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March 11, 2016

ISRO launches PSLV C32, India's sixth navigation satellite
Sriharikota, India (IANS) Mar 10, 2016
The Indian Space Research Organzation on Thursday launched its sixth navigation satellite IRNSS-1F on board trusted workhorse - Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle - PSLV C32. The Satellite was launched after the green signal was given by Mission Readiness Review Committee and Launch Authorisation Board. The satellite has been launched with an objective of providing better navigation services at par with the US-based Global Positioning System. Designed for a life cycle of 12 years, the sate ... read more

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				Airbus continues operating German military satellites Airbus Defense and Space is to continue to operate Germany's military communications satellites under a seven-year contract worth $159.3 million. ... more		China gets go-ahead for contentious Sri Lanka port city Sri Lanka on Thursday granted permission for China to build a vast "port city" in the island's capital, despite concerns the ambitious project could be an environmental disaster. ... more

UN chief urges Iran 'moderation' after missile tests UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged Iran to act with caution and moderation after Tehran carried out missile tests over two days this week. ... more		Beijing accuses Tokyo over patrol planes for Philippines Beijing on Thursday accused Tokyo of interfering in the South China Sea after Manila said it would lease five Japanese military plans to patrol areas it claims in the heavily disputed waters. ... more		Indian rocket hits snag during launch NASA heavy ion tests confirm Sakura II AI chip for orbital and lunar use Nullspace speeds antenna and radar simulations with new EM software tools		Aerojet Rocketdyne tests 3D printed injector in upper stage engine Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), marked another major milestone in its ongoing effort to incorporate additive manufacturing technology into its prod ... more
				US argues for 'modest' Apple help in attacks probe Forcing Apple to help unlock an iPhone is a "modest" demand which may turn up vital evidence in a terrorist attack, the US government argued Thursday, upping the ante in its legal standoff with the technology giant. ... more		Thousands evacuated as Iraqi forces advance against IS Iraqi forces retook a town from the Islamic State jihadist group in Anbar province Thursday and evacuated 10,000 civilians as they advanced up the Euphrates valley, a security spokesman said. ... more

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Coalition bombs IS chemical sites after snaring 'emir' The US-led coalition has carried out the first air strikes on Islamic State chemical weapons sites, the Pentagon said Thursday, acting on information from a senior operative described as the extremists' top chemical expert. ... more		Boeing, Paramount developing weaponized surveillance plane Boeing and South Africa's Paramount Group are expanding their cooperation on a light reconnaissance aircraft by developing a strike-mission variant. ... more		Disaster losses drop in 2025, picture still 'alarming': Munich Re Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? NATO says working on 'next steps' to boost Arctic security		IS jihadists contained in small part of Afghanistan: US general The Islamic State jihadist group is unable to make significant inroads in Afghanistan and its fighters are contained in a small part of the country, a US general said Thursday. ... more
Syria, Russia strikes kill 20 IS jihadists in Palmyra: monitor At least 20 Islamic State group fighters were killed Thursday in a wave of strikes by Syrian and Russian warplanes targeting jihadist positions in the city of Palmyra, a monitor said. ... more		'Thunder' in Saudi desert as major military drill ends Warplanes roared overhead, tanks rumbled across the desert and smoke filled the sky Thursday for the final day of what Saudi Arabia billed as the region's biggest-ever military exercises. ... more		North Korean leader orders further nuclear tests North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered further nuclear tests, using the miniaturised warheads he claims his scientists have developed, state media reported Friday. ... more		Russian factory test flies attack helicopter Russia's Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company is testing new all-weather reconnaissance and attack helicopter Kamov Ka-52 Alligator. ... more

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Intelsat General to provide connectivity in support of MidEast operations

US Air Force reveals cost of Russian rocket engines' replacement

Intelsat and L-3 demonstrate automatic beam switching for UAVs

Indra to maintain satellite communications terminals for Spain MoD

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program

Invisible warfare: Russia touts second-to-none jamming equipment

Navy exercises $270M option for more SM-6 missiles

Pakistan 'breaches obligations' on nuclear arms, UN court told

Cartoon Henry Kissinger drafted in to praise China's Xi

Norway seeks collaborative development for new submarine

White House to release data on drone strikes

Taiwan defence minister apologises over illegal search claims

New radar system set for testing

China defence spending to rise '7 to 8%' in 2016: official

UK to spend $900 milllion more on nuclear sub program

S. Korea, US open missile shield talks

France, Britain sign 2bn euro combat drone programme deal

Israeli Air Force deploying 'David's Sling' missile defense system

Russian military seeks five combat dolphins

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