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December 01, 2015

Satellite Spectrum Is Central To Future Vision For Global Connectivity
Geneva, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 01, 2015
The world's governments resoundingly affirmed a clear vision for the importance of many vital and irreplaceable services provided today over satellite. They also agreed on a clear framework for future access to satellite spectrum for innovative satellite communications. This was accomplished by agreeing to preserve and create new additional valuable spectrum for fixed and mobile solutions used to support a multitude of video, television and data services, to expand Internet access, and to bridge t ... read more

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China Communist Party reshuffles military, extends control

US approves drone sale to Japan

Russia's nuclear weapon arsenal surpasses US

U.S. Navy's USNS Maury completes acceptance trials

General Dynamics receives sub contract modification

Philippine Air Force receiving South Korean FA-50 jets

Saab to modernize Sweden's RBS 97 Hawk missile system

Polish call to scrap NATO-Russia deal 'extraordinarily dangerous': Moscow

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UN nuclear watchdog to report on Iran probe next week

Germany offers France recon jets, frigate for IS fight

Surge in French police, army sign-ups after Paris attacks

BAE Systems touts after-market products, services for F-15s

Cameron makes case for Britain to join Syria air strikes

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