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January 15, 2016

World must do more to curb nuclear terror threat: watchdog
Washington (AFP) Jan 14, 2016
International progress in reducing the threat of nuclear terrorism has slowed in recent years, and the global nuclear security system remains vulnerable, according to a report released Thursday. The Nuclear Threat Initiative, a leading US nonproliferation watchdog, found that even as international security has been rocked by one crisis after another, basic weaknesses persist in securing the world's fissile materials. "The current global nuclear security system has dangerous gaps that prevent it ... read more

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Ground broken on Gray Eagle UAS training facility The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District along with officials and contractors broke ground at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, beginning the construction of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System facility. ... more		Philippines seeks joint patrols with US in South China Sea The Philippines has called for joint patrols with the United States in the disputed South China Sea, where Manila has festering territorial dispute with Beijing, a defence department spokesman said Thursday. ... more		Iran says reactor core removed in key step for deal Iran has removed the core of its Arak heavy water reactor and filled part of it with cement, a crucial step under a soon to be implemented nuclear agreement with world powers. ... more
				Space Protection - A Financial Primer Last week, Space News aired a timely and important article by Mike Gruss on "Satellites in the Crosshairs." We rarely hear details about the highly classified arena of activities known as Space Prot ... more		Aerojet Rocketdyne to mature development of MPS-130 CubeSat propulsion system Aerojet Rocketdyne has entered a public-private partnership with NASA to mature the development of an MPS-130 CubeSat propulsion system using a green propellant, known as AF-M315E. Once fully ... more

Panasonic and Kymeta ship new flat panel antenna to the maritime market Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Kymeta Corporation have announced a landmark agreement that brings innovative, high-performance antenna technology to several unique maritime markets. Under terms ... more		China Plans More Than 20 Space Launches in 2016 China has announced its busy 2016 launch manifest, with more than 20 missions scheduled for this year. The country that conducted 19 successful space flights in 2015, intends to launch its Tiangong ... 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		Chinese Long March 3B to launch Belintersat-1 telco sat for Belarus China will carry out on Friday, Jan. 15 its first orbital mission this year, sending a Belarusian telecommunications satellite into space. The Belintersat-1 spacecraft will be lofted into orbit by a ... more
				Russian Scientists Developing Avatar Robot for Extraterrestrial Exploration Russian scientists from the state-run Android Technics firm are working on an "avatar robot" that will replace humans on dangerous missions, such as during the exploration of the moon or Mars, the h ... more		Taiwan votes for president in battle for identity Taiwan is expected to turn its back on closer ties with China when it votes for a new president Saturday, in an election symbolising the island's battle for identity. ... more

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Syria regime back on the offensive with Russian help Last summer, Syria's regime was on the back foot after a series of military defeats, but in recent weeks it has capitalised on a Russian air campaign to recapture territory. ... more		Raytheon tests new seeker for Tomahawk cruise missiles An active seeker that allows Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to hit moving targets on land and sea has been tested by Raytheon. ... 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		Saab unveils Sea Giraffe 4A AESA naval radar Saab Defense and Security unveiled its latest naval radar system, the Sea Giraffe 4A, at the Surface Navy Association's 2016 National Symposium. ... more
Saab delivering U.S.-made quadcopter drones to Swedish Police Saab is to deliver U.S.-made unmanned Qube quadcopters to the Swedish Police this year, the company reports. ... more		N. Korea nuclear reactor not fully operational: US think tank Recent satellite images suggest the nuclear reactor seen as North Korea's main source of weapons-grade plutonium is still not operating at full capacity, a US think tank said Thursday. ... more		Guantanamo population below 100 as 10 Yemenis sent to Oman Ten Yemeni former inmates from the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay arrived in Oman on Thursday, Muscat's foreign ministry said, as Washington struggles to close the notorious prison. ... more		U.K. increasing counter-terror training aid to Nigeria Britain is sending a military training team to Nigeria as part of the ongoing efforts to train local forces to combat Boko Haram, an indigenous Islamist terror group. ... more

	Turkey shelled IS in Iraq, Syria after Istanbul attack: PM Turkish ground forces pounded Islamic State jihadists in Iraq and Syria after a suicide attack blamed on the group killed 10 German tourists, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday. ... more		MH17 relatives demand release of radar images Relatives of those killed in the MH17 air disaster Wednesday urged Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to launch a global campaign to obtain radar images which may help pinpoint who fired a missile at the plane. ... 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

Iran expects nuclear deal implementation by Sunday: official		S. Korea president urges tough China response to North's test		Philippines to offer eight bases to US forces: official		Hanoi slams 'erroneous statements' on China island flights		NATO orders Saab RBS 70 Bolide missiles
Sotera to perform Information Operations Support for U.S. Army		Qatar says Iraq has duty to help free kidnapped hunters		US House advances tighter sanctions on North Korea		US Navy weighs navigational error after Iran seizes sailors		French military orders more tactical transport helicopters

US-led military campaign focusing on Raqa, Mosul: Pentagon chief

Angola purchases maritime surveillance equipment, vessels

Kuwait MPs approve extra $10 bn for arms

Iran frees US sailors, heading off crisis

Reliance Defence to build new shipyard for Indian submarines

DHS signs research cooperation agreement with root9B

South Korea, Japan Should Host US THAAD Missiles: Cohen

Russia Building a Powerful New Early Warning Radar Network

KVH Introduces FOG-based Inertial Navigation Systems for UAV Applications

General Dynamics MUOS-Manpack radio supports government testing of MUOS network

War zone blasts may alter brain permanently: study

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

Satellite Data Help Australian Ranchers

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