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February 03, 2016

N. Korea confirms imminent satellite launch
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2016
North Korea confirmed Tuesday it was planning an imminent space rocket launch - a move the US immediately condemned as "another egregious violation" of UN resolutions following Pyongyang's nuclear test last month. The North sent formal notifications to three UN agencies, including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), of its intention to launch an earth observation satellite between February 8-25. The United States, which has been spearheading a diplomatic drive for harsher, more effec ... read more

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Xi consolidates military control: Chinese media The official reorganization of China's military will enhance both its ability to win wars and the Communist Party's control over it, state-run media said Tuesday. ... more		Chinese envoy in N. Korea amid sanctions push China's top envoy on the North Korean nuclear issue arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday, amid a US-led international effort to sanction the North over its recent nuclear test. ... more		Two US generals in favor of the draft for women American women should be required to register for the draft, two top military officials said Tuesday, following the Pentagon's decision to open all jobs including elite commando positions to females. ... more
				Thales helicopter simulator receives Level D qualification in Norway The Thales Reality H Full Sight Simulator has received Level D qualification for the Norway Training Center. ... more		Syria regime advances on besieged Aleppo villages Syrian regime forces edged closer to breaking a long-running rebel siege on two government-held Shiite villages in Aleppo province on Tuesday, backed by heavy Russian air strikes. ... more

BAE to support construction of second Thai patrol vessel BAE Systems to assist Bangkok Dock in the construction of its second 90-meter Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Royal Thai Navy. ... more		Pope reaches out to China with New Year praise Pope Francis hailed China's "great history of wisdom" on Tuesday, holding out the prospect of reconciliation with Beijing sought by some Chinese Catholics but feared by many others. ... 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		Raytheon developing radar upgrade for Patriot system The main radar array of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense system is being upgraded by Raytheon for enhanced 360-degree coverage capability. ... more
				Syria peace talks in trouble after intense Russian strikes The latest push to end Syria's tangled conflict was in fresh disarray Tuesday as the government denied formal talks had begun and the opposition cancelled a meeting with the UN envoy following intense Russian air strikes. ... more		Israel begins testing Trophy system on Namer troop carriers Israeli defense officials began operational testing of their Namer heavy troop carrier, equipping it with their homemade Trophy Active Protection System. ... more

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U.S. Navy begins testing on mobile meteorological system The U.S. Navy began acceptance testing of the next-generation Meteorological Mobile Facility. ... more		MD Helicopters supplying attack aircraft to Malaysia MD Helicopters has won a contract to supply six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia's Army beginning late this year. ... 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		11th Littoral Combat Ship launched for U.S. Navy An 11th Littoral Combat Ship for the U.S. Navy took to water this weekend in Wisconsin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard. ... more
Kerry urges Syria rebels to negotiate despite Russia bombings US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Syrian opposition negotiators to remain in peace talks despite the fact that they are still under bombardment by the regime's ally, Russia. ... more		Egypt takes delivery of Rafale fighters Egypt has taken delivery of three Rafale fighters from French aircraft company Dassault, the second batch of fighter jets under a contact last signed last year. ... more		U.K. Ministry of Defense contracts for flight training Britain's Ministry of Defense has tapped Ascent Flight Training to design, deliver and manage its fixed-wing training service until 2033. ... more		Eurofighter, NETMA to streamline certification process Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has signed an agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency to streamline the certification process. ... more

	U.S. Navy planning to extend service life of F/A-18 fleet The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command plans to give a service life extension program contract to Boeing for its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft. ... more		CACI completes acquisition of L-3 NSS Inc. CACI International reports it has completed its $550 million acquisition of L-3 National Security Solutions. ... 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

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European Satellite Project Over Budget, 13 Years Late		Boeing tapped new Air Force One work		NASA Engineers Tapped to Build First Integrated-Photonics Modem		Initial launcher assembly clears Ariane 5 for its payload integration process		First laser teleco satellite for the 'SpaceDataHighway' in GEO orbit

China arrests fourth Japanese over spying: Tokyo

Iraq militia attacks may constitute war crimes: HRW

PZL challenges Polish MOD contract decision

UN appeals for $861 mn in humanitarian aid for Iraq

James describes way forward to Space-Launch System

Embattled N. Korea sends top diplomats to Russia, China: reports

Ariane 6 design finalized, set for 2020 launch

US warship sails by island claimed by China: Pentagon

Taiwan leader defends disputed island visit after US criticism

N.Korea apparently readying 'some kind of launch': US officials

Japan unveils first stealth fighter jet

US to deploy missile attack drones in South Korea

Kendall Describes Novel Way of Contracting for Space-Launch Services

SecAF testifies on military space launch

Japan orders military to prepare to destroy N. Korea missile

ViaSat tapped to provide tactical terminals for Apache helicopters

Russian Army rolls out strategic missile systems for drills

Speculation mounts of imminent N. Korea rocket launch

Raytheon, MDA test new thruster for EKV missile

Millions in Ethiopia facing worst drought for decades: UN

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