Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

July 31, 2015

Canada to Buy Israeli Iron Dome Technology
Washington DC (Sputnik) Jul 30, 2015
Canada will acquire radar technology similar to Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System to be delivered as early as 2017 to boost the country's defense capabilities, the Canadian Department of National Defense announced in a statement on Wednesday. "Much like Israel's successful Iron Dome radar technology, the Medium Ranger Radar system will be able to instantly track enemy fire aimed at Canadian Armed Forces personnel and help keep them safe during operations," Canada's Defense Minister Jason Kenney was quoted as saying. ... read more

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China holds anti-terror drill at Xinjiang airport Authorities in the far western Chinese region of Xinjiang held an anti-terror drill on Thursday at its main airport, state media reported, simulating an attack by axe-wielding assailants. ... more		Kurdish party chief dismisses Turkey anti-IS raids as a 'show' The co-leader of Turkey's main Kurdish party on Thursday dismissed air strikes and police raids by Ankara against Islamic State (IS) jihadists as a "show", saying their real target was Kurdish militants. ... 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		N. Korea blames US for stalled nuclear dialogue North Korea said Thursday that stalled dialogue over its nuclear programme was down to aggressive US military exercises and accused Washington of seeking to shift blame onto Pyongyang. ... more
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Pentagon assures it will check Iran's 'malign' influence Top US military officers sought to reassure worried lawmakers Wednesday that US forces would check Iran's "malign" influence in the Middle East should Congress greenlight the nuclear deal with Tehran. ... more		IMF approves $1.24 bn Iraq emergency lifeline The International Monetary Fund approved a $1.24 billion emergency loan for Iraq Thursday, saying the country needs extra support in the face of the Islamic State insurgency and depressed oil prices. ... more		Harris enhancing targeting capabilities Navy aircraft Avionics components for enhanced targeting by F/A-18 E/F fighters and EA-18G electronic attack planes are being provided by Harris Corporation. ... more		U.S. military service buys Israeli radar for testing A tactical surveillance radar for force and border protection applications from RADA Electronic Industries has been bought for testing by the U.S. military. ... more

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Speculation grows of looming N. Korea rocket test		Canada to purchase Iron Dome-like radar systems		Saudis to acquire hundreds of advanced Patriot missiles		Iran's Zarif has 'no concern' about nuclear deal		Pentagon assures it will check Iran's 'malign' influence
France seeks to warm up Iran ties with Rouhani invite		China's PLA launches massive war games in South China Sea		Russian space surveillance system now four times more capable		China denies plans to build military base on Maldives		United Launch Alliance announces propulsion development program

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China tests new carrier rocket

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Turkey's Erdogan, China's Xi meet amid Uighur strains

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Mongolia marks 25 years of democracy in Russian, Chinese shadows

Indonesia jails Uighur over attempt to join militants

Israeli strike on Syrian town kills 5 pro-regime forces: monitor

Turkey pounds PKK, allows US to use base against IS

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NATO eastward expansion would be 'catastrophic': Russian official

Trump the Donald and other musings

NATO vows solidarity with Turkey over Islamic State

China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival

Saudi FM slams 'aggressive' Iran comments

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Hollande to decide on Russia warship deal 'in weeks'

Iran's Zarif has 'no concern' about nuclear deal

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