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January 19, 2014

Nuclear missile force poses a headache for US military
Washington (AFP) Jan 18, 2014
The "missileers" who oversee America's land-based nuclear arsenal were once seen as the tip of the spear for the US military during the tense days of the Cold War. But now the crews face questions about their discipline, their professionalism and even the rationale for their job. Revelations this week that missile launch officers cheated on a proficiency exam - the latest in a stream of embarrassing incidents - has put the spotlight on a force that has posed a recurring headache to commanders ... read more

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White House intensifies political campaign for Iran deal The White House Thursday intensified an effort to placate political opposition to an interim Iran nuclear deal, as one influential Republican suggested delaying a vote on new sanctions until July. ... more		US says Iran still looking to acquire nuclear material Tehran is still seeking to sidestep sanctions to get materials for its nuclear programme, a senior US official said Friday on a European tour seeking to cool renewed corporate enthusiasm about doing business in Iran. ... more		S. Korea brushes off North calls to halt insults, scrap drills South Korea on Friday scoffed at North Korea's proposal for a mutual moratorium on verbal mud-slinging, and rejected Pyongyang's renewed calls to cancel planned military drills with the United States. ... more
				Iran slams US text on implementation of nuclear deal Iran denounced Friday as "one sided" a text released by the United States summarising the implementation of the nuclear deal Tehran struck with world powers. ... more		China starts building second aircraft carrier China has started constructing the second of four planned aircraft carriers, a top government official said according to media reports on Saturday. ... more

Vietnam takes delivery of its first 'black hole' sub Vietnam officially took delivery of the first of six "black hole" submarines amid increasing tensions over territorial disputes and fishing rights in the South China Sea. ... more		Encrypted Blackphone goes to war with snoopers It's a fully encrypted smartphone which aims to foil snooping governments, industry rivals and hackers. ... more		Perseverance rover cleared for long distance Mars exploration Possible "superkilonova" exploded not once but twice Origami style lunar rover wheel expands to climb steep caves		Italy boot camp trains soldiers from restive Libya Libyan recruits are being put through their paces starting this month at a boot camp in Italy as part of an international programme to restore stability amid unrest since the fall of dictator Moamer Kadhafi. ... more
				Africa grows in importance for defense companies Africa is an increasingly attractive market for international arms and military equipment suppliers as economies and defense spending grow. ... more		China aims South China Sea grab with fishing law: Philippines The Philippines Saturday said a Chinese rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea was part of a long-term scheme to claim the entire body of water. ... more

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Japan PM calls for 'frank' talks with China, South Korea Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Sunday for "frank" summit talks with China and South Korea to help solve historical and territorial disputes that have soured ties between the neighbours. ... more		NSA scoops up millions of text messages a day: report The US National Security Agency has collected almost 200 million mobile phone text messages a day from around the world, a report said Thursday, in the latest revelations from the Edward Snowden files. ... more		Philosopher argues AI consciousness may remain unknowable Climate driven model explores Neanderthal and modern human overlap in Iberia Economic losses from natural disasters down by a third in 2025: Swiss Re		Riyadh's $3B arms aid for Lebanon boosts French defense sales Saudi Arabia's decision to provide Lebanon's armed forces with $3 billion to buy French weapons is a major boost for President Francois Hollande's drive to step up French defense exports to the Arab world, particularly the Persian Gulf monarchies. ... more
				US ready to train Iraqi troops in third country: official The US military is planning to train Iraqi troops in a third country to help counter a resurgence of Al-Qaeda-linked militants, a defense official told AFP on Friday. ... more		Indonesia closes in on Grumman F-5 Tiger replacement Indonesia's Defense Ministry said it is looking at several jet fighters, including Russian, American and Swedish aircraft, as a replacement for its aging Grumman F-5 Tigers. ... more

Raytheon resumes work on US Navy Air and Missile Defense Radar

Israel's Rafael and Raytheon to co-produce Iron Dome

Lockheed Martin Advances Affordability Across U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System To Secure Multi-Year Contract

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Iran mulls replacement for Russian S-300 missile system

Lockheed Martin Receives Contracts for JASSM Production

Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Surpasses 100,000 Combat Flight Hours

Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Boasts Best Safety Record Designation

McCain fury over 'secret' Congress move on drones

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

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Northrop Grumman Supports US Marine Corps Command, Control and Communications Facility for Tactical Air Operations

	Iraq army presses Anbar assault as unrest kills six A suicide bombing and shelling in Iraq's Anbar province killed six people as security forces pressed an assault Friday against militants for territory the government lost weeks ago. ... more		Hacker threats rise, with defenders lacking: report A Cisco security report released on Thursday showed that hacker threats reached "startling levels" last year and that the world is suffering from a shortage of skilled computer defenders. ... more		Blocking aid to Damascus camp may be war crime: UN rights chief Syria's repeated obstruction of aid convoys to the besieged Yarmuk Palestinian refugee camp in southern Damascus might be considered a war crime, UN rights chief Navi Pillay said Friday. ... more		China paper attacks 'malicious' detained Uighur academic China must punish the "brains" behind terrorists and fight against those who preach with "malicious intent", a state-run newspaper said Saturday in an editorial justifying the arrest of a prominent Uighur academic. ... more

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21 killed in wave of Baghdad attacks		Britain's Prince Harry swaps helicopters for desk job		White House to release Iran implementation agreement		British cuts limiting military partnership with US: Gates		McCain fury over 'secret' Congress move on drones
Taiwan displays upgraded fighter jets with 'smart' munitions		Israel, Singapore seek FMS deals		Iran's Rouhani warns of domestic opposition to nuclear deal		Report: German-U.S. 'no-spy' talks on verge of collapse		Japan brushes off China 'troublemaker' criticism

Russia denies 'hidden agenda' as it hosts Iran, Syria FMs

Chinese troops bolster UN peacekeeping mission in Mali

Italy picks port for Syria chemicals amid delays

China detains prominent Uighur academic: wife

One killed after US Army helicopter makes 'hard landing'

Philippines set to buy more BAE personnel carriers

Hariri assassination trial opens amid Lebanon's sectarian tensions

Israel PM slams EU 'hypocrisy' on settlements

Iraq forces attack militants as 14 bodies found

Qaeda attacks kill 10 soldiers in Yemen: army

Kerry urges Syria opposition to join peace talks

FARC blamed for bomb that kills one, wounds 25

US suspends 34 nuclear missile officers over exam cheating

China slams 'troublemaker' Japan after Africa visit

F-35 maintains market edge, but rivals want to catch up

US to sell Israel six Osprey military aircraft

Embraer says it met all regional jet delivery targets

Iran invites Gulf states to tour nuclear power plant

US warns firms against breaking Iran sanctions

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