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  Washington DC (AFNS) May 24, 2017 Space enables everything the joint force does and the national security space architecture must protect and defend that capability in a contested environment, officials from the Air Force, the intelligence community and the Defense Department told a House panel in recent testimony. Air Force Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command and Air Force Lt. Gen. David Buck, commander of the Joint Functional Component-Space for the U.S. Strategic Command testified last week before the House ... read more |
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Safety calls increase between US, Russia militariesWashington (AFP) May 24, 2017 Russian and US military officials are increasingly communicating about operations in Syria - and doing so at a higher level - as both countries wage separate but overlapping campaigns, a US general said Wednesday. ... more 
US Navy ship sails near South China Sea reef claimed by Beijing: US officialWashington (AFP) May 25, 2017 A US Navy ship has sailed in disputed South China Sea waters near a reef claimed by Beijing in the first "freedom of navigation" exercise under President Donald Trump, a US official said. ... more 
Erdogan says EU must decide on Turkey membershipAnkara (AFP) May 24, 2017 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said ahead of crunch talks with the EU's leadership it was up to Brussels to decide if it wanted Turkey as a member of the bloc. ... more 
Trump meets wary NATO and EU in 'hellhole' BrusselsBrussels (AFP) May 25, 2017 Donald Trump meets NATO and EU leaders on Thursday in the city he once derided as a "hellhole", with nervous allies hoping for a strong show of commitment from the US president. ... more |
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Montenegro readies to join NATO in setback for RussiaPodgorica, Montenegro (AFP) May 24, 2017 Montenegro's Prime Minister Dusko Markovic did not mince his words when Russia last month announced a ban on imports from the Balkan country's biggest winemaker. ... more  
Jury out on North Korea link to ransomware attackWashington (AFP) May 25, 2017 Was North Korea behind the ransomware epidemic that hit global computer networks earlier this month? ... more  
Duterte threatens martial law for all of PhilippinesManila (AFP) May 24, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened Wednesday to impose martial law nationwide to combat the rising threat of terrorism, after Islamist militants beheaded a policeman and took Catholic hostages while rampaging through a southern city. ... more  
NATO to join anti-IS coalition: diplomatic sourcesBrussels (AFP) May 24, 2017 NATO is to join the US-led anti-Islamic State coalition, meeting a key demand of President Donald Trump that the alliance do more to fight Islamist terrorism, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. ... more  
Taiwan war games simulate China invasionPenghu'Ercun, Taiwan (AFP) May 25, 2017 Taiwan forces simulated an invasion by China Thursday as part of live-fire war games against a backdrop of rising tensions with Beijing. ... more 
US grants Israel extra defence aid: NetanyahuJerusalem (AFP) May 24, 2017 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Washington has added tens of millions of dollars in extra defence aid for Israel, a day after US President Donald Trump wound up a visit. ... more |
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Spaceflight buys Electron Rocket from Rocket LabSeattle WA (SPX) May 18, 2017 Spaceflight has announced the purchase of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket to increase the frequency of its dedicated rideshare missions. The Electron is an ideal launch vehicle for dedicated and ... more  
Nanotechnology Flight Test: Material Impact on the FutureCleveland OH (SPX) May 18, 2017 Mastering the intricacies of controlling matter at the nanoscale level is part of a revolutionary quest to apply nanotechnology to benefit industrial processes. A key element of that technology is t ... more  
Quantum reservoir for microwavesLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) May 18, 2017 In a recent experiment at EPFL, a microwave resonator, a circuit that supports electric signals oscillating at a resonance frequency, is coupled to the vibrations of a metallic micro-drum. By ... more  
Building a better 'bot': Artificial intelligence helps human groupsNew Haven CT (SPX) May 19, 2017 Artificial intelligence doesn't have to be super-sophisticated to make a difference in people's lives, according to a new Yale University study. Even "dumb AI" can help human groups. In a seri ... more |
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  Riyadh (AFP) May 19, 2017 
Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile, fired by Yemeni rebels, southwest of the capital Riyadh late Friday, ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival in the Sunni-led kingdom.
Air defence units "intercepted a ballistic missile that was launched by Huthi militias", and it fell over an unpopulated area 180 kilometres from Riyadh, the Saudi-led coalition said in a statement.
