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April 14, 2016

Rafael rolls out 'Drone Dome' anti-drone system
Washington (UPI) Apr 13, 2016
Israeli defense firm Rafael unveiled its latest anti-drone defensive system, which the company claims can track, target and destroy enemy unmanned aircraft within a two mile radius. The weapon system, dubbed the Drone Dome, made its debut at the Latin America Aero & Defence Security 2016 expo in Brazil this month. The weapon utilizes a next-gen radar tracking and electronic jamming system to provide "a new end-to-end defense solution designed to detect, identify, track, and neutralize drones," ... read more

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US forces to gain access to more Philippine bases: Carter US forces will gain access to more military bases in the Philippines than the five already announced, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said Wednesday as he began a visit to the longstanding Asian ally. ... more		US could force firms to help break encryption, under new bill Two key US lawmakers Wednesday unveiled legislation to require technology firms to help law enforcement unlock encrypted devices - prompting a fierce outcry from the industry and privacy activists. ... more		Russian jets in repeated 'aggressive' passes of US warship A Russian military jet came within a few feet of a US destroyer in international waters in the Baltic Sea during a series of "aggressive" overflights, US officials said Wednesday. ... more
				China says Kenya deporting 45 Taiwanese to mainland Kenyan police will deport 45 Taiwanese to mainland China where they face investigation for fraud, Chinese state media said on Wednesday after Taipei blasted Beijing for "abducting" its citizens. ... more		Economic woes, threats from North shadow S. Korea vote South Koreans voted Wednesday in legislative elections clouded by North Korean nuclear threats and the multiple challenges facing Asia's fourth-largest economy, as President Park Geun-Hye enters the final stretch of her term in office. ... more

U.S. Marines train in Australia U.S. Marines were arriving in Australia Wednesday on a fifth six-month rotation for training and exercises with Australian troops as part of the U.S. strategic rebalance in the Asia-Pacific region. ... more		Pakistani port to be operational by 2017: Chinese official A multi-million dollar port being developed by China in Pakistan is set to be at "full operation" by the end of the year, a Chinese official said Tuesday, part of Beijing's ambitious economic plans in the region. ... more		PH-1 test flight advances Chinese reusable suborbital spacecraft plans Tiny Mars' big impact on Earth's climate Ancient deltas reveal vast Martian ocean across northern hemisphere		Canada under fire over Saudi arms sale Canada's Liberal government refused to back down Wednesday in the face of growing criticism for having greenlit arms sales to Saudi Arabia that could help it wage war in Yemen. ... more
				Russia pushes UN over threat of chemical attacks in Europe Russia on Wednesday pushed for measures at the United Nations to monitor extremist groups fighting in Syria, warning of a "clear and present threat" that they could stage chemical attacks, possibly in Europe. ... more		Russian Helicopters announces new anti-missile system Russian Helicopters Holding Company says it is equipping five models of its military aircraft with a new on-board system to defend against MANPAD missiles and air-to-air missiles. ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

Military Network Modernization 2016 - Washington DC - April 25-27

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

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France to deliver Mistral carriers to Egypt this summer France plans to deliver two new Mistral helicopter carriers to the Egyptian navy by this summer, according to officials in Cairo. ... more		Algeria orders more Russian Mi-28NE Night Hunter helicopters Military leaders in Algeria are dramatically escalating their planned buy of Russian-built Mi-28NE attack helicopters, more than quadrupling the number of aircraft in the initial deal. ... more		HawkEye 360 boosts RF coverage with new Cluster 13 satellites Slow orbital wobble patterns drive ancient greenhouse climate swings Ordovician mass extinction cleared the way for jawed fishes to rise		France requests GMLRS rocket launchers State Department officials this week approved the potential $90 million sale of a number of advanced, long-range rocket launchers to the French military. ... more
F-22A Raptors heading to Europe U.S. Air Force commanders are sending several F-22A Raptor fighter jets and their aircrews to Europe, to take part in large-scale military drills in the region. ... more		StandardAero to upgrade engines on C-130H aircraft StandardAero has received a U.S. Air Force contract to overhaul the engine compressor and turbine modules of Rolls-Royce T56-A-15 engines that power its C-130H transport aircraft. ... more		Hackers helped FBI crack San Bernardino iPhone: report Professional hackers discovered at least one software flaw that helped the FBI break into an iPhone used by a San Bernardino attacker, the Washington Post reported Tuesday. ... more		Terma designing air and missile defense system for Danish Navy The Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization has contracted Terma to design an integrated air and missile defense system, or IAMD. ... more

	Iraq parliament chaos prevents cabinet vote An emergency session of Iraq's parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday, preventing a vote on a new cabinet amid a row over political blocs controlling key government posts. ... more		Pentagon says first step in anti-IS battle in Iraq, Syria 'complete' The US-led coalition campaign against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria has successfully completed its first "phase" of operations, a US military spokesman said Wednesday. ... more

SwRI tests rooftop solar fire behavior and mitigation options

Fast FPGA pulse shaping clears neutron gamma pile ups in nuclear detectors

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Lebanese urged to 'turn the page' on war anniversary		Turkey hits IS after deadly strikes on Syria border town		Islamists behead two hostages in the Philippines		China slams G7 statement on maritime disputes		US, India agree to strengthen maritime cooperation
NATO set for first formal talks with Russia for two years		Russia, Bolivia look to strengthen military ties		India trying to destabilise Pakistan, says army chief		Iran's new aerial drone makes maiden flight		Pentagon wants drones to replace some US troops in Sinai

Jamming system for U.S. Navy enters next phase of development

Economic woes, threats from North shadow S. Korea vote

IS ranks at lowest level since 2014: US official

Orbital ATK awarded major sounding rocket contract by NASA

Spanish Govt backs PLD Space with $1.56M program

NASA invests in 2D spacecraft, reprogrammable microorganisms

Tiny CubeSat tracks worldwide air traffic

Israel received Saudi pledge over strategic Red Sea strait

Italian PM in Iran in push to win back economic clout

Iraq PM delivers new cabinet list, angering some MPs

Fewer Russian jets on ground in Syria but Moscow still key to fighting

Updated Qbot virus attacks public sector organizations

Muslim extremists death toll rises as Philippines presses offensive

N. Korea says successfully tested ballistic missile engine

Kerry pays landmark visit to Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial

G7 calls for restraint in Asian maritime disputes

US Navy officer charged with handing secrets to China, Taiwan

The next big thing in space is really, really small

Kerry says US ready to raise pressure on N. Korea, open to talks

Bringing the landslide laboratory to remote regions

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