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  Adelphi MD (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientists developed ways to improve collaboration between humans and artificially intelligent agents in two projects recently completed for the Autonomy Research Pilot Initiative supported by the Office of Secretary of Defense. They did so by enhancing the agent transparency, which refers to a robot, unmanned vehicle, or software agent's ability to convey to humans its intent, performance, future plans, and reasoning process. "As machine agents become more sophistica ... read more |
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Pentagon mum on fate of secret satelliteWashington (AFP) Jan 11, 2018 The mystery surrounding the fate of a secret military satellite deepened Thursday when the Pentagon refused to answer even simple questions about whether the mission to launch it had gone awry. ... more  
China sends twin BeiDou-3 navigation satellites into spaceXichang, China (XNA) Jan 15, 2018 China on Friday sent twin satellites into space on a single carrier rocket to help its BeiDou system provide navigation and positioning services to countries along the Belt and Road by late 2018. ... more  
Japan says China sent nuclear-powered sub to disputed islesBeijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Japan said Monday that a Chinese naval submarine spotted in waters off flashpoint islands in the East China Sea was one of its new type of nuclear-powered attack vessels. ... more  
Developing a secure, un-hackable netLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 A method of securely communicating between multiple quantum devices has been developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, bringing forward the reality of a large-scale, un- hackable quantum network. T ... more |
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Russia's Lavrov calls on US to 'recognise reality' on IranMoscow (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday called on Washington to "recognise reality" on the Iran nuclear deal after US President Donald Trump demanded tough new measures to keep the agreement alive. ... more 
Pope voices nuclear war concerns at outset of Latin America tripAboard The Papal Plane (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Pope Francis admitted Monday he was frightened by the prospect of an accidental nuclear war as he headed for a weeklong visit to Chile and Peru. ... more 
N. Korea orchestra to perform in S. Korea during Winter GamesSeoul (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 A 140-member North Korean orchestra will perform in South Korea during next month's Winter Olympics, the two sides announced Monday, amid a tentative rapprochement after months of tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. ... more  
PM Abadi, Hashed to stand separately in Iraq electionBaghdad (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and a Shiite-dominated force that helped Iraq fight jihadists have agreed to stand separately in elections, a source said Monday, a day after announcing an alliance. ... more 
Baghdad twin suicide bombing kills 31Baghdad (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called Monday for the elimination of jihadist "sleeper cells" after a twin suicide bombing killed 31 people in Baghdad in the second such attack in three days. ... more  
Map of ionospheric disturbances to help improve radio network systemsKazan, Russia (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 SAU AstroChallenge employees are convinced that this new map of medium-scale travelling ionospheric disturbances will help find out the reasons of the emergence of such phenomena in midlatitude area ... more  
Update from Mojave: VSS Unity successfully completes high speed glide flightMojave CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 January blues? Not a problem in Mojave as VSS Unity successfully completed her seventh glide flight! It's been a few months since our last flight, during which we worked through a planned peri ... more |
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India launches country's 100th satellite and 30 microsatsNew Delhi (Sputnik) Jan 12, 2018 The PSLV-C40 is to place 31 satellites, three Indian and 28 foreign including those of the UK, US, France, Canada, Finland and the Republic of Korea. The success of the launch comes as a big relief ... more 
18 satellites in exactEarth's real-time constellation now in serviceCambridge, Canada (SPX) Jan 12, 2018 We have been working hard to bring into service the next nine real-time satellites into our continuously expanding exactView RT powered by Harris service. Now with 18 satellites in service, we are p ... more 
Key moments in year one of the Trump presidencyWashington (AFP) Jan 15, 2018 Here is a look at several key moments in the first year of Donald Trump's turbulent presidency: ... more |
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Supports ULA Launch in Support of National SecuritySacramento CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully supported the launch of a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The mission, known as NROL-47, was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base ... more  
