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January 31, 2016

Speculation mounts of imminent N. Korea rocket launch
Washington (AFP) Jan 29, 2016
Speculation mounted Friday that North Korea is preparing a rocket or long-range missile launch to follow its recent nuclear test, with Japan reportedly ordering its military to shoot down any projectile that threatened its territory. With existing UN Security Council resolutions banning North Korea from the use of ballistic missile technology, any launch would be a further slap in the face of the international community which is struggling to find a united response to the January 6 nuclear test. ... read more

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				Boeing, Northrop Grumman conduct missile system flight test Boeing and Northrop Grumman collaborated with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to test improvements for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. ... more		Embattled N. Korea sends top diplomats to Russia, China: reports Facing a US-led push for tough United Nations sanctions over its latest nuclear test, North Korea appeared to be looking for Security Council allies Friday, sending top diplomats to Moscow and possibly Beijing. ... more

Ariane 6 design finalized, set for 2020 launch Airbus Safran Launchers has finalized the architecture for its Ariane 6 launch vehicle, announcing a maiden launch to take place in 2020. ... more		US warship sails by island claimed by China: Pentagon A US warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea Saturday to assert freedom of navigation, drawing a protest from Beijing, officials said. ... 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		Taiwan leader defends disputed island visit after US criticism Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou defended his visit to a disputed island in the South China Sea Thursday despite criticism from the United States and protests from the other claimants as tensions swirl in the region. ... more
				ViaSat tapped to provide tactical terminals for Apache helicopters ViaSat has been contracted to provide 90 Link 16 Small Tactical Terminals for Boeing's lots 5 and 6 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters. ... more		Russian Army rolls out strategic missile systems for drills Ten Russian mobile strategic nuclear missile regiments have been deployed across the country for military exercises. The systems deployed include Topol (NATO reporting name: SS-25 Sickle), Top ... more

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

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

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US to lack full space launch capability beyond 2019 without Russian engine

US Senator McCain to introduce bill to end use of Russian rocket engines

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Denmark orders hundreds of Piranha 5 armored vehicles

Laser Debris Shields

Air Force orders more Predator/Reaper training simulators

Taiwan military drills in face of China tension

N. Korea a 'threat to the world': Kerry

US slams Taiwan's Ma over disputed island visit

Coalition adapts Iraq training to breach IS defences

U.S. drone Gray Eagle to be deployed in South Korea

U.S. Air Force sending F-35A to U.K. air shows

Engility continues DOD classified engineering, intel support

Boeing to train NATO C-17 aircrews

Jordan to purchase Arlan armored vehicles from Kazakhstan

SpaceX Falcon 9 upgrade certified for National Security Space launches

German military overstretched: commissioner

Thales, ASV to jointly develop unmanned surface vehicle technology

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