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  Fort Drum, United States (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 US President Donald Trump signed an almost $750 billion defense spending bill Monday, while vowing a new "Space Force" would give America dominance over rivals in China and elsewhere. "Our competitors have begun weaponizing space," Trump warned troops at Fort Drum in New York state, as he signed a National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress earlier this month. "It's not enough to have American presence in space. We must have American dominance in space," Trump said, as he warned of the ... read more |
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Iraq PM defends stance on US sanctions against IranBaghdad (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday defended his stance on US sanctions against Iran in the face of harsh criticism from Tehran and its allies in Baghdad. ... more  
Sri Lanka gets US military funding as China vies for influenceColombo (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 The United States announced Monday it would grant Sri Lanka $39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on the Indian Ocean island. ... more  
Iran unveils next generation missile: mediaTehran (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 Iran unveiled a next generation short-range ballistic missile on Monday and vowed to further boost its capabilities, Iranian media said, at a time of rising tensions with the United States. ... more  
Army taps General Dynamics for Stryker partsWashington (UPI) Aug 6, 2018 The U.S. Army awarded an $11.1 million modification to an existing contract with General Dynamics Land Systems for parts supporting the Stryker family of armored vehicles. ... more |
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HII contracted for overhaul of aircraft carrier USS John C. StennisWashington (UPI) Aug 13, 2018 Huntington Ingalls has received an $187.6 million contract for planning for refueling complex overhaul work on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. ... more 
Austal contracted for engineering services on the USS TulsaWashington (UPI) Aug 1, 2018 Austal USA has received a $14.8 million order against a previous contract to provide engineering and management services in support of the littoral combat ship USS Tulsa. ... more 
HII lands $165.5M Navy contract for work on new Flight II shipWashington (UPI) Aug 6, 2018 The U.S. Navy awarded a $165.5 million contract to Huntington Ingalls for material procurement and engineering work on a new ship, known as LPD 30. ... more  
State Department approves Black Hawk helicopter sale for LatviaWashington (UPI) Aug 6, 2018 The State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of four Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to the government of Latvia. ... more 
Lockheed awarded $302M for F-35 equipmentWashington (UPI) Aug 13, 2018 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has received a $302 million order against a previous contract for ancillary mission equipment to support the F-35 Lightning II. ... more |
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 Protests at funeral for Yemeni children killed in coalition strike  
Yemen bus attack: doubts raised about Saudi probeParis (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 The United Nations has called for a "credible" investigation into an airstrike that killed at least 29 children in Yemen, but experts and aid groups doubt that a probe announced by the Saudi-led coalition bombing the country will yield results. ... more  |
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US soldier killed in AfghanistanWashington (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 A US special operations soldier has been killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan's Helmand province, the Pentagon said Monday. ... more 
China denies internment of 1 mn UighursGeneva (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 China vehemently denied Monday allegations that one million of its mostly Muslim Uighur minority are being held in internment camps, insisting all ethnic groups in the country are treated equally. ... more 
Israeli defence minister says more Gaza violence inevitableJerusalem (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 Another round of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip is inevitable, Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Monday, despite attempts to reach a long-term truce. ... more  
20,000-30,000 IS fighters left in Iraq, Syria: UN reportUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 Between 20,000 and 30,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria despite the jihadist group's defeat and a halt in the flow of foreigners joining its ranks, according to a UN report released Monday. ... more 
North Korea will preserve know-how despite denuclearisation: FMTehran (AFP) Aug 10, 2018 North Korea will preserve its nuclear know-how despite its promise of denuclearisation to the United States, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said during a visit to Tehran, Iranian media reported on Thursday. ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Aug 10, 2018 
The United States and Sweden have formed an agreement for the purchase Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Missiles, along with related equipment.
The contract, when signed, will make Sweden the sixth ally and partner nation to procure and operate the PAC-3 MSE.
"We're honored to partner with Sweden on their efforts to protect and defend their armed forces, citizens and ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Aug 10, 2018 
Lockheed Martin has received a $218 million contract for a foreign military sale to Romania for the procurement of 18 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
The modification to a previous contract, announced Thursday by the Department of Defense, provides for training, spare parts and future improvements and modifications for the system.
Work will be performed in Grand Prai ... more |
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 Farnborough UK (Sputnik) Aug 10, 2018 
Airbus has praised the success of the drone's maiden flight and plans to increase the device's duration, while the UK government is set to become the first one to adopt the technology for its needs.
