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July 01, 2015

America needs Russian rocket engines to fly to space
Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 01, 2015
US space agencies need additional Russian-made RD-180 rocket engines until a domestically produced equivalent is ready for use, the head of US Space Command said June 26. "Without access to the RD-180... we severely limit our assured access [to space], undermine the competition we have worked so diligently to enable and will have traded one monopoly for another in the medium and intermediate vehicle classes," Gen. John Hyten said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, National Defense magazi ... read more

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China Builds Top Secret Midget Submarine Satellite imagery from October 2014 shows what appears to be a new midget submarine at China's Wuchang shipyard. The space snapshots captured by DigitalGlobe show the vessel berthed at the shipyard ... more		Russia to Develop System to Block Satellite Signals, Shut Down Missiles Russian engineers are working on a new signal suppression system that could block cruise missiles and communication of satellites, said Yuri Maevskiy, the Deputy Director of Radio-Electronic Technol ... more		Secret Russian Hypersonic Nuke Glider Can Pierce Any Missile Defense Extremely maneuverable, ultra-fast and elusive, the hypersonic Yu-71 can break through any missile defense system, military experts said. Russia has reportedly carried out four tests already. Russia ... more
				Iran nuclear talk deadline extended to July 7 Iran and six major powers on Tuesday gave themselves until July 7 to clinch a historic nuclear deal as a midnight deadline approached in marathon talks with no breakthrough in sight. ... more		Iran-US talks give foes rare window into another world Iran and US have not had diplomatic ties for more than three decades, yet over the past 20 months they have likely sat down together more often than any other nations on Earth. ... more

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Deal or no deal, Iran president faces headaches at home Iran's president has been pursuing a nuclear agreement for two years but even if a deal is reached Hassan Rouhani and his government will soon face mounting political pressure at home. ... more		China's Beidou navigation system more resistant to jamming China has made breakthroughs in the anti-jamming capability of its Beidou satellite navigation system (BDS), the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily said Thursday. The new technology, develop ... 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		China determined to safeguard its rights over Nansha Islands China is determined and able to continue to safeguard its justified rights and interests of the Nansha Islands by legitimate means, Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday. "On the Nansha Islands ... more
				Sea-based radar market tipped to grow over 10 years A 10-year study of the sea-based radar market indicates it will grow to an estimated $13.037 billion, with production accounting for 61 percent of market value. ... more		US Must Fund Urgent $270Bln Nuclear Weapons Upgrade Plan The United States has to spend $18 billion a year for 15 years to modernize its entire nuclear deterrent force or risk losing it entirely, US Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work told the House of R ... more

More than $1B in new orders for Saab Saab reports it is to build two new submarines for the Swedish Navy and supply short-range air-defense missiles to an unidentified customer. ... more		India's Upgraded Attack Submarine to Re-Enter Service The Indian Navy's INS Sindhukirti to undergo final trials before officially re-entering into service with the Indian Navy next month. Indian Navy's INS Sindhukirti will enter its final full-power tr ... 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		China set to bolster space, polar security China has included security of its activities and assets in outer space, on the international sea bed and in polar regions in a draft national security law, the latest move to improve the legal fram ... more
Russia to Receive Fifth-Generation Nuclear Submarine by 2020 Russia is building a new, fifth-generation nuclear submarine, the Diplomat reported. Admiral Viktor Chirkov, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, said during the Army 2015 international milit ... more		Russian Strategic Sub Groups to 'Be Constantly Updated' Russian nuclear strategic submarine groups in the north of the country and on the far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula will be regularly updated, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief, Adm. Viktor Chirkov said ... more		Cooperation in satellite technology put Belgium, China to forefront Increased collaboration between Belgium and China in the field of satellite technology can put both nations "at the forefront" of delivering vital information globally, according to State Secretary ... more		Saudi strikes hit homes, markets in Yemen: rights group Saudi-led coalition air strikes on a rebel stronghold in Yemen have destroyed houses, markets and a school, killing dozens of people in what could amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. ... more

	Australian Air Force receives first C-27J transport The Royal Australian Air Force has received the first of 10 C-27J Spartan tactical medium-loft transport aircraft from Alenia Aermacchi. ... more		28 dead in Syria government air strikes: monitor At least 28 people were killed Tuesday in Syrian government air strikes on a village in northwestern Idlib province and a suburb of Damascus, a monitor said. ... more

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In Iran, morale fragile as nuclear talks stumble		Needed: A brains-based approach to strategy		Kerry says 'too early' to tell if Iran deal sealed		Cleaning Up Orbital Debris - Not!		KVH Enhances its mini-VSAT Broadband Network with Global MPLS
Iran: Concessions will not bring peace, but aggravate crisis in region		Finland orders anti-tank weapon from Saab		Britain holding competition for cyber-technology for military		Orbital ATK's artillery guidance kit passes milestone test		Australia approves funds for continued C-RAM systems

UN envoy eyes preliminary Libya deal Thursday

IS threat grows as 'caliphate' enters second year

Iraq PM 'retires' army chief of staff: spokesman

Pakistan's anti-terror fight enters new phase despite rights fears

Israel navy seizes ship seeking to break Gaza blockade: army

Ban urges probe of Saudi strikes on UN compound in Yemen

Somali Shebab attack army camp killing several

Deadline in doubt in tense Iran nuclear talks

Iran nuclear talks enter 'critical phase'

Family pleads for American's release on margins of Iran talks

Rousseff puts spy scandal behind her with US visit

China denounces US hacking accusation as 'absurd'

US warship visits Georgia amid Ukraine crisis

Philippines halts repairs on Spratlys airstrip ahead of UN suit

New submarine delivered to U.S. Navy

Pakistan military says 23 militants killed in air strikes

Colombia's ELN rebels claim to down army helicopter

Australian IS fighter 'still alive' after drone strike: report

Iraq forces made 'unauthorised' withdrawal from Ramadi: PM

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