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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2019 Pundits and boffins are debating how to interpret a recent sequence of North Korean missile tests, which coincide with a period of strong diplomatic engagement between North Korea and the USA. Eyebrows were first raised in May, when North Korea tested a new type of short-range missile. Boffins debated whether it was a nice copy of a Russian Iskander missile or an Iskander itself. Another test round in late July is believed to have used the same type of weapon. As with any missile test, ... read more |
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Ex-USAF Secretary reveals X-37B capability to drive America's adversaries 'nuts'Washington DC (Sputnik) Jul 26, 2019 Former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson offered a glimpse into the mission of an experimental spaceplane to an audience last week, revealing that the X-37B spaceplane can pull off manoeuvre ... more  
Army project may advance quantum materials, efficient communication networksResearch Triangle Park NC (SPX) Jul 26, 2019 A U.S. Army project exploring novel applications of superconducting resonators has discovered these systems may be used to simulate quantum materials impossible to otherwise fabricate. Additionally, ... more 
Boeing withdraws from Pentagon nuclear missile program over bidding processWashington DC (Sputnik) Jul 26, 2019 On Wednesday, American aerospace company Boeing announced its withdrawal from the Pentagon's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) project, citing concern with the bidding process. "After nu ... more 
France to unveil new space defence strategyParis (AFP) July 25, 2019 France will on Thursday outline a new strategy for defence in space after President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a French space force command to deal with emerging threats to its interests in orbit. ... more |
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North Korea says new missile a 'solemn warning' to SouthSeoul (AFP) July 26, 2019 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles fired under his supervision were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a "solemn warning" to the South over plans to hold military drills with the United States. ... more 
Iran poses first big test for 'British Trump' JohnsonLondon (AFP) July 25, 2019 Iran's detention of a UK-flagged tanker presents new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with an early leadership test - does he side with the US "maximum pressure" campaign against the Islamic republic or back EU efforts to salvage its nuclear pact. ... more 
Boeing drops out of nuclear missile development programWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2019 Boeing has dropped out of a program to develop a new nuclear missile for the Air Force over concerns with the bidding process. ... more  
US Senate confirms Milley as chairman of Joint ChiefsWashington (AFP) July 25, 2019 The US Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Army General Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding Marine General Joe Dunford. ... more 
Vietnam demands 'immediate withdrawal' of China ship in disputed seaHanoi (AFP) July 25, 2019 Vietnam on Thursday called for the "immediate withdrawal" of a Chinese ship in the South China Sea, as the standoff over the disputed waters intensified. ... more |
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Austria issues arrest warrant for Russian intelligence officerVienna (AFP) July 25, 2019 Austria said it has issued an arrest warrant for a Russian military intelligence officer over espionage allegations dating back as far as the 1980s. ... more  |
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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait, China 'concerned'Taipei (AFP) July 25, 2019 An American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the US Navy and Taiwanese authorities said Thursday, triggering concern in Beijing. ... more  
Cambodia rubbishes reports of deal with China to use naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) July 25, 2019 Cambodia on Thursday rubbished reports of a deal allowing China to use a naval base as "ill-intended" and aimed at inciting unrest in a country whose public is increasingly uneasy about Beijing's growing influence. ... more  
Six Iranians among dead in Israeli strike on Syria: monitorBeirut (AFP) July 25, 2019 Six Iranians fighting for the Syrian regime were among those killed in reported Israeli missile strikes in southern Syria this week, a war monitor said Thursday. ... more 
China accuses FedEx of 'holding up' Huawei parcelsBeijing (AFP) July 26, 2019 China accused FedEx of deliberately "holding up" the delivery of more than 100 Huawei packages after the US firm misrouted some parcels from the telecom giant, state media said Friday. ... more  
Two Hong Kong police officers cleared in 2014 beating of protesterHong Kong (AFP) July 26, 2019 Hong Kong's appeal court on Friday overturned the conviction of two police officers - and reduced the sentence of five others - over the 2014 beating of a pro-democracy protester that was caught on video. ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 22, 2019 
Lockheed Martin Corp. received a $1.4 billion contract to build the THAAD anti-missile shield for Saudi Arabia, the Defense Department announced.
The system is part of a series of much larger defense equipment deals reached by the United States and Saudi Arabia in the last two years that have far surpassed the $100 billion mark.
The contract modification announced Friday increase ... more |
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 Seoul (AFP) July 25, 2019  North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea on Thursday, complicating efforts to resume stalled nuclear talks with Washington and signalling its anger over planned US-South Korea joint military exercises.
