Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

March 18, 2013

US to boost missile defenses against N. Korea
Washington (AFP) March 16, 2013
The United States said it would bolster defenses against a possible North Korean missile strike a week after Pyongyang threatened a "pre-emptive" nuclear attack against its arch-foe. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday 14 more interceptors would be stationed in Alaska, increasing by almost half the 30 already deployed along the California and Alaska coastlines. The aim is to have them in place by 2017. North Korea has threatened to unleash a second Korean War - backed by nuclear weapons - ... read more

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Cyberwar: Israel braces for 'MiniDuke' The Israeli Defense Ministry is urging Israeli companies to produce a new generation of systems to bolster the country's cyberwar capabilities as it braces for attacks using new viruses, including a particularly virulent malware known as "MiniDuke." ... more		China Premier Li rejects 'groundless' US hacking accusations China's new premier Li Keqiang on Sunday rejected US accusations of hacking, saying that Beijing did not support cyber spying after President Barack Obama stepped up rhetoric on the issue. ... more		International crew takes off for space station Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into space When rocket science meets sports prediction models		US drone strikes violate Pakistan sovereignty: UN US drone strikes targeting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda violate Pakistan's sovereignty because the government says publicly it has not consented to the attacks, a UN envoy has said. ... more
				Taiwan develops medium-range missile: report Taiwan has developed its first medium-range guided missile that could be used against former rival China, according to a former defence minister in a new book cited by a media report Saturday. ... more		Iran commander tells Obama 'all options on table' A top Iranian military commander on Saturday told US President Barack Obama that Tehran also had all of its "options on the table," echoing a warning to the Islamic republic by the American leader. ... more

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New China premier Li faces challenge to exert authority China's new premier Li Keqiang has risen from relatively humble roots to take charge of running the government of the world's second-largest economy, but could struggle to enforce his will. ... more		N. Korea says nukes are not a bargaining chip for aid North Korea said Sunday it would never trade its nuclear weapons programme for aid and stressed its "unshakeable" stance to retain the deterrent, following a third atomic test last month. ... more		Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to 'hothouse Earth' scenario, scientists say Engineered microbes use light to build new molecules Smartphone kit offers low cost on site radiation dose checks		US move on missile defense could revive talks with Russia The United States is ready to abandon the final phase of its European missile defense system, a US official said Saturday, in a move that could revive arms control talks with Russia. ... more
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US to boost missile defenses against N. Korea

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India's Nirbhay missile aborted in flight

Taiwan develops medium-range missile: report

US drone strikes violate Pakistan sovereignty: UN

Iranian fighter tries to intercept US drone in Gulf: US

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Syria: West moves toward arming rebels

Obama coming 'to listen' to Israel, Palestinians

Xi: new style for China president

Abbas tells Putin that Palestinians want peace talks

Iranian fighter tries to intercept US drone in Gulf: US

Syria plans to use chemical arms: Israel intel chief

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China names Xi Jinping as new president

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N. Korean leader oversees live-fire drill

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