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  Washington (UPI) Feb 12, 2019 With China and Russia making advances in space technology, a U.S. intelligence report warns their efforts pose a significant military challenge to the United States and its allies. "Challenges to Security in Space," which was released Tuesday by the Defense Intelligence Agency, said the United States needs to stay ahead of Russia and China in the space race because it's the next battlefield. "Having seen the benefits of space-enabled operations, some foreign governments are developing ca ... read more |
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'Little to no change' in N. Korean capabilities: US generalWashington (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 The commander of US forces in South Korea said Tuesday that he had seen "little to no verifiable change" in North Korea's military capabilities. ... more 
NATO planning for more Russian missiles: StoltenbergBrussels (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 NATO is planning for "more Russian missiles" after the collapse of a landmark Cold War arms treaty, but will not deploy new nuclear warheads in Europe, the alliance's chief said Tuesday. ... more 
Israel warns Iran that its missiles can travel 'very far'Haifa, Israel (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran Tuesday that Israeli missiles can travel "very far", on the eve of a conference in Poland about peace and security in the Middle East. ... more 
US presents Middle East vision in Warsaw, but no convertsWarsaw (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 The United States is seeking this week in Warsaw to rally the world behind a vision of the Middle East that includes maximum pressure on Iran and strong backing of Israel, but it is winning little fresh support. ... more |
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China calls US concerns over Huawei 'groundless'Beijing (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 Beijing called the latest US warning against using Huawei equipment "groundless" on Tuesday, as the Chinese telecom giant faces espionage fears in a growing number of countries. ... more  
French lawyer in Malaysia to aid submarine graft probeKuala Lumpur (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 A French lawyer probing a controversial submarine deal linked to Malaysia's ousted leader Najib Razak was Tuesday set to meet officials to aid investigations into the scandal. ... more 
Britain to send new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to PacificWashington (UPI) Feb 12, 2019 Britain will deploy its new aircraft carrier, the Queen Elizabeth, to the Pacific Ocean as the kingdom plans for a future military role globally once it leaves the European Union. ... more 
Lockheed awarded $212M for work on Aegis combat system for JapanWashington (UPI) Feb 12, 2019 The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $212 million contract for additional work on the development and integration of the Aegis system for Japan. ... more  
Raytheon nets $88.4M for Hornet, Growler electronic upgradesWashington (UPI) Feb 12, 2019 Raytheon was awarded an $88.4 million contract for upgrades of sensor system software and hardware for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Hornets and EA-18G Growler. ... more |
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Acting Pentagon chief makes surprise Baghdad visitBaghdad (AFP) Feb 13, 2019 Acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan made an unannounced visit to the Iraqi capital on Tuesday for talks on the sensitive issue of a continued US troop presence after Washington withdraws from neighbouring Syria. ... more  |
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Tunisia IS-linked children must be brought home: HRWTunis (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 Officials in Tunisia have been "dragging their feet" on efforts to repatriate Tunisian children of Islamic State group members from camps in Syria, Iraq and Libya, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. ... more  
Two U.S. ships sail near disputed island in South China SeaWashington (UPI) Feb 11, 2019 Two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed artificial island in the South China Sea on Monday, prompting "strong dissatisfaction" from China. ... more 
China says US aims to 'stir up trouble' with naval sail-byBeijing (AFP) Feb 11, 2019 China accused the United States of trying to "stir up trouble" on Monday by sending two US guided-missile destroyers near disputed South China Sea islands. ... more 
Pompeo seeks to woo Hungary's Orban away from Russia, ChinaBudapest (AFP) Feb 11, 2019 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope Monday that renewed American engagement with Hungary's Viktor Orban would help steer the increasingly authoritarian leader away from Russian and Chinese influence. ... more  
Northrop Grumman awarded $17.4M for space tracking systemWashington (UPI) Feb 11, 2019 Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems was awarded an option of $17.4 million for on-orbit operations and sustainment for the Defense Department's space tracking and surveillance system. ... more |
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 Warsaw (AFP) Feb 10, 2019 
Poland said Sunday it will buy mobile rocket launchers worth $414 million (365 million euros) from the United States, as Warsaw seeks closer ties with Washington amid concerns over a resurgent Russia.
The deal, due to be signed Wednesday, will "significantly increase the Polish army's capacities," Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak told journalists Sunday, adding that delivery was expected b ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Feb 7, 2019 
Israel's defense contractor, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has released video of a test of precision-guided SPIKE NLOS missiles launched from a Tomcar light-vehicle launcher.
