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September 18, 2015

Air Force promises to disclose bomber development costs
National Harbor, Md. (UPI) Sep 16, 2015
The U.S. Air Force promises to disclose development costs for its Long-Range Strike Bomber program, a top official announced Tuesday. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Dr. William LaPlante maintains officials are not trying to hide the cost of development, but would rather wait until more operational phases are completed before disclosing an official amount. "We don't expect anybody just to believe us at face value," LaPlante told reporters at the Air Force Association ... read more

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US warns North Korea against nuclear 'provocation' The United States warned Wednesday that North Korea will face "severe consequences" if it continues with what Washington sees as its provocative decision to restart a nuclear reactor. ... more		U.S. Air Force planning for increased stealth bomber inventory The U.S. Air Force is planning for an overhaul of its B-2 stealth bombers, including lower fuel costs and increased operational capabilities. ... more		Pentagon: F-35 not yet combat ready Pentagon officials are saying results for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter tests aboard the USS Wasp fell short of expectations. ... more
				Raytheon to gather long-lead components for missile interceptor Long-lead items for production of 17 SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile interceptors are to be procured by Raytheon under a U.S. Missile Defense Agency award. ... more		Inside Cold War Oval Office: CIA releases intel briefs On October 30, 1962 President John F. Kennedy received a secret CIA briefing on the first results of his diplomatic dance with Nikita Khrushchev to end the Cuban missile crisis. ... more

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Japan lawmakers scuffle over controversial security bills Japanese lawmakers scuffled Thursday as they tried - and failed - to stop the security bill that could see the military fight abroad for the first time in decades. ... more		Netanyahu to visit White House for 'make up' summit US President Barack Obama will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on November 9 - their first meeting after a deep row over the Iranian nuclear deal. ... more		A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands GMV to deliver new UK launch monitoring algorithms for NSpOC PLD Space lands 180m euro boost to advance global launch services		Youths in military uniform march through Warsaw on Soviet invasion anniversary Around 5,000 Polish youths wearing military uniform and carrying Kalashnikov replicas marched through Warsaw Thursday, pledging to come to their country's aid if necessary amid concern over Russian activity in neighbouring Ukraine. ... more
				Kremlin-backed hackers spying on Europe, Asia, US: cybersecurity firm Russia has been sponsoring systematic cyberespionage in Europe, the US and Asia for seven years, Finnish data security firm F-Secure claimed in a report published on Thursday. ... more		Typhoon successfully fires Meteor missiles BAE Systems has completed guided firing trials of the Meteor beyond-visual-range, air-to-air (BVRAAM) missile by MBDA from a Eurofighter Typhoon. ... more

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SIGAR concerned U.S. may be over-supplying Afghans The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has voiced concern the U.S. military may be purchasing too much equipment for Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. ... more		Royal Navy's upgraded Merlin Mk 2 helos gain full operating capability status Merlin Mk 2 helicopters of Britain's Royal Navy have achieved full operating capability status following their upgrade by Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		Lockheed Martin receives first order for GMLRS alternative warhead Global security manufacturing giant Lockheed Martin received its first contract for its new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary (GMLRS). ... more
Dutch air force chief dissatisfied with U.S. Army helicopter plan The U.S. military's Future Vertical Lift program to develop new battlefield helicopters does not impress the top air force chief in the Netherlands. ... more		Budget troubles may end KC-46 contract As the budget deadline for fiscal year 2016 quickly approaches for U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon reports operations under a continuing resolution may force the Air Force to end its contract with Boeing for the KC-46 tanker. ... more		Seventh A400M transport delivered to RAF Britain's Royal Air Force has received the seventh of 22 A400M transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space, the Ministry of Defense announced. ... more		Yemen rebels claim capture of Saudi troops, show one on TV Shiite Huthi rebels in Yemen claim to have captured several troops from Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition against the insurgents, parading one of the soldiers on television. ... more

	US open to talks with Russia on Syria The White House said Thursday it was open to limited talks with Russia following Moscow's deployment of troops and heavy weapons to war-torn Syria. ... more		British air strikes kill 330 IS fighters: minister British air strikes in Iraq have killed around 330 Islamic State (IS) group fighters since they began in September 2014, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said in a statement on Thursday. ... more

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Chinese American scientists tell of spy case ordeal		UN names Argentine to head Syria chemical weapons probe		Moscow wants talks with US military about Syria ops: Kerry		SpaceX Signs New Commercial Launch Contracts		Russia successfully launches satellite with Proton rocket

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Europe launches satnav orbiters

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Lawmakers slam US strategy in Syria

UN envoy puts brave face on troubled Libya peace talks

Two of 18 kidnapped Turkish workers freed in Iraq

U.S. defense industry pushes Congress for budget deal

US warns against 'provocation' after N. Korea confirms reactor restart

USAFE commander warns of Russia's growing air power

Japan scrambles jets to intercept 'Russian' plane

Japan promises ships to Vietnam amid South China Sea fears

U.S. troops begin training Ukraine's active-duty military

Americans await earful from Pope Francis

Dutch boosts defence spending

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