury glide munition completedWashington (UPI) May 17, 2017 Development by Textron of its Fury precision-guided glide munition has been completed with a bang - ... more  
China issues warning for new ransomware virusBeijing (AFP) May 18, 2017 China has urged Windows users to protect themselves against a new ransomware virus similar to the WannaCry bug that wreaked havoc worldwide last week. ... more |
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  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017  Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has received a $13.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract concerning the AEGIS weapons-system mounted on Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The contract provides procurement, engineering, testing, and design and software services. The work will primarily be carried out in Moorestown, N.J., and Clearw ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Lockheed Martin receives Patriot missile contract for Qatar Washington (UPI) May 12, 2017State Dept. approves UAE for possible PAC-3 missile buy  Washington (AFP) May 11, 2017US approves sale of $2 billion in missiles to UAE: Pentagon |
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 Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017 
An Israeli Navy Saar 4.5 missile ship is conducting operational sea trials of its new advanced ALPHA (Advanced Lightweight Phased Array) ELM-2258 radar.
The radar system was delivered and installed by Israel Aerospace Industries, who will deliver two additional ALPHA radars by the end of the year, bringing the number of systems installed on missile ships to 11.
The ALPHA ELM-2258 ... moreWashington (UPI) May 17, 2017Raytheon contracted for support of the MK-31 Rolling Airframe Missile  Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2017China says it tested new missile in northeastern sea  Moscow (Sputnik) May 08, 2017Purchase of S-400 From Russia 'Might Signal Turkey's Estrangement From NATO' |
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 Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017 
Heron 1 unmanned aerial systems are to replace manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft of the Israeli Air Force.
Israel Aerospace Industries, maker of the Heron 1, said the maritime Heron will feature maritime radar and an electro-optical payload suitable for maritime patrol and intelligence gathering missions.
The maritime model's electro-optical payload, the MOSP, will be made ... more London (AFP) May 16, 2017UK prison moves to stop drone deliveries of contraband Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017General Atomics receives MQ-9 contract  Taurene, Latvia (AFP) May 12, 2017Latvian daredevil in 'drone-diving' world first |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017 
High-performance Link-11/Link-22 data terminal sets and related communications equipment are to be delivered to the U.S. Navy by Leonardo DRS.
The U.S. military and allied forces use Link-11 and Link-22 data systems to exchange information - including radar tracking information - among airborne, land-based and ship-board tactical data systems.
"Under multiple contracts with the ... more Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Radio communications have surprising influence on Earth's near-space environment  Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017European country orders Harris tactical radios  Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Israel orders satellite-on-the-go for military vehicles |
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 Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017 
Development by Textron of its Fury precision-guided glide munition has been completed with a bang -
its successful firing against moving targets.
A total of 13 test flights for the Fury weapon were conducted for a 23.8 flight hours between captive carriage, survey flights and 10 weapon releases from unmanned aircraft systems, according to Textron Systems Weapon & Sensor Systems. ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Orbital ATK producing 120mm training rounds for Army  Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017U.S. Army testing Saab camouflage  Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017Elbit introduces upgraded vehicle mortar system |
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 Washington (AFP) May 17, 2017 
A former admiral was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for his role in a sprawling bribery scandal dubbed the "Fat Leonard" case, becoming the highest-ranking US Navy officer to be convicted in the probe.
Prosecutors said retired rear admiral Robert Gilbeau, 56, had lied to investigators to conceal his "illicit" 20-year relationship with Malaysian businessman Leonard Francis, who ra ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Northrop Grumman Australia invests in new facility; Final Nulka decoy delivered  The Hague (AFP) April 21, 2017Dutch court jails Charles Taylor arms-supplier for 19 years Ottawa (AFP) April 13, 2017Canada moves to join treaty curbing foreign arms sales |
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 Washington (AFP) May 17, 2017 
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said Wednesday there has been "no disruption" in relations with allies since reports emerged that President Donald Trump divulged classified intelligence to Russian officials.
"We always have safeguarded information from our allies and there's nothing that has caused them to, we've received no questions at all," Mattis said.
"We maintain steady military relatio ... more Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2017Putin the piano man plays Soviet-era tunes in Beijing Ankara (AFP) May 18, 2017Turkey says will 'not beg' Germany to stay at NATO base  Davao, Philippines (AFP) May 16, 2017Philippines' Duterte open to South China Sea deals |
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 Berkeley CA (SPX) May 16, 2017 
Combining speed with incredible precision, a team of researchers has developed a way to print a nanoscale imaging probe onto the tip of a glass fiber as thin as a human hair, accelerating the production of the promising new device from several per month to several per day.
The high-throughput fabrication technique opens the door for the widespread adoption of this and other nano-optical st ... more Cleveland OH (SPX) May 18, 2017Nanotechnology Flight Test: Material Impact on the Future  Upton, NY (SPX) May 02, 2017Scientists set record resolution for drawing at the one-nanometer length scale  Osaka, Japan (SPX) May 04, 2017X-ray microscope optics resolve 50-nm features while eliminating chromatic aberrations |
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 Mosul, Iraq (AFP) May 18, 2017  The black Humvee slaloming between car bomb carcasses and mortar craters stops to let fleeing civilians cross and then resumes its tooth-loosening ride down the churned up west Mosul street.
