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February 04, 2016

Britain set to buy two Zephyr spy drones from Airbus
London (AFP) Feb 3, 2016
The British government is close to ordering two solar-powered high-altitude Zephyr surveillance drones from European aerospace giant Airbus, it said Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a statement that the deal was worth 10.6 million pounds ($15.2 million, 14 million euros), in the first ever order for Airbus Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). "The MoD is pleased to announce it is close to signing a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to build in the UK and test two Zephyr UA ... read more

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Israeli, South Korean firms forming JV for UAV production Israeli and South Korean companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture for the development, manufacture, and marketing of vertical-takeoff-and-landing unmanned aerial vehicles. ... more		Armed US Predator drone crashes in Turkey An armed US Predator drone crashed in Turkey on Wednesday after apparently suffering some kind of mechanical failure, military officials said. ... more		Dutch police to counter drones with winged warriors Dutch police are turning to a phalanx of winged predators to solve the problem of unauthorised drone flights in restricted areas such as airports and over crowds: eagles. ... more
				US Air Force Bolsters Space Defense to Counter Russian, Chinese 'Threats' As global powers prepare for the increased role of outer space in future conflicts, the US Air Force has announced the creation of a new team whose sole purpose is to protect American space assets - ... more		US Air Force, Boeing begin work on new Air Force One Air force officials and Boeing engineers have started the years-long process of replacing Air Force One, the legendary aircraft that whisks the American president and his entourage around the world. ... more

China echoes concerns over N. Korea rocket launch plans China on Wednesday joined the global chorus of anger and concern over a planned rocket launch by North Korea, as Japan vowed to shoot down any missile that threatened its territory. ... more		Anger, sanctions threats greet N. Korea rocket launch plans South Korea and Japan on Wednesday echoed US warnings that North Korea would pay a heavy price if it pushes ahead with a planned rocket launch just weeks after conducting its fourth nuclear test. ... more		Elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei suggests ultraconservatives steering Iran 'Very isolating': Israel's anti-war minority bucks national mood China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader		US open to joint patrols in South China Sea with Philippines: envoy The United States will consider joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea as part of efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in waters claimed by China, the US ambassador said Wednesday. ... more
				Syrian peace talks suspended as regime rolls back rebels Talks aimed at securing peace in Syria were suspended Wednesday as President Bashar al-Assad's regime secured a major battlefield victory against rebels and his ally Russia vowed no-let up in air strikes. ... more		General Dynamics to continue U.S., U.K. submarine fire control systems work General Dynamics received a contract from the U.S. Navy to continue working on fire control systems for U.S. Navy and U.K. Royal Navy submarines. ... more

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Hundreds more US troops in Iraq than previously stated: Pentagon Hundreds more American troops are in Iraq than the Pentagon previously stated, an official said Wednesday in an acknowledgement underscoring the sensitivity of US deployments to the war-torn nation. ... more		Pope Francis under fire over China 'Realpolitik' Pope Francis came under fire Wednesday after lavishing praise on China in a move widely seen as part of Vatican moves to improve relations with Beijing. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		Iraq Kurd leader: 'Time has come' for statehood referendum Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani has declared that the "time has come" for the country's Kurds to hold a referendum on statehood, a move likely to raise tensions with Baghdad. ... more
Turkey broke aviation treaty in blocking Russian plane: Moscow Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday accused Turkey of breaching the Open Skies treaty by refusing to allow a reconnaissance plane to overfly its territory near Syria, the latest salvo in an ongoing row as relations between the two countries hits a post-Cold War low. ... more		Air strikes destroy IS radio station in Afghanistan Air strikes have destroyed a radio station run by Islamic State jihadists in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday, two months after the group took to the airwaves in a sign of their growing reach. ... more		Battlefield communications program reaches 100,000 combat hours The U.S. Air Force's Battlefield Airborne Communications Node program reached 100,000 combat hours in over seven years of service. ... more		Rolls-Royce turbines pass acceptance test for Type 26 frigate Rolls-Royce's first MT30 gas turbines completed their first acceptance test to be used on the U.K. Royal Navy's Type 26 Global Combat Ship. ... more

	Pentagon chief unveils extra funds to bomb IS, counter Russia US forces have fired so many smart bombs at Islamic State targets that stocks of the sophisticated weapons are dwindling, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday as he previewed the Pentagon's enormous budget. ... more		Rep. Martha McSally calls for A-10 to be fully funded in budget Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz. penned a letter to President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ash Carter calling for the A-10 aircraft to be fully funded in Fiscal 2017. ... more

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Kerry urges Syria rebels to negotiate despite Russia bombings

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U.K. Ministry of Defense contracts for flight training

Eurofighter, NETMA to streamline certification process

U.S. Navy planning to extend service life of F/A-18 fleet

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First laser teleco satellite for the 'SpaceDataHighway' in GEO orbit

China arrests fourth Japanese over spying: Tokyo

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