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NKorea nuke test linked to succession plan: SKorea Seoul (AFP) June 10, 2009
North Korea's nuclear and missile tests are linked to the succession plans of its "inhumane" regime, South Korea's defence chief said in comments reported Wednesday. Defence Minister Lee Sang-Hee warned the military to stay on guard and "sternly punish" any border provocation, in a message in an army-run newspaper confirmed by his ministry. Another South Korean newspaper, Chosun Ilbo ... read moreRussia military says no nuclear warhead cuts below 1,500: reports
Moscow (AFP) June 10, 2009A fresh nuclear disarmament treaty between Moscow and Washington should not cut warheads further than 1,500 on either side, a senior Russian general says, news agencies reported Wednesday. "Our position is that we must not go below 1,500 warheads," General Nikolai Solovtsov, the head of Russia's strategic missile forces, was quoted as saying by Interfax and ITAR-TASS news agencies. "But ... more
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Seven powers reach deal on UN NKorea sanctions
United Nations (AFP) June 10, 2009Major powers on Wednesday agreed on a package of expanded sanctions, including tougher cargo inspections and a tighter arms embargo, to punish North Korea for its recent nuclear test and missile firings. Diplomats said the 15-member Security Council was virtually assured to adopt the text, worked out following two weeks of hard-nosed bargaining by envoys of seven nations, during a vote ... more Submarine Rescue Capability Relocates To Australia
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jun 11, 2009The LR5 submarine rescue system arrived in Australia early on 2nd June 2009, the Defence Materiel Organisation's Head of Maritime Systems Rear Admiral Boyd Robinson has announced. While having the LR5 submarine rescue system on call in the United Kingdom met the Navy's requirements for responding to Submarine emergencies, the relocation improves response times and allows the Royal ... more Outside View: Pentagon reforms -- Part 9
Arlington, Va. (UPI) Jun 10, 2009 Public-private partnerships are vital to reducing the life-cycle costs of weapons systems. Some 60 percent of the total life-cycle costs of any weapons system are in post delivery sustainment and support. Linking the organic maintenance base with equipment manufacturers offers opportunities to improve the performance of both and provide savings to the United States government at the same time. ... more BAE Set To Restore Last Bi-Plane Of WW2
Farnborough, UK (SPX) Jun 11, 2009One of the last British bi-planes to have seen active service, the Fairey Swordfish, which helped sink the Bismarck and the Italian battle fleet in WW2, is to be restored to her former glory thanks to the specialist skills of engineers at BAE Systems in this, the Royal Navy's centenary year of naval aviation. The Swordfish Mk I, a torpedo bomber first flown in 1934, is due to undergo GBP1 ... more |
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US failed to follow procedures in bombing raid: Pentagon
Washington (AFP) June 8, 2009US forces failed to follow procedures in carrying out deadly air strikes last month in western Afghanistan that killed dozens of civilians, the Pentagon said on Monday. A military investigation by a senior officer outside Afghanistan found "problems" with US bombing raids in a May 4 battle but it was unclear if the mistakes caused civilian deaths, Defense Department press secretary Geoff ... more Outside View: Wars of necessity and choice
Washington (UPI) Jun 10, 2009 During the Cold War, the phrase "war-winning strategy" was promoted at one time by Americans who asserted that a thermonuclear conflict with the Soviet Union was winnable. A Russian colleague of mine skewered that notion with a simple question: "So who's in favor of a war-losing strategy?" The answer was self-evident. The same skewering should apply to the equally misleading phrase of "wars of ... more Boeing Announces First ScanEagle Reinvestments
Ottawa, Canada (SPX) Jun 11, 2009Boeing, with its wholly owned subsidiary Insitu, has announced the first U.S. $25 million in contracts to Canadian companies as part of a government order for small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services. The Canadian government in April awarded a $30 million contract to Insitu, manufacturer of the ScanEagle SUAV, for services in support of the Canadian Forces' intelligence, surveillance ... more Russian sub in which 20 died going to India: report
Moscow (AFP) June 10, 2009A Russian nuclear submarine in which 20 died in a toxic gas accident will be leased to India later this year, Interfax news agency reported Wednesday, citing a Russian military source. "Immediately after the completion of all tests, the vessel will be given to the active-duty fleet of the Russian navy, after which its handover under lease to our Indian partners will take place," he was quote ... more |
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