The missiles, known in Israel as Tamuz 5, were fired from a new lightweight buggy that features eight missiles and can be mounted on light SUVs, Army Technology reported. The launch platform can be airlifted and ... more |
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Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, has announced the first shipments of its specialized, multiband HM400 SATCOM modems to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), powering beyond-line-of-sight communications for their next-generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) known as the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
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Raytheon was awarded a four-year contract for hardware and support services for a radio system to be used by the U.S. Army for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
The contract includes repair, logistical, engineering and technical support for the Army's AN/ARC-231 Multiple-Mode Aviation Radio Suite, the Department of Defense said Thursday.
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 Singapore (AFP) Feb 11, 2019 
Singapore on Monday defended the city-state's system of conscription after the recent deaths of four servicemen, including a popular young actor, sparked widespread criticism.
As a tiny state surrounded by bigger neighbours, Singapore's founding leaders decided to rely on conscription as a major plank of its defence strategy after the country gained independence in 1965.
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 Washington (UPI) Feb 6, 2019 
The U.S. government's budget for fiscal year 2020 is expected to be released beginning on March 11, the Department of Defense expecting a spending plan in the range of $750 billion.
Although no formal announcement has been made, White House officials notified legislators that summaries of President Donald Trump's message and top priorities will be released on March 11 or 12.
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 Washington (UPI) Feb 11, 2019 
Two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed artificial island in the South China Sea on Monday, prompting "strong dissatisfaction" from China.
The USS Spruance and USS Preble - both Arleigh Burke-class destroyers - participated in what the U.S. Navy calls a "freedom of navigation operation," according to a statement by Cmdr. Clay Doss, a spoke ... more |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Feb 11, 2019 
When Rice University chemist and engineer Hossein Robatjazi set out to marry a molecular sieve called MOF to a plasmonic aluminum nanoparticle two years ago, he never imagined the key would be the same process nature uses to petrify wood.
In a new paper online this week in the journal Science Advances, Robatjazi and co-authors with Rice's Laboratory for Nanophotonics (LANP) describe how ps ... more |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Feb 13, 2019 
Acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan made an unannounced visit to the Iraqi capital on Tuesday for talks on the sensitive issue of a continued US troop presence after Washington withdraws from neighbouring Syria.
Shanahan is keen to reassure Iraqi leaders after President Donald Trump angered many by saying he wanted to maintain some troops at the Al-Asad airbase, northwest of Baghdad, to k ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Feb 8, 2019 
The United States on Thursday vowed to remain "relentless" in pressuring Iran to deter its missile program after the Islamic Republic unveiled a new ballistic weapon days after testing a cruise missile.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled a new ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometres (620 miles), their official news agency Sepah News reported.
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 Beijing (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was "looking forward" to crunch negotiations with China as he emerged in Beijing on Tuesday with global attention focused on whether the two sides can reach a trade deal.
Mnuchin appeared at a Beijing hotel a couple of days ahead of scheduled high-level meetings with Chinese officials in the capital, with a March 1 deadline looming to strike an ac ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 
As congressional Democrats counter President Donald Trump's border wall plan with a high-tech solution, the idea of a "smart" security barrier is raising fresh questions over the potential for intrusive surveillance.
Last month, the Democratic lawmakers endorsed what they described as "a strong, but smart, border security posture," without "costly physical barriers."
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 Beijing (XNA) Feb 12, 2019 
China announced Monday that it is developing the modified version of the Long March-6 rocket to add four solid boosters to increase its carrying capacity.
The improved medium-left carrier rocket will be sent into space by 2020, according to the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, which designed the rocket.
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 Beijing (AFP) Feb 12, 2019 
A Chinese billionaire barred from Australia on suspicions he is part of a Communist Party influence campaign has lashed out at Canberra, calling it a "giant baby" that hasn't found its place in international politics.
Huang Xiangmo, a long-term Sydney resident, had been a prominent donor to Australia's two major parties before he was blocked from re-entering the country last week - with his ... more |
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 Tunis (AFP) Feb 12, 2019  Officials in Tunisia have been "dragging their feet" on efforts to repatriate Tunisian children of Islamic State group members from camps in Syria, Iraq and Libya, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
The rights group, quoting Tunisia's ministry of women and children, said about 200 children and 100 women claiming Tunisian nationality were being held in "squalid" camps abroad.
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 Washington (UPI) Jan 23, 2019 
The U.S. Air Force announced it is planning future experiments involving laser and microwave energy weapons after recent successes in testing sessions.
Future experiments in the Directed Energy Experimentation Campaign are planned at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the Air Force said Tuesday in a statement.
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