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  McLean VA (SPX) Dec 16, 2016 The U.S. Department of Defense continues to look to the private sector for ways to encourage innovation. This is a welcome initiative that we have commented on previously, and we applaud the leadership of Defense Secretary Ash Carter in this area. Earlier this month, Defense One reported on recommendations from the Defense Innovation Board, made up of technology company heavyweights such as Google Alphabet's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and celebrity astrophysicist Neil d ... read more |
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Spaceflight Industries Reveals its BlackSky PlatformSpaceflight Industries today announced the availability of its BlackSky global intelligence platform, as well as its Early Adopter Program (EAP) participants, and the diverse partner ecosystem fueli ... more 
US ground forces communication with Space-Based IR SatellitesThe US military tested the latest version of the ground-based Joint Tactical Ground System (JTAGS) that communicates with space-based infrared satellites, the Army said in a press release. "Mi ... more  
US, Baltic states eye military pacts before Trump inaugurationThe United States and the three Baltic states neighboring Russia are trying to strike defense cooperation agreements before President Barack Obama leaves office, officials have told AFP. ... more  
Lockheed Martin to continue ICBM sustainment for U.S. Air ForceLockheed Martin has received $60 million in contracts to sustain and modernize intercontinental ballistic missile re-entry systems for the U.S. Air Force. ... more |
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US role in Iraq five years since military withdrawalFive years since the American military completed its withdrawal from Iraq, US forces are once again playing a major role in the country as part of the war against the Islamic State jihadist group. ... more  
2016, the year the IS 'caliphate' buckledMultiple ground assaults and a deluge of air strikes shrank the Islamic State group's "caliphate" to a rump and decimated its fighters in 2016 but the organisation remains a potent threat. ... more  
Raytheon to modernize cryptographic materials for U.S. Air ForceRaytheon has received a $458.9 million contract to modernize various cryptographic equipment for the U.S. Air Force. ... more  
NATO chief defends decision to stay out of Syrian warNATO chief Jens Stoltenberg Sunday defended the alliance's decision to refrain from stepping into the war in Syria, saying doing so would only make matters worse. ... more 
China to return naval probe; Obama cautions Trump over TaiwanChina said Saturday it would return a US naval probe seized in international waters, as it slammed the "hyping" of the incident as "inappropriate and unhelpful". ... more |
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Lithuania buys Saab's RBS 70 simulatorsLithuania has placed an order for Saab-made RBS 70 simulators in a move the company says will enhance the country's air defense capabilities. ... more  
Raytheon to produce additional Air and Missile Defense Radar equipmentRaytheon has received a $110 million contract modification to produce additional material for the U.S. Navy's Air and Missile Defense Radar Program. ... more |
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The U.S. Air Force has signed off on Lockheed Martin's planned Space Based Infrared System ground system.
The Space Based Infrared System, or SBIRS, is a component of the branch's satellite constellation responsible for compiling large amounts of data for defense and intelligence reports. Lockheed Martin officials say the upcoming upgrades will make the constellation more effective. ... more Raytheon to provide Patriot missile capability for undisclosed country Saudis intercept missile fired from Yemen US general says missile system in S. Korea in 8-10 months |
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  Raytheon has received a $68 million contract modification for continued Standard Missile-3 Block IIA engineering.
The modification, awarded for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, brings the total cumulative value of the initial contract to $1.95 billion, and falls under Phase II of the agreement. Congress was first notified of the procurement in February 2016.
Work on the contract ... more Raytheon gets $60 million contract modification for RAM missiles South Korea receives 60 KEPD 350K missiles for deployment U.S. Army contracts BAE Systems for rocket propellant grains |
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  Malawi on Thursday launched Africa's first drone-testing corridor as developing countries explore how drones could be used during humanitarian crises such as floods, or to deliver blood for HIV tests.
The project, which will cover up to 40 kilometres (25 miles) around the administrative capital Lilongwe, will be fully operational by April in a collaboration between Malawi and UNICEF.
