Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

July 18, 2015

Russia Puts Eight ICBMs Into Service
Moscow, Russia (Sputnik) Jul 17, 2015
Eight intercontinental ballistic missiles have been put into service in Russia's Strategic Missile Forces in the second quarter of 2015, the country's Deputy Minister of Defense Yuriy Borisov said Thursday. Russian Strategic Missile Forces have also received seven mobile launchers, Borisov said. He added that Russia would carry out six space launches for military purposes by end of the year. According to the deputy minister, the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces carried out two launches ... read more

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Four Marines killed in US military shootings, gunman dead Four Marines were killed Thursday in twin shootings at US military centers in the southern state of Tennessee, officials said, opening a probe into what they said was a possible act of "domestic terrorism." ... more		US to entice drone pilots with $15,000 bonus The United States will offer a $15,000 annual bonus for drone pilots, the Air Force said - part of a drive to address what it admitted was a "critical shortage" of manpower. ... more		Boeing to collaborate with TASL in aerospace and defense Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. of India are to collaborate on aerospace and defense manufacturing and opportunities in integrated systems development. ... more
				Beijing lambasts Manila for South China Sea ship repair Beijing has hit out at Manila for repairing a crumbling ship serving as its outpost in the disputed South China Sea, branding the Philippines as a "hypocritical troublemaker and rule breaker". ... more		UK sends new spy plane to 'Battle of Britain' against IS Britain will send another spy plane to fly over Iraq and Syria in what Defence Secretary Michael Fallon called a "new Battle of Britain" Thursday, as it edges towards joining US-led air strikes in Syria. ... more

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Britain's Hammond reassures Israel over 'robust' Iran deal British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Thursday sought to reassure Israel over a nuclear deal between major powers and Iran, saying "robust measures" were in place to ensure its success. ... more		Nuclear deal critics wooed, Iran leader urges caution Washington and London sought Thursday to ease concerns over the Iran nuclear accord as the country's supreme leader warned that major powers are not to be trusted over its implementation. ... 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		Obama takes on opponents of Iran nuclear deal President Barack Obama on Wednesday confronted critics of the nuclear deal reached with Iran, saying they were at odds with "99 percent" of the world and had failed to offer any real alternative. ... more
				Philippines to re-open former US base amid China sea row The Philippines said Thursday it would re-open a former US naval base that was closed more than 20 years ago, stationing its own military hardware at the facility that faces the flashpoint South China Sea. ... more		Kerry to launch Gulf charm offensive to sell Iran deal US Secretary of State John Kerry will head to the Gulf in August seeking to allay fears over the Iran nuclear deal, as Saudi Arabia Thursday warned Tehran against any further "mischief" in the region. ... more

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Japan lawmakers pass security bills despite public anger Controversial security bills that opponents say will undermine 70 years of pacifism and could see Japanese troops fighting abroad for the first time since World War II passed through the powerful lower house of parliament Thursday. ... more		Iranians prepare for life after sanctions For book lovers at a recent exhibition in Tehran the "Buy Direct From Amazon" poster summed up their plight: if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. ... 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		Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador Thursday after a "spy drone" was shot down in disputed Kashmir, as officials said five people were killed in cross-border shelling between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
Iran president must take risks to capitalise on deal President Hassan Rouhani has emerged a winner from the Iran nuclear deal but if he is to cement his moderate reputation he must confront long-sidelined domestic political challenges, analysts said. ... more		China says foreigners held over 'terrorist' materials A Chinese official said on Thursday that a group of foreigners had been detained for distributing "terrorist" materials after a South African charity said nine were being held. ... more		France foils 'terror' attack on military Three young men, including a former naval signalman, were being held Thursday by France's intelligence services, accused of plotting to kidnap and decapitate a member of the armed forces at a military base. ... more		Airbus DS enhances Eurofighter Typhoon Flight testing of aerodynamics upgrades to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Typhoon fighter have been conducted by Airbus Defense and Space. ... more

	IS claims missile attack on Egypt navy boat The Islamic State jihadist group said it carried out a missile attack on an Egyptian navy vessel off North Sinai on Thursday, the first such incident in a two-year insurgency. ... more		China warns Japan against 'crippling regional peace' China on Thursday urged Tokyo to avoid "crippling regional peace and security", after the lower house of Japan's parliament passed bills that could see Japanese troops fight abroad for the first time since World War II. ... more

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Pakistan says it has shot down an Indian spy drone		Europe's Eighth NATO Radar Operational in Hungary		Hacking forum Darkode dismantled in multi-nation operation		Israel jails Palestinian engineer over Hamas rocket design		30 launches planned in next three fiscals: ISRO chief

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Iran deal will not erase 'profound differences': Obama

US returns Iraqi artefacts recovered in Syria raid

Obama calls Putin to discuss Iran deal: White House

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South Korea asks for new F-16 upgrade deal

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Iraq says Iran deal sign of 'common will' to defeat IS

Iran's long-term nuclear ambitions survive deal

In 'Tehrangeles' hopes and fears over nuke deal

Iran says nuclear deal ends 'manufactured crisis'

Clinton: Iran will never get nuclear weapon if I'm president

Japan's top security envoy to visit China

India clears $4.74 billion defence purchase

Chaos in Japan parliament as defence bill sparks uproar

Successful flight tests for Lockheed Martin missile

Iran nuclear deal faces fresh challenges in US

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