... more Washington (UPI) May 19, 2017Lockheed Martin receives new THAAD contract  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Lockheed Martin contract for AEGIS system development  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Lockheed Martin receives Patriot missile contract for Qatar |
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 Washington (UPI) May 23, 2017 
Lockheed Martin reports its modernized Tactical Missile System missile has successfully completed a sixth long-range flight test.
The surface-to-surface TACMS missile flew about 149 miles to engage its target. The flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico confirmed that the missile functions as designed and meets performance requirements of the U.S. Army's TACMS Service Lif ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2017Israel unveils new rocket system for special forces  Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2017IAI supplying missile systems to India  Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Israeli missile ship receives new radar |
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 Paris (ESA) May 22, 2017 
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano last weekend helped to explore the caverns under Sicily using a drone that deliberately bumped into its surroundings in order to build a map.
ESA has been testing equipment, techniques and working methods for missions with astronauts in inner space for many years. Delving inside Earth and exploring caves often parallels the exploration of outer space, from a la ... more Washington (UPI) May 23, 2017Northrop Grumman awarded contract for MQ-4C drone maintenance  Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Drone to replace Israeli manned maritime patrol aircraft  Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017General Atomics receives MQ-9 contract |
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 Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017 
Humans have a measurable effect on Earth's near-space environment, new research shows.
Very low frequency radio communications interact with and influence particles in space. These interactions can sometimes yield a protective barrier, blocking incoming high energy particles.
The barrier has been detected by NASA's Van Allen Probes, robotic spacecraft tasked with surveying Earth' ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017Navy receiving data terminal sets from Leonardo DRS  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 DC (UPI) May 22, 2017 
Oshkosh Defense announced a $33 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps for the delivery of 54 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles.
The first vehicles are expected to be delivered by June 2017, and a total of 164 P-19Rs will arrive by 2019.
"The P-19R vehicle is a reliable, state-of-the-art expeditionary vehicle built to help firefighting crews effectively respond ... more Washington (UPI) May 19, 2017First Piranhas delivered to Danish military  Washington (UPI) May 18, 2017Australia receives new military trucks  Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Development of Textron's Fury glide munition completed |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2017 
Raytheon is entering into a strategic partnership with the Saudi Arabia Military Industries Company for technology development and defense-related projects.
The partnership comes under a memorandum of understanding signed Saturday in Riyadh and witnessed by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and visiting U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
"This strategic partnership is the nex ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2017Boeing expands business ties with Saudis  Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2017Lockheed Martin secures $28 billion in Saudi contracts  Riyadh (AFP) May 20, 2017US, Saudi agree arms deals worth almost $110 billion: White House |
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 Ankara (AFP) May 24, 2017  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said ahead of crunch talks with the EU's leadership it was up to Brussels to decide if it wanted Turkey as a member of the bloc.
Speaking to reporters before leaving Ankara airport for the trip to Brussels which will also see him attend a NATO summit, Erdogan said Turkey was not prepared to behave like a "beggar" to gain membership.
Tensions be ... moreBrussels (AFP) May 25, 2017Trump meets wary NATO and EU in 'hellhole' Brussels  Vatican City (AFP) May 24, 2017Trump promises peace push after 'fantastic' pope meet Washington (AFP) May 25, 2017US Navy ship sails near South China Sea reef claimed by Beijing: US official |
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 Cleveland OH (SPX) May 18, 2017 
Mastering the intricacies of controlling matter at the nanoscale level is part of a revolutionary quest to apply nanotechnology to benefit industrial processes. A key element of that technology is the use of carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes are small hollow tubes with diameters of 0.7 to 50 nanometers and lengths generally in the tens of microns. While ultra-small, carbon nanotubes offer big-t ... more Stanford CA (SPX) May 24, 2017Stanford scientists use nanotechnology to boost the performance of key industrial catalyst  Chicago IL (SPX) May 24, 2017Researchers create first significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterials  Nuremberg, Germany (SPX) May 23, 2017Molecular Lego for nanoelectronics |
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 Arbil, Iraq (AFP) May 25, 2017 
It's a radio talent contest with a mission: showcasing the skills of Mosul's youth after years of jihadist rule and a months-long battle for the city.
