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September 25, 2014

New test equipment due for Minuteman III guidance system
Ogden, Utah (UPI) Sep 24, 2014
Equipment that tests the guidance system of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is to be updated by Boeing. Boeing said the work will be conducted on the guidance data acquisition system, or GDAS, under a U.S. Air Force contract worth $4.9 million. "As national programs unfold that are critical to affordably sustaining and modernizing Minuteman III until 2030 and beyond, Boeing remains committed to helping the Air Force keep its ICBM force ready," said Peggy Morse, vice pr ... read more

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Poland needs nuclear arms to ward off Russia: Walesa Polish anti-communist icon Lech Walesa said Poland should procure nuclear weapons as a safeguard against Russia, which it blames for stoking the crisis in neighbouring Ukraine. ... more		'World is united' in fighting IS: Obama US President Barack Obama said Tuesday that air strikes the United States and its Arab allies unleashed against the Islamic State group in Syria send a clear message that the world is united in confronting the jihadists. ... more		Oshkosh passes review in competition to replace the Humvee Oshkosh Defense has successfully completed the U.S. government's Production Readiness Review in the competition to replace the U.S. military's Humvee. ... more
				Will Obama's Arab coalition stay the course? US President Barack Obama has pulled off a diplomatic coup, knitting together a coalition of Arab nations with differing agendas to strike jihadists, but experts question its long-term staying power. ... more		Fury glide bomb dropped from Shadow UAS Small precision glide bombs have been successfully dropped from a small unmanned aircraft system at the Army's Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. ... more

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China and Japan resume maritime talks: Xinhua China and Japan have resumed talks on maritime affairs, Chinese state media said Wednesday, a tentative sign that frosty relations may be beginning to thaw. ... more		US strikes Syrian oil fields as Obama rallies world The United States unleashed a new round of bombings on Islamic State targets in Syria on Wednesday as President Barack Obama recruited more allies to fight the jihadist "network of death." ... more		Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972 Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes Webb finds metal-poor atmosphere on giant world around red dwarf		British PM, Iran leader discuss IS in historic talks British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to win cooperation from Iran's President Hassan Rouhani against jihadists in Syria on Wednesday in the first meeting between the countries' leaders in 35 years. ... more
				CAE gets new contracts for aircraft simulation training systems Simulation training systems and services are to be provided to the U.S. and Canadian militaries by CAE under a series of contracts, the company announced. ... more		Iraq, Syria anti-IS campaign takes center stage at UN World leaders at the United Nations turn their attention Wednesday to the US-led campaign to root out Islamists in Iraq and Syria, and moves to outlaw foreign fighters. ... more

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US drones kill eight militants in NW Pakistan: officials US drones Wednesday fired missiles at a compound and vehicle and killed at least eight militants in a restive Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said. ... more		Obama urges Iran to seize 'historic opportunity' of nuclear deal US President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Iran to seize the "historic opportunity" of reaching a deal with world powers on its contested nuclear program in a speech at the United Nations. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		Obama hails 'vision' of Iraqi PM at first meeting US President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed the "political vision" and inclusive nature of new Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi as the two leaders met for the first time. ... more
Khorasan: latest incarnation of Al-Qaeda anti-west threat A little-known Al-Qaeda offshoot, the Khorasan group, found itself in the crosshairs of the United States on Tuesday as they prepared attacks on western targets from bases inside war-torn Syria. ... more		Kerry, Abbas meet in New York to discuss Gaza situation US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas Tuesday to discuss the situation in Gaza, a state department official said. ... more		Australia OKs low-rate production of new military rifle A new assault rifle for the Australian Defense Force is entering low-rate production under a Department of Defense contract. ... more		Uighur scholar sentenced to life urges 'peace' from prison: lawyer A prominent Uighur academic sentenced to life in prison called Wednesday for "peace", his lawyer said, as China hit back at western powers which accused it of silencing a moderate voice. ... more

	Australian police shoot dead 'known terror suspect' Police in Melbourne have shot dead a "known terror suspect" who stabbed two officers, a day after the Islamic State group called for Muslims to indiscriminately kill Australians, officials said Wednesday. ... more		Italy Finmeccanica sues US over Airbus helicopter deal Italian aerospace giant Finmeccanica has sued the US government over the Pentagon's plan to award an Army helicopter contract to Airbus, violating its rules against sole-source contracts. ... more

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Cyber-security center established in Singapore		Jihadists behead Frenchman seized in Algeria		Airbus Defense and Space readies airlifter for Malaysia		Iran unveils new missile-equipped drone		Russia to Boost Space Microelectronics Production
Navy issues IDIQ awards for worldwide ocean services		Taiwan PM says hope fades of Ma-Xi meeting at APEC		US-backed rebel group criticises Syria strikes		BAE, Patria team to win armored vehicle contract from Australia		Confusion in France over fate of notorious jihadist's brother-in-law

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US, Arab allies strike IS jihadists in Syria

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China jails Uighur scholar for life for 'separatism'

Australian military gets green light for counter-IED program

Baghdad car bomb kills at least 14

Changes ahead for Royal Canadian Navy fleet

Airbus Defense and Space helps secure Saudi border

Poland, Pakistan, Lebanon seek U.S. military hardware

US, Arab allies bomb IS jihadists in Syria

British PM to hold first direct talks with Iran's president since 1979

Damascus says was informed by US of air strikes on IS

China jails Uighur scholar for life for 'separatism': lawyer

Dead or alive? Rumours swirl again over Boko Haram leader

US says no 'trading' nuclear concessions for Iran help on IS

Pakistani Kashmiris want India border opened for flood relief

Syria Kurds battle jihadist advance as thousands flee

Analyst: US to Finish Human Space Launcher by 2018 at Best

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