India likely to revive mega missile deal with IsraelNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 The Indian army and the government are discussing ways to revive a $500 million order to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel's state-owned defence contractor Rafael, military chief Bipin Rawat said Friday. ... more  
UK army seeks recruits by offering emotional supportLondon (AFP) Jan 10, 2018 The British Army launched a campaign Wednesday highlighting the emotional support available to new recruits as it seeks to address falling soldier numbers - but drew accusations of political correctness. ... more  
Saudi Arabia to receive 17 Blackhawk helicopters from SikorskyWashington (UPI) Jan 12, 2018 The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a contract worth nearly $200 million for 17 unique UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for Saudi Arabia. ... more 
Pentagon, Japan Talk Military Cooperation in SpaceTokyo (Sputnik) Jan 15, 2018 US Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan and Japan's Space Policy Minister Masaji Matsuyama have discussed how to advance cooperation in space amid tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. "The of ... more 
US spy satellite heads for orbit to replenish fleetWashington DC (Sputnik) Jan 15, 2018 The launch of a US spy satellite looked good atop the fiery plume of a Delta IV rocket launched from the state of California's Vandenberg Air Force base, with officials hoping to avoid a repeat of S ... more  
US official defends early-warning systems after Hawaii 'failure'Honolulu (AFP) Jan 14, 2018 A top US official on Sunday defended government early-warning systems after a false missile alert terrified Hawaii, in what a congresswoman called an epic failure that emphasized the need for talks with North Korea. ... more |
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Hawaii 'missile alert' sparks anger, demands for answersHonolulu (AFP) Jan 14, 2018 Authorities faced anger and demands for answers Sunday after a false alarm about an incoming ballistic missile caused panic in Hawaii, a Pacific archipelago already on edge over fears of a North Korean attack. ... more  
Airbus fined 104 mn euros over Taiwan missile affairParis (AFP) Jan 13, 2018 Airbus said Saturday it had been fined 104 million euros for a dispute dating from 1992 over missile sales to Taiwan by the Matra group, which was later acquired by the aerospace giant. ... more 
Trump pushes back over Trump N. Korea quoteWashington (AFP) Jan 14, 2018 US President Donald Trump pushed back at a report that he had suggested he had a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, saying he had been misquoted. ... more |
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In a landmark demonstration, Lockheed Martin connected key components of its Aegis Ashore and Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) technologies, validating the ability to greatly increase operational performance, efficiency and reliability of Aegis Ashore.
"Connecting these systems is more than a technological advantage - it's a way to provide the warfighter with earlier intelligence and ... moreHonolulu (AFP) Jan 14, 2018Hawaii 'missile alert' sparks anger, demands for answers Honolulu (AFP) Jan 14, 2018US official defends early-warning systems after Hawaii 'failure'  Cape Canaveral AFS FL (SPX) Jan 12, 2018SBIRS GEO Flight-4 missile warning satellite encapsulated for launch |
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 New Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 
The Indian army and the government are discussing ways to revive a $500 million order to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel's state-owned defence contractor Rafael, military chief Bipin Rawat said Friday.
India recently called off the deal to procure 8,000 missiles, souring the build up to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the country this week.
Rawat said ... more Washington (UPI) Jan 10, 2018State Department approves $133.3M missile sale to Japan Washington (UPI) Jan 8, 2018Navy awards Raytheon with $27M contract for SM-2 missiles  Washington (UPI) Jan 4, 2018Raytheon to support Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for U.S., NATO partners |
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 Washington (UPI) Jan 11, 2018  Boeing has unveiled a new unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing, or eVTOL, cargo air vehicle prototype that it plans to use to test and evolve future autonomous technology.
"This flying cargo air vehicle represents another major step in our Boeing eVTOL strategy," Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop said in a company press release "We have an opportunity to really chang ... more Moscow (AFP) Jan 11, 2018Russia's army warns of 'terrorist' drones after attacks  Washington (UPI) Jan 4, 2018Air Force to upgrade Reaper drone fleet as the Predator begins retirement  Washington DC (SPX) Jan 09, 2018DARPA working on collaborative autonomy for UAVs and Drones |
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 Kazan, Russia (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 
SAU AstroChallenge employees are convinced that this new map of medium-scale travelling ionospheric disturbances will help find out the reasons of the emergence of such phenomena in midlatitude areas. MSTIDs have not yet been thoroughly studied. They significantly impact the distribution of radio signals, so appropriate research is of great practical importance.
