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January 26, 2016

Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to launch joint brigade in 2017
Warsaw (AFP) Jan 25, 2016
Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine on Monday said a joint brigade of 4,000 troops would be operational next year, as the region maintains a wary eye on Russia and its role in the Ukraine conflict. "The multinational brigade is a sign, symbol and very clear signal to anyone who would want to undermine peace in Europe," Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said in a ministry statement. While Lithuania and Poland are NATO and EU members, Ukraine is not but has been a part of the defence alliance's ... read more

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Navy successfully tests new system for unmanned vehicles A command and control system for all types of unmanned vehicles has been tested recently by the U.S. Navy on a submersible platform. ... more		Russia developing space age fighter jet MiG-41. This superfast interceptor is not yet off the drawing board at the Mikoyan military aircraft design bureau, but the final draft may be ready already within the next couple of years with mass ... more		RAF tests Typhoon fighter enhancements The Royal Air Force has conducted flight trials of enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoons at a facility of BAE Systems in Britain. ... more
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Powerful Pakistan army chief says he will retire on time Pakistan's hugely popular military chief General Raheel Sharif confirmed Monday he will retire at the end of his tenure this year, ending media speculation surrounding his role and opening up arguably the most powerful position in the country. ... more		French, Indian leaders bid to shore up fighter deal The leaders of India and France were looking to shore up a troubled multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal and make a new push on solar energy as they gathered in New Delhi for talks Monday. ... 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		French, Indian leaders bid to shore up fighter deal The leaders of India and France were looking to shore up a troubled multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal and make a new push on solar energy as they gathered in New Delhi for talks Monday. ... more
				Israel to upgrade F-15I Ra'am fleet The Israeli Air Force is planning upgrades for its Boeing F-15I fleet while also moving forward with procuring Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. ... more		Rouhani in Rome as Iran comes in from the cold Iran President Hassan Rouhani flew into Italy on Monday looking to reap the economic and political dividends from the lifting of international sanctions imposed over the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme. ... more

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US piles pressure on Syria opposition to attend talks Syria's leading opposition coalition is to decide Tuesday whether to attend peace talks in Geneva, following a tense meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry, a member told AFP on Monday. ... more		Russia denies report of new military base in north Syria Russia's defence ministry on Monday denied reports that it is building a new military base in Syria, where it has pursued a bombing campaign for the past four months. ... more		IS planning for 'large-scale' attacks on Europe: Europol The Islamic State group has honed the ability to launch global attacks and is set to focus more on Europe following the Paris massacre, the chief of the EU police agency Europol said Monday. ... more		Hollande says threats won't stop France fighting terror President Francois Hollande vowed not to let threats deter France from its fight against terrorism on Monday, the second day of an official visit to India focused on security and trade. ... more

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Rouhani visits Italy, France on first post-sanctions tour

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Xi signs Egypt deals as China looks to boost Mideast clout

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Record number of Reaper drones crashed in 2015

US Army secretary nominee worries about force size

Russian Space Agency discussing possible training of Iranian astronaut

Iran's return to international stage 'now possible': Hollande

US says stands by Iran missile sanctions

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