It was Pyongyang's first missile test since an impromptu meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last month that produced an agreement to r ... more |
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 Chicago IL (SPX) Jul 22, 2019 
Hybrid unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are drones that combine the advantages of multi-copters and fixed-wing planes. These drones are equipped to vertically take off and land like multi-copters, yet also have the strong aerodynamic performance and energy-saving capabilities of traditional planes. As hybrid UAVs continue to evolve, however, controlling them remotely still remains a challenge. ... more |
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 Research Triangle Park NC (SPX) Jul 26, 2019 
A U.S. Army project exploring novel applications of superconducting resonators has discovered these systems may be used to simulate quantum materials impossible to otherwise fabricate. Additionally, they may provide insights to open and fundamental questions in quantum mechanics and gravity.
Scientists at Princeton University, led by electrical engineering Professor Andrew Houck, built an ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 15, 2019 
BAE Systems received a $45 million contract to improve the firing capabilities of the howitzers of the U.S. Army, the company announced Monday.
The company will work to increase the range and rate of fire of current and future M109A7 self-propelled howitzers in the Extended Range Cannon Artillery Increment 1 prototype series. ERCA will be integrated onto the M109A7, replacing its curren ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 23, 2019 
Former soldier Mark Esper was sworn in as US secretary of defense Tuesday after earning Senate confirmation, filling America's longest-ever Pentagon leadership vacuum as Washington faces mounting tensions with Iran and struggles to end the long-running Afghanistan war.
President Donald Trump's second Defense Department chief takes over nearly seven months after the shock departure of Jim Mat ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2019 
China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defence plan published Wednesday, as it accused Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warned against Taiwanese independence.
The first comprehensive white paper since 2012 offers insight into the world's largest army as it scrambles to catch up to America's formidable firepower as tensions deepen between ... more |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Jul 22, 2019 
Every year, robots get more and more life-like. Solar-powered bees fly on lithe wings, humanoids stick backflips, and teams of soccer bots strategize how to dribble, pass, and score. And, the more researchers discover about how living creatures move, the more machines can imitate them all the way down to their smallest molecules.
"We have these amazing machines already in our bodies, and t ... more |
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 Baghdad (AFP) July 24, 2019 
Nada never spoke about her suicide attempts and Ahmad hesitated before sharing his story, but as cases rise in Iraq the taboo issue is being pushed out of the shadows.
Kept from school and sexually abused by her brothers, 24-year-old Nada, who first tried to take her own life at the age of 12, only agreed to speak about her experiences under a pseudonym.
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 Washington (AFP) July 24, 2019 
Four Chinese nationals have been indicted for financial dealings with North Korean companies sanctioned for involvement in the production of weapons of mass destruction, the US Justice Department said Tuesday.
Ma Xiaohong, the head of Dandong Hongxiang Industrial Development Co. Ltd (DHID) and three top executives of the Chinese company were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Jersey, th ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 23, 2019 
Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a "precarious" 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.
Trade conflicts are undercutting investment and weakening manufacturing, and the IMF urged countries to avoid using tariffs to resolve their differences.
In the quarterly u ... more |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 24, 2019 
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted NASA's Search and Rescue (SAR) office's recommendations regarding the installation and maintenance of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), the NASA-designed, satellite-aided search and rescue beacons installed in planes. These recommendations will improve aviation safety and result in more lives saved by the international satellite-aided se ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 25, 2019 
A Chinese startup successfully launched the country's first commercial rocket capable of carrying satellites into orbit Thursday, as the space race between China and the US heats up.
Beijing-based Interstellar Glory Space Technology - also known as iSpace - said it launched two satellites into orbit around 1:00 pm Beijing time (0500 GMT) from Jiuquan, a state launch facility in the Gobi de ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2019 
China issued a stark reminder Wednesday that its army could be deployed in Hong Kong if city authorities requested support in maintaining "public order" after weeks of sometimes violent protests.
Hong Kong has been plunged into its worst crisis in recent history after millions of demonstrators took to the streets - and sporadic violent confrontations between police and pockets of hardcore p ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 23, 2019 
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has contracted Arizona State University to develop a deployable device to determine if a person has been exposed to weapons of mass destruction or their precursors.
ASU was awarded a $9.1 million contract to start work on a device that can detect WMD-related chemicals on a person within 30 minutes or less. The device is expected to be capabl ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) July 25, 2019  France plans to develop anti-satellite laser weapons, its defence minister said Thursday, laying out French ambitions to close the gap on rivals who are developing new arms and surveillance capabilities in space.
The United States, Russia and China have been heavily investing in technology for space, which is seen as a new military frontier.
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