The recorded lyrics of competitor MC Rico, a rapper from Iraq's second city, filled the studio of Al-Ghad - Arabic for "tomorrow".
"We saw a lot of horrors when we were young. I wish I hadn't grown up, because when we grew up, we saw even ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) May 19, 2017On Mosul's front line, Iraqi refuses to quit beloved home  Baghdad (AFP) May 20, 2017IS-claimed suicide bombings kill 35 in Iraq Mosul, Iraq (AFP) May 18, 2017On Mosul front, Iraqi forces come as civilians go |
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 Tehran (AFP) May 22, 2017  Iran's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani ridiculed US strategy in the Middle East, dismissing Donald Trump's summit with Arab leaders as "just a show" and insisting that missile tests will continue.
"Our missiles are for our defence and for peace, they are not offensive. Know that while there is a technical need to conduct missile tests, we will do so and we will ask the permission o ... more Washington (AFP) May 24, 2017Trump calls N. Korea's Kim Jong-Un 'madman with nuclear weapons'  Beijing (AFP) May 23, 2017China's trade with N.Korea falls as pressure mounts  United Nations, United States (AFP) May 23, 2017China sees 'no reason' not to talk with N. Korea |
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 San Francisco (AFP) May 24, 2017 
Cash-strapped Chinese tech firm LeEco on Wednesday confirmed that it is throttling back plans to invade the US market, cutting 325 jobs months after announcing a major expansion.
The layoffs were reported represent about 70 percent of the company's US staff.
"The challenges with raising new capital have made it difficult in the past few months to support all of our business priorities," ... more Beijing (AFP) May 24, 2017Germany calls for better EU market access to China  Hanoi (AFP) May 22, 2017Asia ministers in push for China-led free trade pact  Beijing (AFP) May 24, 2017Moody's cuts China's rating on debt fears |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 22, 2017 
Some NASA missions fundamentally change the world of science or help win Nobel prizes, but only one helps save thousands of lives worldwide every year.
Employees at NASA's Search and Rescue office spend their days advancing systems critical to locating and saving people in distress, whether from an aviation, marine or other outdoor incident. The office is the primary research and developme ... more Washington DC (SPX) May 25, 2017Countries most affected by weather disasters do not spend more on weather services Washington (AFP) May 23, 2017Trump budget calls for deep cuts to social safety net  Los Angeles (AFP) May 24, 2017Massive slide buries stretch of iconic California highway |
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 Washington DC (Sputnik) May 24, 2017 
A woman in the US state of California was arrested Tuesday for allegedly conspiring to smuggle space communications technology to China, the US Department of Justice said in a press release.
"A Pomona woman was arrested this morning on federal charges that accuse her of conspiring to procure and illegally export sensitive space communications technology to her native China," the release st ... more Beijing (XNA) May 12, 2017A cabin on the moon? China hones the lunar lifestyle  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 |
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 Beijing (AFP) May 23, 2017 
A young Chinese woman has drawn criticism on social media after unfavourably comparing her homeland's air and politics to those in the US during her graduation speech at an American university.
Speaking at the University of Maryland, Yang Shuping said that coming to the United States had been a breath of "fresh air" after growing up in China.
"The air was so sweet and fresh and utterly l ... more Beijing (AFP) May 24, 2017Jailed Chinese lawyer force-fed medication, wife says  Washington (AFP) May 22, 2017Branstad, friend of Beijing, confirmed as US envoy to China  Hong Kong (AFP) May 24, 2017Graft busters arrest 21 over Hong Kong-China bridge |
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 Brussels (AFP) May 24, 2017  NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that the Manchester bombing shows the alliance must agree at a summit with US President Donald Trump to do more to combat terrorism.
Terrorism will be top of the agenda at Thursday's meeting in Brussels which comes amid sharp divisions over joining the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group.
"I expect NATO allies to step up and agree ... moreManila (AFP) May 24, 2017Duterte threatens martial law for all of Philippines  Washington (AFP) May 23, 2017US forces kill seven Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen raid: Pentagon  Iligan, Philippines (AFP) May 24, 2017Islamist militants take Catholic hostages in Philippines: Church |
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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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