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  Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 The suspension of US-South Korean drills this summer hurt the readiness of the two militaries, the nominee to head US and UN forces in South Korea said Tuesday. General Robert Abrams said the pause in drills, which President Donald Trump agreed to at his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, had been a "prudent risk" to help facilitate a detente on the peninsula. But there "was certainly a degradation in the readiness of the force, for the combined forces," Abrams told the Senate ... read more |
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Rouhani says Trump seeking Iran leadership 'overthrow'United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused his US counterpart Donald Trump of trying to topple his government Tuesday as he poured cold water on the idea of resuming talks with Washington after its pullout from an international nuclear accord. ... more  
China nixes US warship port visit, recalls admiral from USWashington (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 China has pulled the plug on a US warship's scheduled visit to Hong Kong, and scrapped plans for a top admiral to meet with his US counterpart in Washington, officials said Tuesday. ... more  
Airbus tests stratospheric 4G 5G defence communications with balloonsParis, France (SPX) Sep 26, 2018 Airbus has successfully tested stratospheric 4G/5G defence applications with a high-altitude balloon demonstration. The technology tested, an Airbus LTE AirNode, represents a key part of Airbus' sec ... more  
Boeing's takeover of satellite firm further consolidates space defense industryWashington DC (Sputnik) Sep 26, 2018 Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has completed its takeover of satellite firm Millennium Space Systems, further consolidating space-related defense industrial firms as US President Donald Trump pushes ... more |
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Lockheed contracted by Army for HIMARS launchers, supportWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2018 Lockheed Martin has received a $289.2 million contract modification for 24 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems launchers and support. ... more  
L-3 receives contract for Bradley, MLRS transmissionsWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2018 L-3 Communications has received a $43 million contract for transmissions for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. ... more  
US arrests Chinese national on spying chargeChicago (AFP) Sept 26, 2018 A Chinese national who came to the US on a student visa was arrested Tuesday in Chicago and accused of helping Beijing attempt to recruit American scientists and engineers. ... more 
US unveils first step toward new online privacy rulesWashington (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 The US administration called Tuesday for public comments on a "new approach to consumer data privacy" that could trigger fresh regulations of internet companies. ... more  
US irks China with proposed sale of military parts to TaiwanBeijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 China expressed "strong dissatisfaction" on Tuesday over US plans to sell a batch of military parts to the self-governing island of Taiwan, adding to tensions between the global superpowers. ... more |
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Canada calls out China for treatment of Uighur minoritiesNew York (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 Canada has called out China for its human right abuses, notably of the Muslim Uighurs, officials said Tuesday. ... more  |
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UN probes 'credible' reports of nine Afghan civilians killed in air strikeKabul (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 The United Nations said Tuesday it was investigating "credible reports" that nine members of a family had been killed in an air strike in Afghanistan, but US Forces denied the victims were civilians. ... more 
After N. Korea, Trump targets Iran with 'maximum pressure'United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 One year after mobilizing the international community against North Korea, Donald Trump is trying to force another arch enemy to the negotiating table by targeting Iran with a similar campaign of "maximum pressure." ... more 
US approves possible sale of military parts to TaiwanWashington (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 The US State Department is ready to sell a batch of military parts to Taiwan, officials said Monday, the same day President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs against Chinese imports took effect. ... more  
Russia says plane downing result of 'premeditated' actions by Israeli pilotsMoscow (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 The Kremlin on Monday accused Israeli pilots of "premeditated actions" over the downing of a Russian plane in Syria last week, warning it will harm relations between the two countries. ... more 
Pentagon adjusts tactics as Afghan army toll rises: MattisWashington (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday that the US military is adjusting tactics in Afghanistan as the Taliban continue to inflict heavy casualties on local forces. ... more |
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 Los Angeles AFB CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2018 
The Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite (GEO-3) successfully achieved Air Force Space Command operational acceptance. The satellite is healthy and sending data to the Mission Control Station, operated by the 460th Space Wing located at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado.
SBIRS GEO-3 launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a United Launch All ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 25, 2018 
Lockheed Martin has received a $289.2 million contract modification for 24 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems launchers and support.
The contract award, announced Monday by the Department of Defense, includes training, spare parts and product improvement upgrades. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of July 2022.
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 Paris (AFP) Sept 19, 2018 
Scientists have created a self-flying glider that uses machine learning to navigate rising air currents, in an experiment that could help our understanding of how birds migrate.
Soaring birds ride warm air passages known as thermals to fly and gain height without needing to flap their wings, although no one knows exactly how they do it.
