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  Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 The U.S. Air Force has given their final acceptance approval to Lockheed Martin's GPS III satellite, the company announced on Tuesday. The available for launch designation, or AFL, from the Air Force is the final stage in accepting new technology under Department of Defense regulations. Lockheed Martin's first GPS III Space Vehicle or GPS III SV01 is expected to deploy in 2018, according to the company, and is said to bring "new capabilities to U.S. and allied military forces, and a new civil s ... read more |
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Trump warns 'disgusting' press after nuke reportWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 US President Donald Trump tore into the press and questioned whether broadcasters should have their licenses revoked Wednesday, after an unflattering story about his nuclear policy. ... more 
Trump breaks with allies as US goes it alone on IranWashington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017 Donald Trump will unveil a more aggressive strategy to check Iran's growing might Friday, withdrawing presidential backing for a landmark nuclear deal and targeting the country's missile program and militia proxies. ... more 
Iran says US opposing 'whole world'; Europe scrambles to save dealParis (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 Having spent months lobbying US President Donald Trump unsuccessfully over the Iran nuclear deal, European countries are now scrambling behind the scenes to save an agreement negotiated through painstaking diplomacy. ... more 
North Korea looms large as Trump's challenges IranWashington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017 As President Donald Trump prepares to decide on certifying the Iran nuclear deal, the White House has come to see a rapidly escalating standoff with North Korea as both a complicating factor and a cautionary tale. ... more |
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Ex-NATO chief urges allies to boost help for UkraineBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 NATO members should step up efforts to help Ukraine in its conflict, the alliance's former chief said Wednesday, warning that a Russian proposal for a peacekeeping force was a "Trojan horse". ... more 
China protests to US over sail-by in disputed watersBeijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 China said Wednesday it has lodged a protest with the United States after an American warship sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea. ... more 
Moscow accuses US of 'quietly' adding troops in Eastern EuropeMoscow (AFP) Oct 12, 2017 Russia's defence ministry on Thursday accused the US of adding troops in Poland in violation of an agreement between Moscow and NATO, a charge the military alliance denied. ... more 
US, Turkish military relations good amid spat: MattisWashington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017 US and Turkish military forces continue to work well together, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday amid a diplomatic row between the two NATO partners. ... more 
Lithuania hikes defence budget to meet NATO targetVilnius (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 Lithuania said Wednesday it would raise its defence spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year to meet a NATO target amid security concerns over neighbouring Russia. ... more  
SpaceX launches 10 satellites for Iridium mobile networkLos Angeles (AFP) Oct 9, 2017 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday carrying 10 satellites to bolster the global data communications network for Virginia-based company, Iridium. ... more |
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 China launches remote sensing satellite for Venezuela  
DARPA Awards Aerojet Rocketdyne Contract to Develop Hypersonic Advanced Full Range EngineSacramento CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2017 Aerojet Rocketdyne has entered into an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and ground test an innovative propulsion system under the agency's Advanced Ful ... more  
Leonardo to provide new communications software for Australian submarinesWashington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017 Leonardo is to provide a software application to Royal Australian Navy submarines to upload and download data in a more managed way, the company said. ... more 
Navy officers fired over 'preventable' USS McCain collisionWashington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017 Two top Naval officers have been fired from their positions on the USS John S. McCain over the warship's "preventable" deadly collision with an oil tanker in August. ... more  
Trudeau warns Trump in Bombardier, Boeing rowWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump that Canada would not make military buys from Boeing while the United States was targeting Canada's Bombardier with heavy import duties. ... more |
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  Washington (AFP) Oct 6, 2017 
The US government has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system for $15 billion, the State Department said Friday.
"This sale furthers US national security and foreign policy interests, and supports the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of Iranian and other regional threats," a stateme ... more Sydney (AFP) Oct 3, 2017Australia's new frigates to feature long-range missile defence system  Dallas TX (SPX) Sep 26, 2017PAC-3 MSE Test Successful from Remote Launcher  Riyadh (AFP) Sept 24, 2017Saudi intercepts Yemen rebel missile |
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 Seoul (AFP) Oct 10, 2017 
South Korea said Tuesday it was maintaining full military readiness following intense speculation of a possible ballistic missile test by the North as it marks a key anniversary.