The paper, titled "Collocat ... more McLean VA (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Military defense market faces new challenges to acquiring SatCom platforms  Washington (UPI) Dec 6, 2017Harris contracted by Army for radios for security force assistance brigades  Denver CO (SPX) Dec 07, 2017Joint Hellas-Sat-4 and SaudiGeoSat-1 satellite ready for environmental tests |
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 London (AFP) Jan 10, 2018 
The British Army launched a campaign Wednesday highlighting the emotional support available to new recruits as it seeks to address falling soldier numbers - but drew accusations of political correctness.
Short films entitled "What if I get emotional in the army?", "Can I practise my faith in the army?", "Do I have to be a superhero?", and "Can I be gay in the army?" will be broadcast on tel ... more Washington (AFP) Jan 8, 2018US troops stage #MeTooMilitary protest outside Pentagon  Madrid (AFP) Jan 5, 2018Too fat to march: Spanish Legion soldiers put on diet  Washington DC (SPX) Jan 04, 2018Environmentally safe red glare rocket changes fireworks, soldier technology |
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 Seoul (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 
North Korea has stepped up tunnelling at its main nuclear test site, a US think tank said, even as tensions cool on the peninsula following the resumption of long-stalled inter-Korean dialogue.
Satellite images showed increased activity at the Punggye-ri site, with mining carts and personnel frequently visible, and excavation waste piles growing, the respected 38North website said Thursday. ... moreParis (AFP) Jan 13, 2018Airbus fined 104 mn euros over Taiwan missile affair Washington (UPI) Jan 10, 2018Congress to receive update from Pentagon as agency audit begins  Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 10, 2018Netanyahu set to lead trade task force to India |
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 New Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 
India will handle China's growing assertiveness and has stepped up patrols on their disputed border to head off more standoffs, the country's top army officer declared Friday.
The nuclear-armed neighbours have in the past gone to war over their border and last year were involved in a showdown over a Himalayan plateau claimed by China and Bhutan which is an ally of India.
"We understand C ... moreBeijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2018Japan says China sent nuclear-powered sub to disputed isles  New Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2018India vows to handle China's 'assertiveness' Washington (AFP) Jan 15, 2018Key moments in year one of the Trump presidency |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Jan 15, 2018 
The terms "handmade" and "high tech" are not commonly found in the same sentence, but they both apply to a Rice University method to quickly produce fibers from carbon nanotubes. The method developed by the Rice lab of chemist Matteo Pasquali allows researchers to make short lengths of strong, conductive fibers from small samples of bulk nanotubes in about an hour.
The work complements Pas ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jan 03, 2018Silver nanoparticles take spectroscopy to new dimension  Raleigh NC (SPX) Dec 27, 2017Researchers find simpler way to deposit magnetic iron oxide onto gold nanorods  Edmonton, Canada (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Discovery sets new world standard in nano generators |
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 Bashiqa, Irak (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 
Northern Iraq's Yazidi community that suffered so terribly under Islamic State group persecution celebrated on Friday as it inaugurated a restored temple to the sound of traditional drums and flutes.
Overlooked by conical domes of polished stone, hundreds of men in dishdasha robes and women veiled in white gathered at the site which was blown up by the rampaging jihadists in 2014.
The te ... more Baghdad (AFP) Jan 14, 2018Iraq PM heads for May elections after defeating IS  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) Jan 12, 2018A new life sprouts up around Mosul after scars of IS rule Baghdad (AFP) Jan 15, 2018Baghdad twin suicide bombing kills 31 |
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 Washington (AFP) Jan 12, 2018 
US President Donald Trump was set Friday to decide whether to jeopardize the 2015 Iran nuclear deal by re-imposing American sanctions on an agreement European leaders say is working just fine.
