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May 03, 2015

US rejects China's offer over disputed islands
Washington (AFP) May 1, 2015
The United States on Friday swiftly rejected a suggestion by a top Chinese military official who said that disputed South China Sea islands could be used for international rescue and relief operations. Beijing has been roundly criticized by the West for construction work on islands in the South China Sea, including the building of an airstrip and other structures. The Wall Street Journal and other US news organizations, citing a report on the Chinese Defense Ministry website, said Admiral Wu She ... read more

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Finland contacts reservists, denies move due to security concerns Finland has contacted nearly a million reservists by e-mail but an armed forces spokesman on Saturday denied the move was motivated by security concerns. ... more		Georgia PM appoints pro-West defence chief with eye on NATO Georgia's acting prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday appointed a staunchly pro-Western politician as his new defence minister in a move aimed at boosting the country's efforts to join NATO. ... more		Kerry denounces 'hysteria' over Iran nuclear deal US Secretary of State John Kerry Saturday denounced what he called "hysteria" over a final nuclear accord being discussed between world powers and Iran over its controversial nuclear programme. ... more
				EU, NATO try to counter Russian propaganda Western powers are getting set to counter an expertly crafted Russian disinformation campaign over Ukraine which has left them wrong-footed too many times for comfort. ... more		Taiwan ruling party chief heads to China for Xi meeting The head of Taiwan's ruling party departed Saturday for a high-profile visit to China, in the first visit to the mainland by a Kuomintang chief since 2008. ... more

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Next Generation GPS System Faces Delays, Cost Overruns The US Department of Defense's next generation Global Positioning System (GPS) is experiencing delays, cost overruns and technical issues, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a rep ... more		Pentagon wants softer sanctions on Russian rocket engine purchases The US Department of Defense has asked the Senate to soften sanctions that ban American companies from buying the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engines. The Pentagon has urged the US Senate to soften s ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Explore the World with These Travel Tips		Say Cheese! Russia Snaps Photos of Top Secret US Spysats Washington has become extremely paranoid about a series of rare images of its Lacrosse spy satellites (# 2,3,4 and 5), which were recently released by Russia. The US is trying to find a reason why R ... more
				Teledyne to provide missile defense test and evaluation services Test and evaluation services for U.S. missile defense weapon systems are to be performed by Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. under a $64.7 million task order. ... more		52 civilians dead in coalition strikes in Syria: monitor US-led air strikes targeting the Islamic State group killed at least 52 civilians in a village in northern Syria, a monitoring group said on Saturday. ... more

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Lockheed delivers milestone Sniper ATP to Air Force Lockheed Martin has delivered its 1,000th sensor-enhanced Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod since its introduction in 2003. ... more		Pakistani air strikes kill 44 militants: military Pakistani air strikes on Saturday killed at least 44 militants in the country's lawless tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, the military said, part of a massive operation against the Taliban. ... more		As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources		Qatar buying Rafale fighters The government of Qatar and Dassault Aviation are scheduled to sign an agreement on Monday in Doha, Qatar, for the acquisition of 24 Rafale fighters. ... more
At least 13 killed in Baghdad car bombing: police At least 13 people were killed by a car bomb in Baghdad on Saturday, police said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the Iraqi capital this year. ... more		Leidos to assist Defense Intelligence Agency with analysis The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Americas Regional Center has given a task order to Leidos to provide all-source intelligence analysis. ... more		Boeing touts B-1B Lancer Boeing has announced new upgrades for U.S. Air Force B1B Lancer aircraft that bring the bomber into the digital age. ... more		Canada continues Magellan Aerospace engine maintenance work Magellan Aerospace reports that it is continuing its repair and overhaul services for F404 engines that power Canada's fleet of CF-188 Hornet aircraft. ... more

	Britain tells UN Iran trying to buy nuclear technology Iran is actively trying to buy nuclear technology through blacklisted companies, according to a confidential UN report, citing information from the British government. ... more		Taking aircraft manufacturing out of the oven Composite materials used in aircraft wings and fuselages are typically manufactured in large, industrial-sized ovens: Multiple polymer layers are blasted with temperatures up to 750 degrees Fahrenhe ... more

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Yemen rebels attack Saudi border, dozens dead

Rivals India, China win hearts, minds in quake-hit Nepal

Australian military receives JDAM-ER wing kits

Iran harassed a US-flagged cargo ship last week: US

Iran willing to submit to 'highest' transparency: FM

North Korea May Possess 20 Nuclear Warheads

Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation System for SBIRS GEO-6 Satellite

Beijing Details Plans for Artificial Islands in South China Sea

Cloud security reaches silicon

DARPA Aims to Accelerate Memory Function for Skill Learning

General outlines threats to critical satellites

45th Space Wing successfully launches first-ever Turkmenistan satellite

Russia Invites China to Join in Creating Lunar Station

Russia to Continue Development of Nuclear Engine for Deep Space Flights

Slovakia to buy US military choppers for $261 mn

EU lawyers must prioritise jihadist cases: counter-terror chief

Italian Navy takes delivery of FREMM frigate

France boosts defence budget in wake of Paris attacks

Australia seeks sustainment services for fighters, warships

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