Tensions over North Korea's weapons programme have soared in recent months with Pyongyang launching a flurry of missiles and conducting its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in defiance of multiple sets of UN san ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Raytheon integrates Stinger missile with armored vehicle  Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017BAE contracted for additional advanced guided rockets for the Navy  Moscow (AFP) Oct 5, 2017Saudi Arabia says to buy Russia S-400 defence systems, other arms |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced Tuesday that the company has officially transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant, the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.
The transition comes after GA-ASI completed the last contracted MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial system, which has been delivered to 12 U.S. Army operational units an ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Marines test 3D-printed small drones  Washington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017BAE Systems, Cranfield University envision dual-mode UAVs |
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 Luxembourg (SPX) Oct 10, 2017 
SES reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, SES Government Solutions (SES GS), has won several key contracts to provide critically important managed network services leveraging SES's unique high throughput, low latency Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b satellite network capabilities. By the end of 2017, SES GS will be delivering nearly 4 Gigabits per second of managed O3b services supporting 13 sit ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 201782nd Airborne tests in-flight communication system for paratroopers  Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017L3 satellite terminals for Air National Guard  Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Asia-Pacific nation orders Harris communications gear, network |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017 
Australia has received U.S. State Department approval to purchase GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II weapons from the United States.
The possible sale of the bombs through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program carries the estimated value of $815 million and was reported to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
"The proposed sale of SDB II supports and comp ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Israeli artillery shells becoming precision guided weapons  Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Rheinmetall, Paravan team on autonomous vehicle technology  Greenbelt, MD (SPX) Oct 06, 2017Orbit Logic Awarded Navy Autonomy Contract |
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 London (AFP) Oct 10, 2017 
British military equipment maker BAE Systems said Tuesday it plans to cut almost 2,000 jobs, mainly owing to weaker demand for Hawk and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
There will be cutbacks in BAE's military, maritime and intelligence services divisions under moves to streamline the group overall.
"To ensure production continuity at competitive costs... and based on the profile of cu ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Leonardo opens new site in Australia  Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Australia to upgrade submarines, frigates  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017BAE Systems Australia to support Indigenous companies |
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 Vilnius (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 
Lithuania said Wednesday it would raise its defence spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year to meet a NATO target amid security concerns over neighbouring Russia.
The government of the Baltic state formally endorsed a rise from the current 1.8 percent of GDP to 2.006 percent for 2018.
"In the light of the current global security situation, it is important that eac ... moreMoscow (AFP) Oct 12, 2017Moscow accuses US of 'quietly' adding troops in Eastern Europe Brussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2017Ex-NATO chief urges allies to boost help for Ukraine Beijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2017China protests to US over sail-by in disputed waters |
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 Atlanta GA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers from the U.S. and Korea have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices. The device uses metallic nanoparticles to coat cellulose fibers in the paper, creating supercapacitor electrodes with high energy and power densities - and the best performance so far in a textile-based superc ... more Houston TX (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Nanoscale islands dot light-driven catalyst  Washington DC (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Tungsten offers nano-interconnects a path of least resistance  Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2017Nanoparticle supersoap creates 'bijel' with potential as sculptable fluid |
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 Moscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2017  Moscow accused the US on Tuesday of reducing air strikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq to let jihadists into Syria and fight the Russian-backed Syrian army, claims the Pentagon denied.
Russian military spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the Syrian regime was attempting to push the jihadists out of eastern Deir Ezzor province, but that arrivals from Iraq were boosting their numbers. ... more Paris (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Shock Iraq torture photos raise ethical dilemmas  Karbala, Iraq (AFP) Oct 9, 2017Young Iraqi given shot at governor's job after internet challenge  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) Oct 8, 2017Long-term truants make nervy school return in Iraq's Mosul |
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 Washington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017  Donald Trump will unveil a more aggressive strategy to check Iran's growing might Friday, withdrawing presidential backing for a landmark nuclear deal and targeting the country's missile program and militia proxies.
