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  Washington (AFP) July 22, 2018 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans on Sunday to urge members of the Iranian diaspora to "support" protesters in Iran, as the Trump administration hints at a desire for regime change in Tehran after turning its back on the Iranian nuclear accord. President Donald Trump - who has made the Islamic republic a favorite target since his unexpected rapprochement with North Korea - decided on May 8 to restore all the sanctions that had been lifted as part of the multi-nation agreement aimed at preve ... read more |
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Arianespace's Ariane 5 launch for the Galileo constellation and EuropeKourou, French Guiana (ESA) Jul 23, 2018 For its fourth launch of the year, Arianespace will orbit four more satellites (satellites 23 to 26) for the Galileo constellation. This mission is being performed on behalf of the European Commissi ... more  
Seeking 72-hour Space Environment Forecasts with Updates on the HourWashington DC (SPX) Jul 19, 2018 Models for providing hourly terrestrial weather forecasts anywhere in the world have become increasingly precise-our smartphones buzz or chirp with local alerts of approaching thunderstorms, heavy s ... more  
PRSS-1 Satellite in Good ConditionJiuquan, China (SPX) Jul 23, 2018 China launched two satellites for Pakistan on a Long March-2C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11:56 a.m. Monday. The PRSS-1 is China's first optical remot ... more 
2018 end to be busy for ISRO with several rocket launchesNew Delhi (IANS) Jul 23, 2018 The Indian space agency will have a busy year-end with several rocket launches planned from its rocket port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, said a top official. The GSAT-11 satellite, which ... more |
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Israel to reopen Gaza goods crossing if calm holdsJerusalem (AFP) July 22, 2018 Israel will reopen its only goods crossing with the blockaded Gaza Strip on Tuesday if calm holds following a ceasefire, a minister said, after closing it July 9 partly over kites carrying firebombs. ... more  
Iraq admits holding 'terrorism' suspects for months: HRWBaghdad (AFP) July 22, 2018 An Iraqi security agency has admitted holding hundreds of "terrorism" suspects for months, Human Rights Watch said Sunday while calling on authorities to inform the families of those held. ... more  
Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensionsTaoyuan, Taiwan (AFP) July 17, 2018 Taiwan on Tuesday put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. ... more 
KC-46 tanker aircraft completes flight tests ahead of first deliveryWashington (UPI) Jul 13, 2018 The KC-46 Pegasus has successfully completed its final flight tests, setting the stage for delivery of the first aircraft to the U.S. Air Force in late October. ... more 
Lockheed, Rafael sign agreement for precision bombsWashington (UPI) Jul 16, 2018 Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed a memorandum of understating to study requirements for Rafael's Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective missile guidance systems, the companies announced on Monday. ... more |
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 Aero-Glen awarded $403M for F-16 refurbishment 
Boeing awarded $264M contract for MH-47 supportWashington (UPI) Jul 19, 2018 Boeing has received a $264 million contract for engineering support services for the MH-47 Chinook helicopter. ... more  |
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U.K. to stick with Eurofighter development in air combat strategyWashington (UPI) Jul 16, 2018 The U.K. has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the Eurofighter program in accordance with its new Combat Air Strategy. ... more 
Northrop Grumman contracted for F-18 targeting system repairsWashington (UPI) Jul 19, 2018 Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $38.5 million contract on the repairs to the F-18 Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared weapons systems. ... more 
U.S. Army contracts Boeing for four Chinook helicoptersWashington (UPI) Jul 12, 2018 Boeing has been awarded a contract for the procurement of four MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters for the U.S. Army. ... more  
Russia raids space research centre in 'treason probe': reportsMoscow (AFP) July 20, 2018 Russia's FSB security services on Friday raided a top space research centre in a probe into staff alleged to be spying for the West, the Kommersant daily reported, citing sources. ... more  
Some countries buying Russian gear deserve sanctions waivers: MattisWashington (AFP) July 21, 2018 US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday spoke in support of waivers for sanctions being imposed against nations buying military gear from Russia. ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2018 
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is to receive a $164 million contract modification for continued support of deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systems.
The modification, announced Wednesday by the Department of Defense, increases the total value of the program $561 million to $725 million.
Under the new deal, Lockheed will continue to provide logistics, in the ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 11, 2018  The State Department has approved the possible sale of AIM-120 C7 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Denmark under a foreign military sale.
Denmark has requested a purchase of 28 of the missiles and one spare guidance section. The potential contract, announced Tuesday by the Department of Defense, includes spare parts, testing equipment and technical support. The estimated cost of the progra ... more |
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 New Delhi (Sputnik) Jul 16, 2018 
Currently, non-government agencies, organizations and individuals are not allowed to launch drones for civilian purposes in India. The proposed policy that would pave way for drone operations also restricts the use of fully autonomous UAS.
