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October 22, 2015

US officers tour Chinese aircraft carrier despite tensions: report
Beijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2015
A US naval delegation toured Beijing's sole aircraft carrier the Liaoning, Chinese media reported Wednesday, as friction increases between the two powers over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Washington has said it may soon sail warships near Beijing's artificial islands in the area, challenging Chinese claims to a region through which as much as one-third of global oil shipments pass. The US has challenged Chinese assertions that the installations are primarily for civilian uses, sayi ... read more

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UN Security Council to discuss Iran missile test The UN Security Council on Wednesday will discuss Iran's recent missile test, at the request of the United States which maintains it violated UN resolutions, diplomats said. ... more		Boeing opens advanced research facility A new research and technology center that will serve as a regional hub for collaborative development efforts has been opened by Boeing in Missouri. ... more		NSA chief looks to win allies at elite tech conference The director of the US National Security Agency on Monday sought allies at an elite technology conference amid lingering distrust about widespread online snooping. ... more
				Iran's supreme leader endorses nuclear deal Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explicitly endorsed a nuclear deal with world powers for the first time Wednesday, but warned his president it contained weaknesses that must be guarded against. ... more		USS Ross intercepts ballistic missile during coalition test The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross successfully intercepted a ballistic missile during a defense exercise in the North Atlantic Ocean. ... more

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German and Israel researchers team up for Global Cybersecurity Center The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel's premier university and leading research institution, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT, the leading institute for applie ... more		Thales to acquire Vormetric, expand cybersecurity business Thales Group has announced plans to acquire California-based data protection company Vormetric for $400 million to expand its cybersecurity operations. ... 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		U.S. Navy accepts delivery of future USS Milwaukee The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the future USS Milwaukee, making it the sixth littoral combat ship to be delivered to the Navy. ... more
				Haze particles hard enough to cause abrasive damage on industrial alloys Rapid economic growth and urbanization in developing countries are accompanied by serious particulate air pollution, i.e. haze. The haze has raised worldwide concerns regarding its impacts on visibi ... more		Companies team for African naval systems Spanish and South African companies are teaming to jointly develop naval systems and vessels for South Africa and other African nations. ... more

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Air Force issues new advanced helmet for F-35 pilots A new pilot helmet with three integrated technologies for improved situational awareness has been issued to a Norwegian F-35 pilot for the first time. ... more		13 dead as Russia strike hits Syria field hospital: monitor At least 13 people including medical staff were killed when Russian warplanes struck a field hospital in northwestern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Wednesday. ... 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		Belarus to buy new Russian Su-30SM fighter jets after 2020 The Belarusian Defense Ministry is planning to replace its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets with Russian-made Su-30SM multi-role fighters after 2020. ... more
Two armed US Predator drones crash in Iraq, Turkey The US Air Force recently lost control of two armed Predator drones in separate incidents in Turkey and Iraq, a US military official said Wednesday. ... more		Two Chinese diplomats shot dead in Philippines: police China's consul general in the Philippines' second biggest city was wounded and two of his staff members were killed on Wednesday during a lunchtime gun attack at a restaurant, police said. ... more		Eurenco to supply MBDA with warhead explosives French explosives company Eurenco is to supply the explosive fillings for an anti-ship missile being developed by MBDA for France and Britain. ... more		Saudi Arabia gets State Dept. OK for $11.25B combat ship deal Saudi Arabia has received U.S. State Department approval for the purchase of four Multi-Mission Combat Ships from the United States. ... more

	Iraqi forces claim found 365 IS bodies in Baiji graves Iraqi forces said Wednesday they found 19 different mass graves containing the bodies of 365 fighters from the Islamic State group in the reconquered town of Baiji. ... more		Libya political process 'will go on': UN envoy UN envoy Bernardino Leon insisted Wednesday that efforts to clinch a political deal to end the turmoil in Libya will carry on although the key parties have rejected his proposals. ... more

AALTO plans Zephyr stratospheric hub in northern Australia and seeks local payload partners

Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal power

UAH lands first DARPA award for biological sciences department

Canada election results threaten F-35 program		Patroller UAV tested in homeland security scenarios		NATO warns Russian action in Syria risks "an incident"		NATO begins largest military exercise in over a decade		The Last Tiangong
ESOA: Satellite Operators sign Crisis Connectivity Charter		RSC Energia patented inflatable space module for ISS		China puts new communication satellite into orbit for HK company		Boeing showcases lightest metal ever		China aims to go deeper into space

Russia builds massive Arctic military base

U.S. Airmen begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

South Korea's fighter jet program being offered European engine

Saft and Boeing renew satellite battery agreement

Mode control for square microresonator lasers suitable for integration

ISRO to Launch 6 Singapore Satellites in December

With this new universal wireless charger, compatibility won't be an issue

Tens of thousands flee new Syria offensives

India, US hold naval exercise with Japan as ties grow

Syria 2015: Spain 1938 or Sarajevo June 1914?

West prepares to end sanctions as Iran deal adopted

Spain, US in new accord on nuclear accident site cleanup

'Drop-and-Forget': Russia Develops Supersonic Smart Bomb

Moscow fury as Swiss jet comes 'dangerously' close to official plane

Air Force sees future in 3D-printed engine parts

Lighter weight pilots banned from F-35 over faulty ejection seat

Britain builds new military logistics center

New capability for HARM missile tests successfully

Ex-general tipped as new Pakistan security chief

Protected and intact forests lost at an alarming rate around the world

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