During a White House speech at 12:45 pm (1645 GMT), Trump is expected to declare a 2015 deal, which curbed Iran's nuclear program in return for massive sanctions relief, is no ... moreWashington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017North Korea looms large as Trump's challenges Iran Washington (AFP) Oct 11, 2017Trump warns 'disgusting' press after nuke report Paris (AFP) Oct 11, 2017Iran says US opposing 'whole world'; Europe scrambles to save deal |
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 Stockholm (AFP) Oct 9, 2017 
The 2017 Nobel season wraps up Monday with the economics prize, which could this year honour fields rarely awarded by the committee, such as development economics or French economist Esther Duflo's research on poverty.
The Nobel Economics Prize was created by the Swedish central bank "in memory of Alfred Nobel" and first awarded in 1969, unlike the other prizes which were created in his last ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Researchers look for ancient trade routes at the bottom of the Mediterranean  Strasbourg, France (AFP) Oct 3, 2017EU targets China with tough rules on cheap imports  Beijing (AFP) Sept 30, 2017Chinese manufacturing accelerates for second straight month |
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 Washington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017  Donald Trump warned Thursday that his willingness to help hurricane-battered Puerto Rico was not unlimited, prompting a furious backlash, with the mayor of San Juan branding the president a "Hater in Chief."
Puerto Rico is struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island, leaving 44 people dead and cutting power and running water to much of its population, and its gover ... more New Delhi (AFP) Oct 9, 2017India's top court bans firecracker sales before Diwali  Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Oct 10, 2017New military op in gang-plagued Rio favela  Preston, United Kingdom (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Hurricane survivors swap Caribbean seas for English peas |
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 Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017 
China launched three remote sensing satellites Friday on a Long March-2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The Yaogan-30 01 satellites will conduct electromagnetic probes and other experiments.
The launch is the 251st flight mission of the Long March rocket family.
span class="BDL">Source: a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com">Xin ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission  Adelaide, Australia (XNA) Oct 03, 2017UN official commends China's role in space cooperation  Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2017China's cargo spacecraft separates from Tiangong-2 space lab |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 
Hong Kongers have a duty to stand up for China over threats to its sovereignty, the territory's leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday, months after Beijing warned against any challenge to its control over the semi-autonomous city.
Lam, making her first policy address since she came to power earlier this year, skirted the subject of political reform as the city's pro-democracy forces contend with ... more Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 4, 2017Former Hong Kong leader appears in court over sandwich 'attack'  Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 3, 2017Hong Kong democracy activist in court for throwing 'smelly' sandwich  Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 1, 2017Hong Kong migrant mothers sing for their distant children |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Oct 7, 2017 
The "final large fight" in Iraq against the Islamic State group will take place on the border with Syria, a general in a US-led coalition against the jihadists said Saturday.
He spoke two days after Iraqi forces recaptured the northern town of Hawija, the centre of one of the jihadist group's two remaining enclaves in Iraq.
"The next fight and the final large fight will be in the Middle ... more Brussels (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Belgium seeks to bring back children stranded by IS  Beirut (AFP) Oct 5, 2017Major battlefronts against IS in Iraq and Syria  The Hague (AFP) Oct 4, 2017Sarin used in Syria 5 days before Khan Sheikhun: OPCW |
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 Sunnyvale CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a nine-month, $9.4 million contract to develop a Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept, the agency announced Oct. 5.
"Our Low Power Laser Demonstrator concept puts advanced beam control systems and a fiber laser on a high-performance, high-altitude platform to maximize risk reduction value over the demonstrat ... more White Sands Missile Range NM (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Upgraded Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017ATHENA laser testbed system successfully shoots down drones  Washington (UPI) Aug 24, 2017DOD to invest $17M on laser weapons research in New Mexico |
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