With India set to soon begin operating drones for civilian purposes, the country's top bureaucrat has asked manufacturers to gear up for huge demand tha ... more |
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 McLean VA (SPX) Jul 19, 2018 
The commercial space industry is experiencing a new era in satellite performance. Over the past few years, multiple commercial satellite operators have deployed and activated next-generation high-throughput satellite (HTS) constellations. These satellites are able to provide far more throughput than existing wideband satellites, with increases in throughput of up to 400 percent.
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 Adelphi MD (SPX) Jul 18, 2018 
Army researchers have discovered that being initially uncertain when faced with making critical mission-related decisions based on various forms of information may lead to better overall results in the end.
Army collaborative research has studied networked teams and asked the following question: "Does the uncertainty regarding shared information result in lower decision making performance? ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 21, 2018 
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday spoke in support of waivers for sanctions being imposed against nations buying military gear from Russia.
The move comes amid concerns that imposing sanctions, particularly in the case of India and other Asian allies, could threaten friendly relationships that the US has been working to bolster in recent years.
India, the world's top defense imp ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 18, 2018 
Days after a widely slammed summit with his Russian counterpart, President Donald Trump drew fresh scorn Wednesday for questioning NATO's undergirding principle and for attacking "tiny" Montenegro, whose accession to the alliance enraged Moscow.
Trump's comments, which a former US ambassador to NATO decried as a "gift to Putin," came in an interview with Fox News when he was asked about Arti ... more |
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 Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Jul 17, 2018 
The struggle to keep drinks cold during the summer is a lesson in classical phase transitions. To study phase transitions, apply heat to a substance and watch how its properties change. Add heat to water and at the so-called "critical point," watch as it transforms into a gas (steam). Remove heat from water and watch it turn into a solid (ice).
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 Baghdad (AFP) July 22, 2018  An Iraqi security agency has admitted holding hundreds of "terrorism" suspects for months, Human Rights Watch said Sunday while calling on authorities to inform the families of those held.
The National Security Service acknowledged it was holding male prisoners at a facility in east Mosul, the Iraqi city from which the Islamic State group was ousted last year.
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 Washington (AFP) July 21, 2018  The US appeal at the United Nations for "full enforcement" of sanctions against North Korea underscored the difficulty of attaining real progress on denuclearization, more than a month after the much-vaunted Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un summit.
In their joint declaration after the historic meeting June 12 in Singapore, the North Korean leader "reaffirmed his commitment" to the "complete denuclea ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 18, 2018 
A senior economic adviser to President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Chinese President Xi Jinping was blocking an agreement to resolve the trade dispute with the United States.
"I think Xi is holding the game up," said Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National Economic Council. "I don't think President Xi has any intention of following through on the discussions we've made."
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 Washington DC (SPX) Jul 19, 2018 
Imagine a natural disaster scenario, such as an earthquake, that inflicts widespread damage to buildings and structures, critical utilities and infrastructure, and threatens human safety. Having the ability to navigate the rubble and enter highly unstable areas could prove invaluable to saving lives or detecting additional hazards among the wreckage. Partnering rescue personnel with robots to ev ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Jul 23, 2018 
China is developing a space vehicle to help transport orbiting satellites that have run out of fuel, Science and Technology Daily reported Thursday.
Fuel is a key factor limiting the life of satellites. Most satellites function for years after entering orbit, but eventually, they have to end their missions and burn up into the atmosphere due to fuel exhaustion.
The vehicle is being d ... more |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) July 17, 2018  Police in Hong Kong sought to ban a political party which promotes independence for the city Tuesday citing it as a potential national security threat as Beijing ups pressure on challenges to its territorial sovereignty.
Semi-autonomous Hong Kong enjoys freedoms unseen on the mainland including freedom of expression but concern is growing those rights are under serious threat from an asserti ... more |
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 Beirut (AFP) July 20, 2018  Twenty-six civilians were killed in air strikes Friday on areas controlled by the Islamic State jihadist group in southern Syria's Daraa province, a war monitor said.
Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said 11 children were among those killed in day-long strikes by regime and allied Russian aircraft on the last IS-held pocket in Daraa.
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 6, 2018 
Raytheon has a received a $10 million contract to develop the US Army's High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstration program.
The program is part of the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 initiative designed to counter incoming aerial threats such as drones, cruise missiles, artillery rounds and rockets.
The system will mount a 100 kilowatt laser, making i ... more |
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