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January 26, 2014

Hagel orders review of troubled US nuclear force
Washington (AFP) Jan 23, 2014
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a sweeping review of the US nuclear force after a series of embarrassing incidents including cheating on an exam by missile officers, officials said Thursday. The Pentagon chief also planned to summon top commanders as recent lapses and allegations "raise legitimate concerns about the department's stewardship of one of our most sensitive and important missions," Rear Admiral John Kirby told reporters. "Secretary Hagel believes it is time for the Departme ... read more

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China conducts long-range nuclear missile drill: military China's military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington. ... more		China, Japan open German front in diplomatic war One hundred years after the outbreak of World War I, China and Japan are ripping selected pages from Germany's history - including the Nazi period - as they seek to demonise each other in their modern-day diplomatic battles. ... more		Iran comments a new headache for Washington Claims by top Iranian leaders that Washington is misrepresenting terms of an interim nuclear deal left the White House with a new political headache Thursday as it battles to build support for the pact. ... more
				Israel fear of jihadist raids mounts after 'plot to hit U.S. Embassy' Israel's claim to have thwarted a Gaza Strip-based al-Qaida plot to blow up the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has heightened fears that it's just a matter of time of time before the jihadist forces building up in Syria, Egypt and the Palestinian territories launch a major strike on the Jewish state. ... more		N. Korea pushes South on military drills North Korea on Friday urged a sceptical South Korea to respond to a recent series of trust-building gestures and again called on Seoul to cancel upcoming military drills with the United States. ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

BAE touts maintenance work for Royal Navy BAE Systems in Britain reports it has started support and maintenance work on Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels. ... more		Taiwan leader visits allies to safeguard ties after Gambia blow Taiwan's president on Thursday began a three-country tour as part of a bid to safeguard ties with Taipei's dwindling diplomatic base after the recent loss of long-time ally Gambia. ... 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		US admiral warns no China hotline in case of crisis The top US commander in the Pacific expressed concern Thursday that he has no direct line to his counterpart in China in the case of a crisis in the region. ... more
				China leader marks 50 years of ties with France China's President Xi Jinping heralded the establishment of diplomatic ties with France 50 years ago as a "historic event" Thursday as he welcomed a top official from Paris. ... more		Lebanon army kills 'Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist' Lebanese soldiers shot and killed a jihadist suspected of belonging to Al-Qaeda-linked groups after he opened fire on them in the country's eastern Bekaa valley, the army said on Thursday. ... more

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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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Sikhs see step forward on US military service American Sikhs and their supporters in Congress on Thursday praised the military for easing a ban on beards but called for an outright decision to allow their articles of faith. ... more		Chilean defense spending at risk from poor copper trade Chile's defense regeneration program is at risk of a major funding shakeup because of new legislation and fading fortunes of some of the Latin American country's copper trade. ... 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		Iraq executes 11 more 'terrorism' convicts: ministry Iraq executed 11 men convicted of charges related to "terrorism" on Thursday, the justice ministry said, just days after another mass execution of 26 convicts. ... more
				Iran's absence from Syria talks won't impact nuclear deal: US The United States said Wednesday that Iran's absence from Syria peace talks would have no impact on the nuclear deal being brokered between Tehran and world powers. ... more		Iraq shelling kills four, US pushes 'political' steps Shelling in Fallujah, a town near Baghdad held by anti-government fighters, killed four people, officials said Thursday, as Barack Obama pressed "political measures" along with security operations to fight militancy. ... more

Israel to start Arrow 3 production although key test still to come

Raytheon resumes work on US Navy Air and Missile Defense Radar

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

Longbow Missiles Demonstrate Littoral Attack Capability

Lockheed Martin Tests LRASM MK 41 Vertical Launch System Interface

Raytheon receives SM-3 contract

Someday A Drone Might Save Your Life

McCain fury over 'secret' Congress move on drones

Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Surpasses 100,000 Combat Flight Hours

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Boeing Transmits Protected Government Signal Through Military Satellite

Fifth MUOS Completes Assembly, Enters System Test

	Outside View: Financing death: Iran's 'War on Drugs' Last year I wrote an op-ed on Iran's bloody "war on drugs," which has led to hundreds of executions and sent thousands to death row. ... more		Indian navy gets its third Saryu-class patrol vessel India's navy has taken delivery of its third Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel, the indigenously designed and built Sumedha. ... more		Gurkhas among 1,500 British army job losses More than 1,500 military personnel including hundreds of Gurkhas are to lose their jobs in a final round of redundancies aimed at reshaping Britain's armed forces, the government said Thursday. ... more		Colombian rebels say Santos govt escalates war FARC guerrillas Thursday accused President Juan Manuel Santos of escalating the war in Colombia even as his government engages in peace talks here. ... more

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Physicists map axion production paths inside deuterium tritium fusion reactors

Hybrid excitons speed ultrafast energy transfer at 2D organic interface

Japan tells world to stand up to China or face consequences		US Pacific fleet chief says N. Korea is top security concern		Outside View: Bob Gates' 'Duty'		China leaders' kin stash riches in offshore tax havens: probe		Key Pakistani cleric quits Taliban peace talks
Syria meet a 'day of hope', sides must seize 'enormous opportunity': Ban		Iraq PM calls for 'stand' against Anbar militants		Al-Qaida wages assassination war against Yemen's spy services		Maldives rejects military pact with US		S. Korea vows harsh penalties for data leaks

China censors may have caused huge Internet outage: group

Slovenia frees hacker despite US extradition order

EU warns Israel, Palestinians of 'price to pay' if talks fail

Germany IT watchdog knew for weeks of mass cyber theft

Colombian forces up heat on FARC despite peace talks

More defense cuts seen likely as Canada tightens its budget belt

US weighs 10,000 troops in Afghanistan, or none

China plans new patrol in disputed South China Sea: media

Outside View: Iranian fund should compensate, not create more, victims

Iraq presses Qaeda offensive, UN warns on displaced

Relocation of Marine's Okinawa base will go ahead

Taiwan to slash armed forces by up to 20 percent

China rules out Xi and Abe meeting at Sochi Games

ETA reaffirms commitment to cease-fire in internal document

Air strike on Syria's Aleppo kills 10: NGO

Pakistan jet fighters kill 20 militants: officials

Philippines, Muslim rebels upbeat in tackling last peace hurdle

Iraq Kurdish leader sees little gains at Syria conference

The right stuffing: Turkeys enlisted in terror fight

Turkey rejects jailed ex-army chief's plea for release

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