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October 19, 2015

Report: Leaked documents reveal expensive drone program
Washington (UPI) Oct 15, 2015
Leaked classified government documents reveal the U.S. military's heavy reliance on predator drones may be a costly threat to civilians and cause other problems. The documents were released by The Intercept, and challenge President Obama's statements on the progress of counter-terrorism maneuvers and other military operations around the world. The publication comes as the Obama Administration announced 5,500 U.S. troops would remain in Afghanistan until 2017 as threats to Afghan Security Forces ... read more

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US downplays civilian drone deaths, secret files show President Barack Obama's administration has underrepresented the true number of civilians killed in drone strikes, a news site said in citing a cache of secret files it published. ... more		Battelle announces drone disruption system A point-and-shoot device to disrupt drones in flight has been developed by Battelle. ... more		Northrop Grumman building UAV research site in North Dakota Ground has been broken on a 36,000-square foot facility for Northrop Grumman's efforts in unmanned aerial vehicle technologies. ... more
				U.S. allies order Raven unmanned aerial vehicles AeroVironment Inc., a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, is supplying its hand-launched RQ-11B Raven system to seven allied countries. ... more		Granite Tactical Vehicles develops ultra-light system Granite Tactical Vehicles announced it is developing a new Tactical Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle that can be transported inside CH-47 and V-22 aircraft on Thursday. ... more

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Colombia receives Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-78 radar The Colombian Air Force has received Northrop Grumman's new AN/TPS-78 3-D radar, following two flights from the United States to deliver the product. ... more		Army obtaining rocket guidance kits The U.S. Army has obtained APKWS rockets for use in Iraq and Afghanistan from the Navy and is negotiating with BAE Systems for more. ... 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		Lockheed Martin develops laser weapon turret for aircraft Lockheed Martin is developing a laser weapon turret for aircraft that will allow the weapon to be fired in any direction. ... more
				USAF obtaining new missile counter-measure for aircraft A low-rate initial production contract has been issued to Orbiital ATK by the U.S. Air Force for a pyrotechnic missile counter-measure system for aircraft. ... more		General Dynamics upgrades surveillance system for U.S. border General Dynamics announced it successfully completed tests for its upgraded Remote Video Surveillance System for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ... more

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Hill Air Force Base welcomes F-35 Air Force officials joined Airmen stationed at the Hill Air Force Base in Utah in welcoming the F-35 Lightning II during a ceremony on Wednesday. ... more		German army reveals new fault in problem-plagued Eurofighter Germany's army on Wednesday confirmed yet another problem with Eurofighter combat planes, a day after it said it was suspending deliveries of the aircraft over a technical flaw. ... more		Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Warming trend to intensify crop droughts across Europe and beyond		First modernized Helibras Pantera helicopter takes flight in Brazil The modernized HM-1 Pantera, a variant of the Eurocopter Panther built by Airbus Helicopters' Brazilian subsidiary, Helibras, took flight in Brazil for the first time. ... more
BAE Systems, ASV demo unmanned boat technology Technology that allows naval personnel to perform high-speed reconnaissance and remote surveillance using unmanned vessels has been demonstrated by BAE Systems. ... more		USAF orders more JASSM cruise missiles for $305 million The U.S. Air Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for continued production of standard Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and its Extended Range variant. ... more		Beijing tries to soothe South China Sea jitters Beijing sought to soothe tensions over its South China Sea claims Saturday, saying it will avoid the use of force in the region as the US ponders sending warships close to territory claimed by the Asian giant. ... more		Beijing holds defence forum as South China Sea festers China gathered defence officials and experts from across the Asia-Pacific in Beijing Friday for a three-day security forum intended to boost the Asian giant's influence on the global stage. ... more

	Obama, Park ready to 'engage' North Korea US President Barack Obama and his South Korean counterpart stressed their readiness to "engage" nuclear-armed North Korea Friday, albeit with conditions. ... more		NATO and Czech Republic to bolster cyberdefense Officials from NATO and the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to improve cooperation and assistance on cyberdefense. ... more

Scientists uncover new quantum state that could power future technologies

Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries

Pendulum device taps power from ocean currents

U.S. Navy to join India and Japan in Malabar 2015		Iran rejects criticism of its missile test		EU to announce end of Iran sanctions on Sunday: sources		Iran broadcasts footage of underground missile base		UN atomic watchdog says Iran probe completed
Nuclear deal 'opening' for Mideast diplomacy: Steinmeier		Cathay suspends flights over Iran after missile warning		US steps up intelligence aid to fight against Boko Haram		Iraqi forces in huge anti-jihadist push in Baiji		US troop extension hands Afghanistan a lifeline - for now

Yemen loyalists 'mistakenly killed' in coalition air raid

Syria army, allies advance near Aleppo with Russian cover

L-3 Communications takes over ForceX Inc.

NATO and allied pilots complete Tactical Leadership Program

IS pays recruiters $10,000 per person: UN

NASSCO begins construction of second Expeditionary Base Mobile ship

Beijing warns against US South China Sea move

Japan, China must move on from 'excessive focus' on past: Abe

Chinese admiral in Iran calls for closer defence ties

Russia, US nearing deal on crowded Syria skies

Russian Rocket Engine Delivery to China May Be Agreed by December

SMC Stands Up New Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate

Advanced Airborne Networking Capabilities Sought for Hostile Environments

China orders academics to push Communist doctrine online

Britain's Charles to skip banquet with Chinese president

Montenegro PM optimistic over bid to join NATO this year

CubeSat Launchers Expected to Open Research Opportunities for All

Ascent Trajectories and the Gravity Turn

Iridium Certus delivers latest Broadband developer kits to manufacturers

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

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