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January 14, 2016

Iran expects nuclear deal implementation by Sunday: official
Tehran (AFP) Jan 13, 2016
The final implementation of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers is expected by Sunday, the country's deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said, quoted by state media. A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, concluding that Iran had fulfilled its obligations under the agreement, will come out on Friday, broadcaster IRIB cited Araghchi as saying, paving the way for sanctions to end. The IAEA findings would be followed by "reaching the end of the line and the announcement of the imp ... read more

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Latest N. Korea sub missile test a 'catastrophic failure': analysts North Korea's "successful" submarine-launched ballistic missile test last month was, in fact, an explosive failure that was not even launched from a submarine, separate expert analyses concluded Wednesday. ... more		S. Korea president urges tough China response to North's test South Korean troops fired at a suspected North Korean drone that crossed the border Wednesday, as President Park Geun-Hye pushed China to back harsh sanctions on Pyongyang over its latest nuclear test. ... more		Philippines to offer eight bases to US forces: official The Philippines is set to offer the US military use of eight bases, a military spokesman said Wednesday, after the country's supreme court upheld a security agreement with Washington forged in the face of rising tensions with China. ... more
				Hanoi slams 'erroneous statements' on China island flights Hanoi accused Beijing of making "erroneous statements" in the latest round of an escalating diplomatic spat over flights to a disputed reef in the South China Sea. ... more		NATO orders Saab RBS 70 Bolide missiles Saab Defense has received a $12.4 million order from NATO for RBS 70 Bolide missiles with deliveries expected to place between 2016 and 2017. ... more

France signs Aster missile upgrade contract France's defense procurement agency, DGA, has signed a contract with the Eurosam consortium to upgrade the Aster surface-to-air missile. ... more		Germany to lease Israeli Heron TP UAVs The German armed forces have decided to lease the Israeli-made Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle to support its troops during deployment. ... more		Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8 Indian rocket hits snag during launch		Sotera to perform Information Operations Support for U.S. Army Sotera received an $89 million task order from the U.S. Army's Intelligence and Security Command to provide information operations support. ... more
				Qatar says Iraq has duty to help free kidnapped hunters Qatar's foreign minister said Wednesday that Baghdad had a responsibility to help free more than 20 Qataris kidnapped almost a month ago while on a hunting trip to Iraq. ... more		US House advances tighter sanctions on North Korea US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to impose stricter economic sanctions on North Korea, seeking to punish the rebellious Asian nation for its latest test of a nuclear bomb last week. ... more

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US Navy weighs navigational error after Iran seizes sailors US naval officials were on Wednesday investigating navigational error as the possible cause of an international incident that saw Iran briefly detain 10 sailors after they strayed into Iranian waters. ... more		French military orders more tactical transport helicopters The French military is continuing to build its fleet of NH90-TTH helicopters, ordering six additional tactical transport aircraft. ... more		Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? Disaster losses drop in 2025, picture still 'alarming': Munich Re		US-led military campaign focusing on Raqa, Mosul: Pentagon chief Raqa in Syria and the Iraqi city of Mosul are in the US-led coalition's crosshairs as it tries to build on recent successes against the Islamic State group, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Wednesday. ... more
Angola purchases maritime surveillance equipment, vessels Angola will establish maritime surveillance stations and acquire two fast-attack vessels following agreements signed by Angolan President Eduardo dos Santos with Finmeccanica subsidiaries. ... more		Kuwait MPs approve extra $10 bn for arms Kuwait's parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a request by the oil-rich Gulf state's government for $10 billion in additional funds for military spending during the next 10 years. ... more		Iran frees US sailors, heading off crisis Iran moved Wednesday to head off a potential crisis days before the expected implementation of its nuclear deal with world powers by releasing 10 US Navy soldiers it had detained in the Gulf. ... more		Reliance Defence to build new shipyard for Indian submarines Reliance Defence announced it will build a dedicated shipyard for the Indian Navy's construction of six nuclear-powered attack submarines. ... more

	DHS signs research cooperation agreement with root9B The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a research and development agreement with root9B to collaborate on cybersecurity solutions. ... more		War zone blasts may alter brain permanently: study US military members who are exposed to repeated blasts in a war zone may suffer permanent damage in parts of the brain that lend emotional stability, said a study Wednesday. ... more

Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill as emissions soar in 2025

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

US spy chief's personal accounts hacked		Iran to sell heavy water to US under nuclear deal		Israel gets fifth German submarine		Taiwan-China ties at crossroads as vote looms		Philippines welcomes more US forces to counter China
N. Korea says test no threat, then threatens to wipe out US		Germany to buy Israeli drones which can be weaponised: minister		Work underway on F-35 for Israel		UN Syria envoy to meet Security Council powers		Israeli maritime intelligence system for Southeast Asia

Lockheed Martin's HIMARS achieves 1 million operational hours

General Dynamics receives U.S. Navy electronic warfare contract

Saab to provide more equipment for U.S. Army combat vehicles

Indian Army likely to get K9 Vajra-T howitzers

Terror attack strikes fear in Istanbul tourists

Two Iraqi journalists shot dead, intel officer wounded

Suu Kyi vows to lead Myanmar peace efforts

Beijing asserts right to flights to South China Sea

Aegis Combat System upgrade gets Navy approval

US bomber flies over S. Korea as show of force against North

Rouhani promises 'year of prosperity' for Iranians

S. Korea, US mull further strategic deployment after North test

Serbia requests missile defense systems from Russia

Russia Testing New Generation Missile Warning Satellite

Cavalier AFS significant link to missile warning/space defense

China plans 20 launches in 2016

Vietnam army probes mysterious 'space balls'

SpaceX will try to land its reusable rocket on an ocean dock

Raytheon SeaRAM intercepts target with new missile variant

Satellites find sustainable energy in cities

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