Washington agreed to sanctions relief under the terms of the landmark agreement reached between Tehran and six world powers - an accord Trump has denounced as one of the worst of all time.
US offi ... more Washington (AFP) Jan 12, 2018White House hails drop in Chinese trade with N.Korea Aboard The Papal Plane (AFP) Jan 15, 2018Pope voices nuclear war concerns at outset of Latin America trip Washington (AFP) Jan 13, 2018Trump issues stay of execution for Iran nuclear deal |
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 Ottawa (AFP) Jan 13, 2018 
Canada hopes the upcoming G7 summit it is hosting will serve as a springboard for fresh ideas on key issues including climate change, the global economy and security, the lead organizer told AFP.
"The G7 serves well as a proving or testing ground for discussions that could eventually go into the G20 or the United Nations or international financial institutions," Peter Boehm, Canadian Prime M ... more Beijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2018China's US surplus jumps as trade with world picks up  Beijing (AFP) Jan 10, 2018China factory gate inflation slows to 13-month low Beijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2018China's global trade surplus falls, but grows with US |
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 Musselburgh UK (SPX) Jan 16, 2018 
Astrosat, one of the leading businesses in Europe's space exploitation industry, has formed a partnership with Irish start-up DroneSAR- Search and Rescue, to incorporate drone software with Astrosat's Recovery and Protection in Disaster (RAPID) system.
The RAPID system is designed to provide intelligent situational awareness and support in the context of disaster scenarios to aid, inform a ... more London UK (SPX) Jan 15, 2018Tracing how disaster impacts escalate will improve emergency responses  Paris (AFP) Jan 10, 2018When humans wage war, animals suffer too: study  Washington (AFP) Jan 11, 2018Hurricane-hit Puerto Rico launches new drive for US statehood |
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 Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 08, 2018 
China is poised to begin a comprehensive lunar exploration program which is expected to kick off with the launch of the Long March 5 rocket in June. Professor Heino Falcke, an astrophysicist at Radboud University in the Netherlands, explained during an interview with Radio Sputnik why this mission is so important.
Radio Sputnik: Please tell us about your radio telescope, which you are plan ... more Wuhan, China (XNA) Jan 02, 2018China's Kuaizhou-11 rocket scheduled to launch in first half of 2018  Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017Nation 'leads world' in remote sensing technology  Beijing (XNA) Nov 19, 2017China plans for nuclear-powered interplanetary capacity by 2040 |
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 Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2018 
A former chief of staff of China's military is under investigation on "suspicion of bribery", state media said Tuesday, as Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-graft crackdown claimed another top general.
Fang Fenghui was appointed to the PLA's top post in 2012. But he was abruptly replaced in late August amid a stand-off with India over a territorial dispute and just days after he had met US top bras ... more Shanghai (AFP) Jan 12, 2018China shuts Marriott website over Tibet mistake  Beijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2018'Frost Boy' stirs poverty debate in China  Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2018China jails two for life for $2.4 bn pyramid scam |
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 Amman (AFP) Jan 14, 2018 
Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday the war against the Islamic State group is not over, even if the jihadists have been "largely defeated militarily".
Von der Leyen was speaking to reporters on her first visit to Jordan where Germany has 280 members of its forces as part of the US-led coalition's battle against IS in Syria and Iraq.
The jihadist group "has bee ... more Washington (AFP) Jan 14, 2018Anti-jihadist coalition looks to future role after IS defeat  Nouakchott (AFP) Jan 12, 2018IS-linked jihadists claim attacks on French, US troops in Africa  Lima (AFP) Jan 3, 2018Peru defense minister resigns after Fujimori pardon |
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 Bothell WA (SPX) Nov 07, 2017 
The US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has awarded Lockheed Martin $26.3 million for the design, development and production of a high power fiber laser. AFRL plans to test the laser on a tactical fighter jet by 2021.
The contract is part of AFRL's Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) program, and is a major step forward in the maturation of protective airborne laser systems. ... more Sunnyvale CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017Lockheed Martin developing technology to intercept missile threats with Directed Energy  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 |
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