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October 24, 2015

New Israeli anti-drone counter-measure makes debut
Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel (UPI) Oct 23, 2015
A counter-measure system that detects, identifies and disrupts small drones has been debuted by Israel Aerospace Industries. Drone Guard, displayed at an aeropace exhibition in South Korea this week, combines adapted 3-D radars, electro-optical sensors and dedicated electronic attack jamming systems and comes from IAI subsidiary Elta Systems Ltd. "We have begun demonstrating these novel capabilities to potential customers, in response to this new threat (from small drones)," said Nissim ... read more

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U.K. Defense Secretary: New submarines can't be late U.K. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon called for British lawmakers to support the Royal Navy's submarine programs during a speech on Wednesday. ... more		China's hi-res mapping satellite sends back more visual data The Ziyuan III satellite, China's first high-resolution stereo mapping satellite for civilian use, has sent back visual data covering 69.45 million square km of the globe since it was launched in Ja ... more		US expert questions ban on Russian rocket engine purchases The United States should immediately lift the ban on the purchases of Russian-made rocket engines "for strategic security purposes," according to The Diplomat magazine. In an article published ... more
				Ukraine to receive U.S. radars by mid-November The U.S. will supply Ukraine with long-range counter-battery radar stations by mid-November as the country continues to fight Russian-backed militants. ... more		Pakistan premier urges US to take its side against India Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif urged the United States on Friday to take Pakistan's side in its long-standing dispute with rival nuclear power India or run the risk of escalating conflict. ... more

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China's Xi leaves UK with EU call, Man City trip Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his visit to Britain on Friday with a call for Britain to remain in the European Union and a trip to see the English Premier League leaders Manchester City. ... more		Nearly 450 killed in Russian strikes on Syria Russian air strikes in Syria have killed at least 446 people, more than a third of them civilians, since they began end-September, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Friday. ... 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		Pentagon chief expects more anti-IS raids after captives freed US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday he expected more raids targeting the Islamic State group similar to the mission that freed dozens of captives but left an American commando dead in Iraq. ... more
				U.S. military sales more than $47B in fiscal 2015 International sales of U.S. military equipment and services in fiscal 2015 reached an overall total of $47.085 billion. ... more		U.S. Navy awards Raytheon $159 million for Phalanx production The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon with a $159 million contract to produce and maintain Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems, the company announced on Friday. ... more

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U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian Navy begin exercise Naval forces from both the United States and Canada began a Task Group Exercise off the coast of Southern California, the U.S. Navy announced Friday. ... more		Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual Huge crowds of black-clad Shiite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson. ... 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		Syria army battles to retake Aleppo supply line from IS Syrian troops backed by Russian air strikes battled Islamic State group fighters on Saturday in a bid to restore a key supply line to second city Aleppo, a monitoring group said. ... more
India paves way for women in army combat roles The Indian government gave its nod Saturday for women to fly fighter jets, paving the way for them to assume combat roles for the first time in one of the world's largest militaries. ... more		U.S. Air Force awards $176 million for enhanced Sniper ATPs The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin $176.1 million in contracts for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement production. ... more		Benchmark Electronics to acquire Secure Technology Benchmark Electronics announced it will acquire Secure Communication Systems, Inc. for $230 million. ... more		Avio Aero to develop hybrid propulsion system for UAVs A hybrid electric propulsion system for unmanned aerial vehicles is being developed by Avio Aero in partnership with Finmeccanica - Selex ES of Italy. ... more

	U.S. Air Force long-range radar systems reach full operational capability Upgraded AN/FPS-117 long-range radar systems for the U.S. Air Force were deemed effective and certified, the Air Force announced on Wednesday. ... more		Iran to monitor actions of world powers in nuclear deal: Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani moved Thursday to dispel concerns voiced by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over Iran's landmark nuclear deal, insisting Tehran would carry out its obligations while monitoring the actions of world powers. ... more

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Army orders more counter-fire target radars

Australia banners industry work on F-35

China media laud Xi's British visit

Obama, Pakistan PM set for tricky summit; as air strikes kill 21

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US-Iraqi forces free 70 captives facing IS 'mass execution'

Air strikes hinder Syria aid delivery: Red Cross

US officers tour Chinese aircraft carrier despite tensions: report

UN Security Council to discuss Iran missile test

Boeing opens advanced research facility

NSA chief looks to win allies at elite tech conference

Iran's supreme leader endorses nuclear deal

USS Ross intercepts ballistic missile during coalition test

German and Israel researchers team up for Global Cybersecurity Center

Thales to acquire Vormetric, expand cybersecurity business

U.S. Navy accepts delivery of future USS Milwaukee

Haze particles hard enough to cause abrasive damage on industrial alloys

Companies team for African naval systems

Air Force issues new advanced helmet for F-35 pilots

VW's 'dieselgate' puts spotlight on electric cars in Germany

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