While Airbus is mostly known for its passenger aircraft construction, it is also one of the global leaders in space engineering. The company's press-release published on Wednesday reveals anoth ... more |
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 Los Angeles AFB CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2018 
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Program marked a significant occasion, June 22 when members of the leadership team at the Space and Missile Systems Center, the Aerospace Corporation and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company all gathered to place their signatures on a thermal space blanket that will travel in space inside the AEHF-4 satellite this coming October.
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 Washington (UPI) Aug 6, 2018 
The U.S. Army awarded an $11.1 million modification to an existing contract with General Dynamics Land Systems for parts supporting the Stryker family of armored vehicles.
General Dynamics regularly works on the Stryker program and it landed a Defense Department contract in June to upgrade the vehicles' hulls.
The contract announced Thursday covers parts for the entire program, t ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Aug 1, 2018 
The US Senate easily passed a $716.3 billion defense authorization bill Wednesday that ramps up military spending and bolsters America's posture against Russia, while avoiding policy changes that would have antagonized President Donald Trump.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed 87 to 10 in the Senate a week after clearing the House of Representatives, and now heads to the Wh ... more |
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 Colombo (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 
The United States announced Monday it would grant Sri Lanka $39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on the Indian Ocean island.
The State Department will provide the funds as "foreign military financing", pending congressional approval, the US embassy in Colombo said.
"We look forward to discussing with the government of Sri Lanka how this contribution ... more |
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 Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Aug 14, 2018 
By combining multiple nanomaterials into a single structure, scientists can create hybrid materials that incorporate the best properties of each component and outperform any single substance. A controlled method for making triple-layered hollow nanostructures has now been developed at KAUST. The hybrid structures consist of a conductive organic core sandwiched between layers of electrocatalytica ... more |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Aug 10, 2018 
Nationalist Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr's alliance won Iraq's legislative election in May according to a manual recount, the electoral commission said Friday, paving the way for a government to be formed nearly three months after the polls.
Allegations of fraud prompted the supreme court to order a partial manual recount, but Sadr's joint list with communists will retain all 54 seats it won t ... more |
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 Seoul (AFP) Aug 11, 2018 
Pyongyang will suspend Chinese tour group visits to North Korea ahead of a high profile anniversary next month, according to news reports Saturday.
The North's Korea International Youth Travel Agency told a Chinese tourist agency that hotels in Pyongyang would be closed for renovations for 20 days starting Saturday, according to South Korean media reports.
Another North Korean travel age ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2018  China on Wednesday posted a forecast-busting surge in exports for July, but while its surplus with the US dipped slightly analysts warned that the full impact of US sanctions was yet to be felt.
The figures come as the world's two largest economies exchange threats of stiff duties on billions of dollars worth of goods, fuelling fears of a full-blown trade conflict that could hit global growt ... more |
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 Arlington VA (SPX) Aug 09, 2018 
The unique topic of artificial intelligence (AI) for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) was in the spotlight last week, as leading minds from academia, industry and the federal government met to discuss how modern technology can help victims of disasters around the globe.
The Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Workshop - co ... more |
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 Beijing (Sputnik) Aug 08, 2018 
China's space station Tiangong, or Heavenly Palace, is scheduled to launch in 2022. The facility, which is expected to adhere to similar standards as the International Space Station (ISS), will be open to foreign astronauts.
Larger than the 140-ton Russian Mir space station, the Tiangong will consist of a core module and two laboratory cabins, large enough to accommodate three to six astro ... more |
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 Stockholm (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 
China has allowed a Swedish doctor to examine publisher Gui Minhai, a Chinese-born Swede who vanished into Chinese custody in January in murky circumstances for the second time, Sweden said Monday.
"Swedish medical personnel have on Monday, August 13, been able to carry out a visit with detained Swedish citizen Gui Minhai. This is welcome," Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom said in a ... more |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) Aug 13, 2018 
Between 20,000 and 30,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria despite the jihadist group's defeat and a halt in the flow of foreigners joining its ranks, according to a UN report released Monday.
The report by UN sanctions monitors estimates that between 3,000 and 4,000 IS jihadists were based in Libya while some of the key operatives in the extremist group were being relocated t ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Aug 7, 2018 
Dynetics, Lockheed Martin and other partner companies have received a $10 million contract for further development of the 100-kilowatt High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator program.
Lockheed announced the contract Monday, and said a preliminary design review for the program is expected to start in January 2019. The companies recently completed a system requirements review and ... more |
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