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May 19, 2015

UK serviceman in custody over nuclear subs safety 'flaws' leak
London (AFP) May 19, 2015
A junior British serviceman who published allegations of safety and security lapses around Britain's submarine-based nuclear missile defence system is now in military police custody, the Royal Navy said Tuesday. William McNeilly, 25, claimed Britain's nuclear deterrent was a "disaster waiting to happen" and vulnerable to a terror attack. The newly-qualified engineer published an 18-page report on the Internet entitled "The Nuclear Secrets" last week then went absent without leave. He said he ... read more

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S. Korea holds live-fire drill off east coast South Korea's military said it was holding live-fire drills on Tuesday off its country's east coast involving anti-ship missiles and jet fighters after North Korea conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test condemned by Seoul and Washington. ... more		NATO urges Russia to be more 'transparent' on military exercises NATO head Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia on Tuesday for full transparency during snap military exercises in order to avoid potentially catastrophic misunderstandings as the Ukraine crisis stokes tensions. ... more		Japan to earmark $100 bn for Asian infrastructure: report Japan will announce a $100 billion plan to invest in roads, bridges, railways and other building projects in Asia, a report said Tuesday, weeks after China outlined its vision for a new infrastructure development bank in the region. ... more
				Despite US strikes, IS advances in Syria, Iraq The Islamic State jihadist group has made several high-profile advances in recent days, despite a US-led air campaign against the movement in Syria and Iraq. ... more		Iraq forces eye swift Ramadi fightback before IS digs in Iraq's army and allied paramilitary forces massed around Ramadi on Tuesday, looking for swift action to recapture the city from the Islamic State group before it builds up defences. ... more

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Airbus warns of bug that could affect A400M engines Airbus on Tuesday warned of a technical bug potentially affecting the engines of its A400M that was discovered during an internal test after one of the military planes crashed in Spain. ... more		Saudi-led warplanes resume bombing of Yemeni capital Saudi-led warplanes pounded rebel targets in Yemen's capital Tuesday for the first time since the end of a five-day ceasefire, as hopes of a political breakthrough in the conflict fade. ... more		Northrop Grumman moves to boost B-21 Raider output Telus and AST SpaceMobile plan direct-to-phone satellite service across Canada How Can Traffic Camera Footage Help Prove A Car Accident Claim In Rock Hill		Sri Lanka's president marks anniversary of war's end Sri Lanka's new president pledged his support for the military as he marked six years since the end of the civil war on Tuesday, a day after his predecessor accused him of forgetting the country's "war heroes". ... more
				Pentagon: China Launched Mysterious Objects Into Space A recent report released by the Department of Defense warns of China's rapidly growing space program, insisting that many of Beijing's space activities are aimed at countering the space capabilities ... more		Japan dove Murayama urges hawk Abe to follow war apology The architect of a landmark Japanese apology for World War II crimes on Monday urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to follow his lead on the 70th anniversary of the end of hostilities. ... more

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New coastal watch center opens in Philippines A Raytheon designed coastal watch center for maritime security has opened in the Philippines, a "major milestone" in the support provided by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency to the Philippines Maritime Agencies. ... more		Kerry discusses security in Seoul after N. Korea muscle flexing US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed security issues with top South Korean officials on Monday following a new ballistic missile test by North Korea and the reported execution of its defence chief. ... 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		'Euro-drone' project gets lift-off to challenge US A European project to build a military drone by 2025 took wing on Monday as Germany, France and Italy signed a deal to start technical work and end their reliance on US- and Israeli-made models. ... more
Raytheon low-rate production of SDB II bomb looms closer Raytheon's Small Diameter Bomb II is ready to enter low-rate initial production following a Milestone C briefing by the company and the U.S. Air Force. ... more		Navy tests Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System The U.S. Navy has conducted its first full-speed, shipboard catapult shots with the new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System. ... more		Russian Radio-Electronic Forces to Conduct Drills in Armenian Mountains During the three day exercise, participants will undergo a special course on Russian advanced military equipment, its capabilities and operating procedures. Russian military radio-electronic w ... more		Russia says will not sign 'weak' arms trade treaty Russia will not sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that requires governments to ensure their exports will not fuel conflicts, a senior foreign ministry official said Sunday. ... more

	Ukraine vows to show off 'captured Russian soldiers' Ukraine vowed on Monday to show off two Russian soldiers it claimed to have captured while fighting Moscow-backed forces in the separatist east. ... more		UK serviceman alleges safety 'flaws' on nuclear subs A junior British serviceman who published allegations of safety and security lapses around Britain's submarine-based nuclear missile defence system said Monday he would hand himself in and was expecting to be jailed. ... more

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India's Modi tells China to 'reconsider' approach

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India's Modi in Mongolia seeking stronger ties in China's backyard

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