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January 19, 2016

Inside North Korea's secret UAV program
Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 19, 2016
North Korea has been honing its drone system for over 25 years, developing advanced drones believed to be capable of both airstrikes and deep infiltration. Here's how they did it. North Korea's latest drone incursion into South Korean airspace over the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) again shed light on the country's extensive drone program, which could create a new wildcard in the two sides' 52-year standoff. Drone incursions from the North have created doubts as to whether South Korea can defend ... read more

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Polish leader presses NATO on permanent presence Polish President Andrzej Duda pressed NATO on Monday to establish "as permanent as possible" a presence in eastern Europe to counter a growing threat from Russia after its intervention in Ukraine. ... more		Philippines plans flight-tracking system in disputed sea The Philippines said Monday it would install a civilian flight-tracking system in the disputed South China Sea after China landed several aircraft on one of its man-made islands in the potential flashpoint region. ... more		Iran denounces new US sanctions on missile programme Iran denounced new US sanctions on its missile programme on Monday but pushed ahead with international cooperation after its historic nuclear deal. ... more
				Air Force awards two rocket propulsion system prototype OTAs The Space and Missile Systems Center has awarded the first two Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for shared public-private investments in Rocket Propulsion System (RPS) prototypes to SpaceX for de ... more		Building a robust commercial market in low earth orbit NASA is on a Journey to Mars and a new consensus is emerging around our plan, vision and timetable for sending American astronauts to the Red Planet in the 2030s. Our strategy calls for working with ... more

SMC releases RFP for GPS III Space Vehicles The Space and Missile Systems Center released a solicitation Jan. 8, seeking proposals for the Global Positioning System's GPS III Space Vehicles 11+ Phase 1 Production Readiness Feasibility Assessm ... more		Northrop Grumman to orovide LN-200S for Lockheed Martin's satellite bus Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin Corporation to supply its LN-200S fiber-optic Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for the LM 300 satellite bus. The LN-200S is a small, ... 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		China shoots for first landing on far side of the moon China will launch a mission to land on the far side of the moon in two years' time, state media reported, in what will be a first for humanity. ... more
				Russia developing futuristic methane-powered rocket propulsion Russian federal agency Roscosmos plans to develop a natural-gas-powered rocket engine. The federal space exploration program for 2016-2025 guarantees funding for the project. According to news ... more		Trimble to provide GPS survey systems for U.S. Marines The U.S. Navy selected Trimble to supply its GPS Survey systems to the U.S. Marines to be used for topographic missions. ... more

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France vows 'vigilance' with Iran on nuclear deal World powers will remain "very vigilant" to ensure Tehran commits to a nuclear deal that has seen the West lift sanctions on Iran, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Monday. ... more		US and Iraq search for Americans kidnapped in Baghdad Search operations were underway Monday for three Americans kidnapped from a "suspicious apartment" in Baghdad, in a rare abduction of Western nationals in the Iraqi capital. ... 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		Lithuania uses Airbus helicopters for 24/7 SAR missions Lithuania's Ministry of Defense on Friday marked the entry into service of three Airbus AS365 N3 helicopters for around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations. ... more
CPI Aero wing components for Japan's E-2D aircraft CPI Aerostructures is supplying wing components for Japan's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft through a contract issued by Northrop Grumman. ... more		U.S. Army proceeds with Chinook Block II upgrade program The U.S. Army's acquisition executive has cleared the planned Chinook Block II upgrade program. ... more		B-52 bombers get new weapons capability U.S. B-52 bombers now have a new weapons capability through the use of upgraded internal weapons bay launchers from Boeing. ... more		US Air Force shelves Warthog plane retirement amid IS fight: media The US Air Force will delay retiring the A-10 - a stalwart attack aircraft beloved by ground troops - because of the ongoing fight against the Islamic State group, a military news site reported Wednesday. ... more

	Four-nation meeting in Kabul seeks to revive Taliban talks A second round of four-country talks aimed at reviving peace negotiations with the Taliban was held in Kabul Monday, even as the insurgents wage an unprecedented winter campaign of violence across Afghanistan. ... more		US imposes sanctions linked to Iran's ballistic missile program The United States on Sunday announced new sanctions linked to Iran's ballistic missile program, just a day after sanctions targeting its nuclear program were lifted. ... 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

After nuke deal and prisoner swap, where next for US-Iran ties?		US and Iraq search for Americans kidnapped in Baghdad		US, allies press China to back strong resolution over N Korea nuclear test		Nuclear watchdog chief in Iran for talks after deal		China's Xi to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran
Russia has begun 'humanitarian operations' in Syria: defence ministry		Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen warns China after landslide victory		Eight more civilians killed in 2015 anti-IS strikes: US		Raytheon Excalibur N5 fired from 5-inch naval gun during test		Pakistan court acquits Musharraf of rebel leader's killing

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NATO awards Latvian construction contracts

L-3 to upgrade, repair U.S. Navy photonics masts

US vows it 'won't rest' until Iran frees ex-FBI agent

Keel laying ceremony for Littoral Combat Ship

Flextronics exits bid for Israel Military Industries

Lockheed Martin to perform F-35A fuel tank modification

UN chief unveils plan to counter violent extremism

Four-nation meeting in Kabul seeks to revive Taliban talks

World must do more to curb nuclear terror threat: watchdog

Ground broken on Gray Eagle UAS training facility

Philippines seeks joint patrols with US in South China Sea

Iran says reactor core removed in key step for deal

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Single molecule detection of contaminants, explosives or diseases

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