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June 09, 2015

AF Secretary Describes Space Flight Milestones, Challenges
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 08, 2015
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James yesterday outlined the Air Force's contributions to human space flight advancement and discussed projected milestones and investments in space. James delivered the keynote address at the Center for American Progress at an event marking the 50th anniversary of Air Force Maj. Ed White leaving his Gemini 4 spacecraft to become the first American to walk in space. "Space-based capabilities and effects are vital today to U.S. warfighting, homeland security and, ind ... read more

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Ottawa to Help Kiev Launch Surveillance Satellite Ukraine has reached an agreement with Canada to jointly launch a Ukrainian surveillance satellite, the country's Ukroboronprom state defense conglomerate said Monday. The agreement was reached ... more		Russia Puts Military-Purpose Satellite Into Orbit A spokesman for Russia's Aerospace Defense Forces says that a Russian military satellite has reached its designated orbit and established stable contact with ground control services. A Russian ... more		Kremlin Focuses on Alleged US Plans to Aim Missiles at Russia's Nukes Moscow is paying much attention to US press reports about Washington's possible deployment of nuclear missiles that can threaten Russia's nuclear potential. Mocow has directed much of its atte ... more
				Military Marvel: China Ready to Test Asia's Largest Warship New satellite data reveals that China is getting ready to test Asia's largest surface warship. It will be tested at a landlocked test rig in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China. The ... more		US Defense Contractor Raytheon Launches State-of-the-Art SM-3 Missile The first live-fire test of Raytheon's new Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missile has been announced by US and Japanese officials; the multi-billion-dollar project is currently being jointly de ... more

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Nuclear Decommissioning And Used Fuel Market 2015

Syria seeks UN help with nuclear material War-torn Syria has asked the UN atomic watchdog for help in converting a nuclear facility and shipping abroad potentially dangerous nuclear material, the head of the watchdog said Monday. ... more		Choo, Choo! Russia Reviving Elusive 'Nuke Trains' With 30 Yars ICBMs Russia finalized the project of a new Combat Railway Missile Complex (BZhRK) that will multiply its nuclear potential and counter the US Conventional Prompt Global Strike, RG.ru reported. The ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic age		US missile deployment in Europe may lead to Russia's exit from INF Russia is fully complying with commitments made under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and does not want to withdraw from it, Viktor Ozerov, the Chairman of the Federation Council ... more
				G7 leaders to stand firm on security threats, Ukraine Pressing security threats from jihadist groups across the world and "Russian aggression" in Ukraine dominated world leaders' talks Monday at the second day of the G7 summit in Germany. ... more		Angara to launch first manned rocket from Vostochny in 2023 The first launch of a new manned spacecraft on an Angara heavy rocket carrier from Russia's Vostochny Space Center is scheduled for 2023, the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos said Friday. ... more

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VSE wins places on Army TACOM contracts VSE Corporation reports it is eligible to compete for a variety of task orders issued by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command. ... more		BAE Systems starts work on Royal Navy boat BAE Systems began construction in Scotland on Monday of the second offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Navy. ... more		Iraq's Mosul bides its time, 12 months under IS rule When the Iraqi government lost Ramadi last month, Abu Yasser's heart sank: the prospect of his own city, Mosul, shaking off jihadist rule had just faded farther into the distance. ... more		'Stalkers': Tracking IS's female cheerleaders online In a nondescript office in central London, researcher Melanie Smith stares at her laptop, scrolling down the Twitter feed of a 17-year-old British girl who ran away to join Islamic State militants. ... more

	U.S. orders components for 94 F-35s The U.S. Department of Defense is awarding Lockheed Martin a $920.3 million advance acquisition contract for long lead time items for F-35 fighters. ... more		Spain to decide on lifting A400M flight suspension next week Spain could decide to resume A400M plane flights after a meeting with Airbus officials on Monday to discuss the causes of a deadly crash of one of the planes last month, Defence Minister Pedro Morenes said in an interview published Saturday. ... more

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Merkel, Obama: Russia sanctions to stay until Ukraine truce implemented		Obama heads for G7 summit focused on Ukraine		Philippines welcomes Japan security role; As G7 looks at issue		US space firm supports need to ease Russian rocket engines ban		US Ban on Russian Rocket Engines Displeases Both Sides
US Navy accepts third LMC-Built MUOS comsat		Lockheed completesc assembly of next-gen weather satellite for NOAA		Russia successfully launches military satellite		Airbus developing reusable space rocket launcher		Israel hits Gaza, closes crossings after rocket attack

A year after IS assault, Iraq still on the brink

US drone strike kills seven militants in NW Pakistan

US Treasury chief defends Iran nuclear deal

Yemen rebels fire Scud in new threat to peace talks

US general dismisses doubts about air war against IS

IMF plans $833 mn in emergency aid to Iraq

45 dead in Saudi-led raids on Yemen capital

Iraq forces advance in strategic northern town: officers

Egypt seeks U.S. gear to help secure border with Libya

Google puts India PM in criminal search line-up

Myanmar frees dozens more child soldiers from army

N. Korea nuclear test unlikely until fall: US think-tank

No trust in Iran nuclear talks: top negotiator

US says data on four million government staff hacked

Military Sensor Optics For UAVs

Russia can build Mistral-like nuclear ship equipped with air defense

US Air Force Develops Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon

SMC awards combined orbital ops logistics sustainment contract

Pakistan denies Saudi nuclear sale

Breakthroughs in providing 'sensory feedback' from artificial limbs

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