Other vehicles follow - they are from Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service and are heading to the front line in Rifai, one of the last areas left to retake before a final assault on jihadists holed up ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) May 16, 2017Brisk business for Mosul's first post-IS liquor store  Hammam Al-Alil, Iraq (AFP) May 15, 2017Rescued 'human shields' tell of Mosul horror  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) May 16, 2017IS 'on brink of defeat' after losing 90% of west Mosul: officers |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017 
An ICBM launch facility has undergone its first comprehensive programmed depot maintenance since the facility's activation in 1962.
The maintenance of the launch facility at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana consisted of a complete overhaul of parts to ensure equipment meets military standards and requirements.
The work was conducted by the 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron, w ... moreBeijing (AFP) May 18, 2017China urges S.Korea to 'remove obstacles' to good ties Tehran (AFP) May 18, 2017US sticking by Iran nuclear deal is good news for Rouhani  Seoul (AFP) May 16, 2017N. Korea takes leap with missile test: analysts |
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 Mumbai (AFP) May 18, 2017 
Indian software trade body Nasscom on Thursday dismissed widespread media reports of mass layoffs in the country's hugely important information technology industry but warned that the sector must reinvent itself.
IT outsourcing has long been one of India's flagship industries but recent news reports have claimed that major companies, including Tech Mahindra and Wipro, are making thousands re ... more Hong Kong (AFP) May 17, 2017Hong Kong firm pays $3bn in record land sale  New Delhi (AFP) May 14, 2017Red tape and taxes put brakes on 'Make In India' push  Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2017China decries protectionism, but some raise concerns |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) May 15, 2017 
A group of refugees who sheltered fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong are facing deportation after the city's authorities rejected their bid for protection, their lawyer said Monday.
The impoverished Philippine and Sri Lankan refugees helped the former National Security Agency contractor evade authorities in 2013 by hiding him in their cramped homes after he initiated one of t ... more Washington (UPI) May 14, 2017Healthcare bill inspires road rage: Tenn. woman tries to run Congressman off road  Washington DC (SPX) May 10, 2017New fiber-based sensor could quickly detect structural problems in bridges and dams  Paris (AFP) May 7, 2017Marine Le Pen: far-right firebrand who has shaken up French politics |
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 Beijing (XNA) May 12, 2017 
While it remains unclear exactly how long China's first lunar explorers will spend on the surface, the country is already planning for longer stays.
Eight Chinese volunteers will live in "Yuegong-1," a simulated space "cabin" in Beijing for the next year, strengthening China's knowledge and technical know-how, and helping the country's scientists understand exactly what will be required fo ... more Beijing (AFP) May 11, 2017China tests 'Lunar Palace' as it eyes moon mission  Beijing (XNA) May 01, 2017China to conduct several manned space flights around 2020  Beijing (Sputnik) May 01, 2017Reach for the Stars: China Plans to Ramp Up Space Flight Activity |
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 Beijing (AFP) May 10, 2017 
China has freed a prominent human rights lawyer on bail, Amnesty International said Wednesday, after he admitted to his crimes in what critics called a show trial.
Xie Yang, who had worked on cases considered politically sensitive by China's ruling Communist Party, was among hundreds of legal staff and activists detained in the so-called "709 crackdown" in 2015.
He pleaded guilty Monday ... more Beijing (AFP) May 10, 2017China lawyer's wife seeks US asylum after brazen escape  Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2017China wants its anthem sung, but maybe not at parties  Beijing (AFP) May 8, 2017Chinese human rights lawyers seen as enemies of the state |
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 Brussels (AFP) May 17, 2017 
NATO's top brass on Wednesday said they believed the alliance should consider joining the anti-Islamic State coalition put together by Washington to fight jihadists in Syria and Iraq.
The issue is top of the agenda at a NATO summit in Brussels next week, with US President Donald Trump pushing the allies to take on a greater role in combatting terrorism.
General Petr Pavel, head of NATO's ... more Washington (AFP) May 12, 2017No US involvement in deal with IS fighters: Pentagon  Hong Kong (AFP) May 11, 2017Dramatic terror drill ahead of China visit  Copenhagen (AFP) May 9, 2017Turkey to play role in Raqa fight: Mattis |
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 Washington (AFP) April 8, 2017  A sci-fi staple for decades, laser weapons are finally becoming reality in the US military, albeit with capabilities a little less dramatic than at the movies.
Lightsabers - the favored weapon of the Jedi in "Star Wars" films - will remain in the fictional realm for now, but after decades of development, laser weapons are now here and are being deployed on military vehicles and planes.
... more Washington (UPI) Apr 3, 2017Researchers create Star Wars 'superlaser' in the lab  Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017German scientists focus radiation of 10,000 suns with new light array  Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017Scientists find out where laser energy goes when a beam is fired into plasma |
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