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February 25, 2016

S. Korea dismisses China warning on US missile system
Seoul (AFP) Feb 24, 2016
South Korea Wednesday dismissed China's warning that the planned deployment of a US missile defence system could damage ties, stressing that it was to counter "growing threats" from North Korea. "The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system (THAAD) is a measure of self-defence against growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea," presidential spokesman Jeong Yeon-Guk said. Jeong said the issue would be "decided in accordance with security and national interests," add ... read more

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US Navy to sail more in contested parts of S. China Sea The US Navy plans to increase "freedom of navigation" operations in the South China Sea as Beijing continues its military buildup in the contested waterway, a US admiral said Wednesday. ... more		China, US prepare UN resolution against North Korea The United States and China made progress Tuesday toward a draft UN sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its recent nuclear tests and push it to the negotiating table. ... more		CIA chief Brennan supports FBI in Apple encryption case America's top spy said in an interview Wednesday that he supports the FBI's high-profile battle to force Apple to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers. ... more
				Ex-military chiefs say Britain is 'stronger' in EU Twelve former senior military officers insisted Britain should stay in the European Union Wednesday, saying the country was "stronger" as a member of the 28-nation bloc in a "dangerous world". ... more		Apple chief calls FBI iPhone case 'bad for America' Apple chief Tim Cook went public Wednesday in his battle with the FBI, saying that unlocking an iPhone in the name of fighting terrorism would be "bad for America." ... more

U.S. Navy accepts delivery of USNS Maury The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of its seventh Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship, the USNS Maury from builder VT Halter Marine. ... more		Saab offering Swordfish mission system on Bombardier platforms Saab is now offering its Swordfish maritime C4ISR mission system on Bombardier's Q400 turboprop and Global 6000 jet platforms. ... 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		Progeny to develop U.S. Navy submarine payload control system The U.S. Navy has given Progeny Systems Corporation a $54.7 million contract to design and deliver payload control system for its submarines. ... more
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Bell, BAE to cooperate on military rotorcraft in Australia Textron subsidiary Bell Helicopter has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Australia cooperate on military rotorcraft support in Australia. ... more		Afghan Taliban unaware of invitation to peace talks: spokesman The Afghan Taliban said Wednesday they had not been officially contacted by Kabul about the resumption of direct talks aimed at ending their conflict. ... more		Sixty linked to terror back in Canada Sixty Canadians have returned home after travelling abroad to join banned terror groups, while another 180 are still engaged with these organizations, Canada's spy master told a local newspaper. ... more		Israel defence chief claims Palestinian grief not equal Israel's defence minister has accused Palestinians of not mourning their dead as much as Jews, wading into a debate on Palestinian grief amid a wave of violence that has left more than 200 dead on both sides. ... more

	'Nothing to indicate' Libya strike killed two Serbs: US The Pentagon on Wednesday disputed claims that two kidnapped Serbian diplomats were killed in a US air strike on an Islamic State compound in Libya. ... more		Airbus delivers third and final C295 to Philippine Air Force Airbus Defence and Space has made its third and final delivery of a C295 airlifter to the Philippines Air Force. ... more

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