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September 08, 2015

AF Space Command Scholars program aims to develop space, cyber experts
Peterson AFB CO (AFNS) Sep 08, 2015
The Air Force Space Command Scholars program allows space and cyber operators to study at some of the nation's most prestigious universities. AFSPC Scholars provides funding for one 13SX, space and missile operations; and one 17SX, cyberspace warfare operations officer; or 17DX, network operations officer, to attend top-tier civilian universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford University, University of Southern California and other top schools to earn a maste ... read more

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US Navy to Launch Folding-Fin Ground Attack Rocket on Scientific Mission US Naval Research Laboratory, in cooperation with the University of Washington and NASA, are set to launch folding-fin ground attack rocket from the Norwegian launch facility above the Arctic Circle ... more		Mission team ready for Galileo launch When the next pair of Galileo satellites is boosted into orbit next Friday, a team of mission control experts in Darmstadt, Germany, will spring into action, working around the clock to bring the du ... more		GSAT-6 military satellite put in its orbital slot The Indian space agency on Sunday said it had successfully positioned the country's military communication satellite GSAT-6 in its orbital slot. According to Indian Space Research Organisation ... more
				Apology does not absolve Rainbow Warrior 'murder': captain An apology from a French secret service frogman who helped blow up the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior in 1985 does not absolve him and then president Francois Mitterrand of "cold-blooded murder", the ship's captain said Monday. ... more		Putin orders snap military exercise in central Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered snap checks on troop combat readiness in Russia's central military district, the defence ministry said. ... more

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For these 'cyborgs', keys are so yesterday Punching in security codes to deactivate the alarm at his store became a thing of the past for Jowan Oesterlund when he implanted a chip into his hand about 18 months ago. ... more		Ukraine says NATO head to make first visit NATO head Jens Stoltenberg will make his first visit to Ukraine later this month, Kiev's foreign minister said Monday, as efforts to solve the conflict between pro-Russian rebels and government forces pick up pace. ... 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 convicts, frees American held near N. Korea border: lawyer China has convicted and released a Korean-American Christian aid worker arrested near its border with North Korea after holding him for nine months, his lawyer told AFP Monday. ... more
				Opportunity found in lack of diversity in US tech sector Too many white men and too few women, blacks and Latinos: While fueling debate, the lack of diversity in Silicon Valley is also inspiring startups focused on improving the mix. ... more		Boeing Revamps Production Facility for Starliner Flights Meet the CST-100 Starliner, the newly unveiled name of Boeing's commercial crew transportation spacecraft. It's been designed with a focus on automated flight, reliable operation and frequent flight ... more

Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

New Life for Old Buddy: Russia Tests Renewed Soyuz-MS Spacecraft A new, modified version of Russia's workhorse spacecraft, the Soyuz-TMA-MS (or Soyuz-MS), is undergoing tests in the production facilities of Rocket and Space Corporation Energia; before being final ... more		New Soyuz Carrier Rocket Sent to Vostochny Space Center It will take 38 days for the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket to reach Vostochny space center, according to the head of productions of the Progress rocket-space center. The Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket ... 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		Raytheon producing more dipping sonar systems for Navy The U.S. Navy has ordered airborne anti-submarine warfare sensors from Raytheon under a new $33 million contract. ... more
Britain kills IS fighters in Syria for first time A Royal Air Force (RAF) drone killed a British jihadist in Syria last month who was planning attacks on Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday. ... more		Gulf states send more troops to Yemen: media Gulf Arab monarchies have sent thousands of heavily armed troops to reinforce loyalists in Yemen in the battle against Iran-backed rebels, media reported on Monday. ... more		Iraq defence minister unharmed in sniper attack Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled al-Obaidi escaped unharmed as a sniper fired on his convoy Monday near a town where security forces have been battling jihadists, the ministry said. ... more		France, Britain raise stakes on Islamic State in Syria France said Monday it had begun preparations for air strikes on the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, and Britain said it too was weighing the case for hitting at jihadists in the war-torn country, from which tens of thousands of people have fled to Europe. ... more

	Russia dismisses US concerns over Syria military buildup Moscow on Monday dismissed US concern of a Russian military buildup in Syria, saying its military aid to Bashar al-Assad was nothing out of the ordinary. ... more		Greece mulls denying use of airspace to Russia planes carrying supplies to Syria The United States has asked Greece to ban Russian supply flights to Syria from its airspace, a Greek official said Monday, amid growing US fears that Moscow is increasing its military backing for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ... more

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Pakistan marks 50th anniversary of India war amid tensions		US concern over Russia 'military buildup' in Syria		World's Largest Sub Leaves Port for Arctic Wargames		China must drop 'deceitful rhetoric' on disputed sea: Philippines		Pentagon chief says Iran deal strengthens US military option
Taiwan relaxes law on tech production in China		Premature to talk about Russian military action against IS: Putin		30 years on, French agent apologises for sinking the Rainbow Warrior		Israeli whistle-blower pleads to join Norwegian bride		Iraq puts new F-16s into action against IS jihadists

India announces major pensions overhaul for army veterans

Heavy air raids pound Yemen capital after rebel attack

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After Humvee, US Army to unleash latest beast

Iraq soldier killed in search for Turk abduction suspect

Turkey votes to extend mandate for military action in Syria, Iraq

Australia mulls stripping citizenship for past terror links

Tale of two parades as ordinary Chinese barred from display

China lauds power, proclaims peace at military spectacular

White House clinches support for Iran nuclear deal

Five Chinese naval ships spotted in Bering Sea: Pentagon

Philippines, Vietnam to sign partnership deal by year-end

Tu-160 Heavy Strategic Bomber Undergoes Major Upgrade

USAF Next-Gen Long-Range Bomber Prototypes 'Mature' But Haven't Flown Yet

WB Electronics,Thales to offer UAS to Polish military

Pakistan air strikes kill 31 militants in tribal areas: military

Europe shares credit for Obama's Iran vote victory

Libya's Tripoli authorities to join Geneva peace talks

Netanyahu defends Iran deal fight after Obama secures support

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