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 Paris, France (SPX) Sep 26, 2018  Airbus has successfully tested stratospheric 4G/5G defence applications with a high-altitude balloon demonstration. The technology tested, an Airbus LTE AirNode, represents a key part of Airbus' secure networked airborne military communications project, Network for the Sky (NFTS).
With this new generation of long-range communications in the sky, high-altitude platforms such as Airbus' Zeph ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 24, 2018  American Ordnance has received a $92.3 million contract modification for M918E1 40mm high velocity target practice grenade.
M918E1 40mm high velocity grenades are designed specifically for the Mk19 automatic grenade launcher. The Mk19 is designed for being mounted on tripods or on turrets of vehicles like the HMMWV, Joint LIght Tactical Vehicles and other systems.
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 Washington DC (Sputnik) Sep 26, 2018 
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has completed its takeover of satellite firm Millennium Space Systems, further consolidating space-related defense industrial firms as US President Donald Trump pushes forward with the new Space Force branch of the US military.
Boeing, which manufactures everything from passenger airliners to US Air Force bombers, completed its acquisition of Millennium Space ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 
China vowed to "deepen cooperation" with the Maldives Tuesday and congratulated opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on his election victory that ousted Beijing-friendly strongman Abdulla Yameen.
Solih, a candidate from the main opposition alliance, won 58 percent of the vote on Sunday in a surprise defeat for Yameen, who had cultivated closer ties with China and borrowed heavily from Be ... more |
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 Providence RI (SPX) Sep 25, 2018 
Researchers from Brown University have assembled complex macroscale superstructures from pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building blocks. The research, described in the journal Nature, demonstrates a promising new way to bring the useful properties of nanoparticles to macroscale materials and devices.
"There's been a lot of research in making superstructures from spherical nanoparticles, but m ... more |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Sept 19, 2018 
An Iraqi court on Wednesday sentenced to death on terror charges a prominent jihadist described as a deputy of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, after he was captured in Turkey.
Ismail Alwan Salman al-Ithawi was hunted down, caught and extradited after a joint operation involving Turkish, Iraqi and US intelligence agencies, according to the Iraqi authorities.
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 Washington (AFP) Sept 23, 2018 
Iran is adhering to its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal and the accord - repudiated by the United States - should stay in place, Britain's prime minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
"From what we see, we believe that it is doing that," Theresa May told CBS.
"We believe that that should stay in place. And others, involved in putting that deal together believe that ... more |
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 Brussels (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 
The EU on Monday gave Britain two months to recover 2.7 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in lost customs duties or risk referral to the EU's top court after London allegedly ignored a scam by Chinese importers.
The demand, part of a so-called infringement action launched by Brussels, threatens to further inflame tensions amid fraught Brexit negotiations just days after an EU summit in Austria en ... more |
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 Rabat (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 
Morocco's navy on Tuesday fired on a boat carrying migrants which refused to respond to its orders, leaving a Moroccan woman dead and three other people wounded, local officials said.
The patrol was "forced" to open fire on a speedboat driven by a Spaniard who "refused to obey" orders in waters off the Moroccan locality of M'diq-Fnideq, the authorities said in a statement.
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 Beijing, China (SPX) Aug 30, 2018 
Engineers have successfully tested the propulsion system of China's planned space station lab capsules, a key step in its space station program.
Weighing 66 tonnes, the space station will comprise a core module and two lab capsules. The propulsion system will determine whether lab capsules can move in space.
Engineers designed 36 engines for the propulsion system with four to adjust ... more |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 
Hong Kong on Monday banned a political party which promotes independence, calling it a threat to national security, as Beijing clamps down on challenges to its sovereignty.
It was the first ban on a political party since the city was handed back to China by Britain 21 years ago. The foreign ministry in London expressed concern at the move.
Semi-autonomous Hong Kong enjoys freedoms unse ... more |
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 Sarajevo (AFP) Sept 24, 2018 
Two migrants, a Syrian and an Algerian national found in possession of firearms were arrested in the Bosnian capital at the weekend, police said Monday.
It was the first time that police found weapons with migrants who have been passing through the Balkan country in growing numbers since the start of the year as they head towards western Europe.
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 4, 2018 
Lockheed Martin, General Atomics and Boeing have received contract modifications for drone-mounted Low Power Laser Demonstrator system missile defense testing.
Lockheed Martin's contract has increased to a total value of $37.7 million, while General Atomics and Boeing's have been increased to $34 million and $29.4 million respectively, the Department of Defense announced on Friday.
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