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September 25, 2015

The Urgency of Modernizing Satellite Control Infrastructure
McLean VA (SPX) Sep 25, 2015
The satellite infrastructure that the DoD relies on for operational awareness is inefficient and is badly in need of modernization. The status quo isn't acceptable, and changes must begin now. Those aren't my words, although I agree with them strongly. It's the message contained in a memorandum dated July 29th sent by General John Hyten, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Space Command, to senior subordinates. As reported in this recent story from Space News, emerging threats from other powers and bu ... read more

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Government Needs for Convergence, Disaggregation Will Require Commercial Support Convergence on the ground. Disaggregation in space. They are more than just buzzwords in Air Force Space Command, and both concepts - considered key in the future satellite communications networks o ... more		Japan to launch defense procurement agency Japan's Ministry of Defense will use its new constitutional powers to set up an agency to manage international trade of weapons and military equipment. ... more		Ukraine's pro-Russia rebels stage rare tank exercises Ukraine's pro-Moscow insurgents showed off their military prowess on Thursday by launching exercises involving heavy tanks that Kiev claims they had covertly received from Russia. ... more
				Russia announces naval drills in 'east Mediterranean' Russia's defence ministry on Thursday said it will hold naval drills in the "east Mediterranean" in September and October, as the West frets over a military buildup by Moscow in Syria. ... more		China's Xi heads to Washington for likely tough talks with Obama Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington Thursday for summit talks with Barack Obama having made clear that few compromises are in store on hot-button issues like cyber theft and the South China Sea. ... more

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S. Korea, US defense officials warn N. Korea against missile test South Korea and the United States on Thursday warned Pyongyang against a potential missile test that they said would be a violation of UN resolutions as the two countries wrapped up annual high-level defence talks. ... more		US poised to unveil next super bomber The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines. ... more		NASA and DOE plan fission power plant on Moon by 2030 Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8		New J-11D a Thorn in Pentagon's Side "Are short-range American tactical fighters relevant in the Pacific theatre?" US defense expert Dave Majumdar asks, adding that F-22 Raptors and F-35 Joint Strike Fighters could be outperformed by t ... more
				Yazidis urge ICC to open probe into IS atrocities Iraq's Yazidi minority - the target of brutal attacks by the Islamic State group - on Thursday urged the International Criminal Court to investigate the militants for genocide and sexual slavery. ... more		Syria drone strike prompts legal challenge against UK govt Britain's government is facing a legal challenge Thursday over its use of a drone to kill two British Islamic State (IS) group jihadists in Syria, even though it is not part of military action there. ... more

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Reports: Russia to sell Mistral helicopters to Egypt Russia has reportedly agreed to sell 50 helicopters to Egypt for the Mistral ships France initially intended to sell Russia. ... more		Northrop Grumman taps Kitron AS for F-35 avionic system components Northrop Grumman has expanded its supply chain for F-35 avionics components with a long-term agreement with Kitron AS of Norway. ... more		Chinese J-31 jet designs raise concerns over cybersecurity U.S. cybersecurity experts are raising red flags as a leaked document with specs for China's new J-31 fighter jet made its way across Chinese blogs, bearing a striking resemblance to the U.S.-made F-35 Joint Strike fighter. ... more		First fuselage completed for Bell's V-280 The first fuselage for Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor vertical lift aircraft has been completed by Spirit AeroSystems. ... more

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After warm White House welcome, Pope heads to Congress		Israel defends soldiers as questions swirl over Palestinian's death		Colombian leader vows peace with FARC within six months		Russia vows to counter reported U.S. nukes in Germany		US, S. Korea allies discuss N. Korea nuclear, missile threat
Russia's Northern Fleet Wraps Up Large-Scale Arctic Drills		Puma unmanned craft tested on USS Gonzalez		U.S. Navy tests upgraded missile		Xi urges less 'suspicion' in US-China ties		U.S. A-10 jets arrive in Estonia to deter Russian aggression

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Moscow to Launch Telecom Satellites on Rokot Carrier Rocket

China's new carrier rocket succeeds in 1st trip

US says 5.6 mn fingerprints stolen in breach

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Australia and Norway sign agreement for JSM development

Taiwan anger after China introduces new entry card

Rival Libya government urges peace talks freeze

France's Hollande calls for new Syria peace conference

Egypt military winds down Sinai campaign against IS

U.S. and China compete for hacking personnel

President Poroshenko calls for Ukraine to join NATO

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