"Ou ... more Ford studies using drones to guide self-driving cars Amazon completes its first drone delivery, in England MBDA's Brimstone missile planned for Britain's Protector drone |
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The Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to launch the Kirameki-2 satellite that will be one of three military satellites, which will replace the civil analogues that are currently used for communication between Japan's military units.TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to launch its first satellite into orbit on January 24, 2017, to improve military communications infrastruct ... more Intelsat General to provide satellite services to RiteNet for US Army network NSA gives Type1 certification to Harris radio Upgraded telecommunications network for Marines |
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  MBDA Missile Systems has completed firing trials for its Enforcer lightweight precision weapon system.
The tests, completed in November 2016, were conducted at the German Bundeswehr's Technical Center for Weapons Ammunition 91. MBDA officials say the end of the trials marks a significant milestone in for the program.
"These tests have topped off a successful year of Enforcer deve ... more U.S. State Dept. approves M1A2 tank recapitalization for Kuwait Lithuania buys Saab's RBS 70 simulators Saab introduces mobile training app for soldiers |
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A new report by the IHS Jane's Defense Budget team reveals Russia has dropped out of the top five global defense spenders for the first time in 30 years.
The report notes military budgets around the world rose from 2015 to 2016 to $1.57 trillion, citing various conflicts and rising political tensions as powerful factors. The researchers expect defense budgets to climb even higher in 201 ... more US cancels weapons transfers to Saudi over Yemen campaignUS cancels weapons transfers to Saudi over Yemen campaignSaudi arms industry may take years, chief says |
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  New satellite imagery shows China has apparently installed "significant" defensive weapons on a series of artificial islands it built in the South China Sea, a US-based think tank said Wednesday.
Beijing has created seven islets in the Spratly Islands in recent years, built up from much smaller land protuberances and reefs.
Although Beijing has said it does not intend to militarize the c ... moreChina says weapons in S. China Sea not militarisation China says S. China Sea military overflights 'routine' India names new military, spy chiefs; China protests Dalai Lama meeting |
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Duke University researchers believe they have overcome a longstanding hurdle to producing cheaper, more robust ways to print and image across a range of colors extending into the infrared. As any mantis shrimp will tell you, there are a wide range of "colors" along the electromagnetic spectrum that humans cannot see but which provide a wealth of information.
Sensors that extend into the in ... more New aspect of atom mimicry for nanotechnology applications ANU demonstrates 'ghost imaging' with atoms Supersonic spray yields new nanomaterial for bendable, wearable electronics |
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  Iraqi civilians displaced by the battle to recapture Mosul long to return home but bombs left by jihadists and ongoing fighting makes going back now a dangerous proposition.
More than 100,000 Iraqis have fled their homes since the massive operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State (IS) group was launched on October 17, and the battle is far from over.
Hisham, in his 20s, cannot ... more Iraqi children battle trauma after life under IS rule UN fears further looting of wrecked ancient Iraqi city Coalition strikes near Palmyra killed 38 jihadists: monitor |
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North Korea on Thursday wrapped up a 200-day mass mobilisation campaign aimed at boosting an economy struggling with upgraded UN sanctions imposed after its two nuclear tests this year.
Coming hard on the heels of a similar 70-day campaign that ended in May, the 200-day version kicked off in early June, pushing extra hours and working weekends.
On the final day Thursday, as on every day ... more Obama allows Iran sanctions renewal without signing bill Gunning for science and power in N. Korea Lockheed Martin to continue ICBM sustainment for U.S. Air Force |
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  China ended a major annual economic meeting Friday with promises to liberalise investment in state-owned sectors, control real estate speculation and improve the "flexibility" of the yuan's exchange rate, as the country's economy shows signs of stabilisation.
The Central Economic Work Conference, headed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, began Wednesday in Beijing and focused on setting out ec ... more In China, it's crunch time in 'Santa's workshop' China new bank loans grow modestly in November EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row |
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Lowly sawdust, the sawmill waste that's sometimes tossed onto home garage floors to soak up oil spilled by amateur mechanics, could receive some new-found respect thanks to science.
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have chemically modified sawdust to make it exceptionally oil-attracting and buoyant, characteristics that are ideal for cleaning ... more China arrests 18 over fatal October blast Canada buys new Airbus search and rescue planes for Can$2.4 bn Urgent appeal for supplies after strong Indonesia quake |
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China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, the largest missile maker in the country, is taking aim at 20 percent or more of the small-satellite launch contracts in the world by 2020, company executives said.
"We estimate that from 2017 to 2020, we will send aloft at least 10 solid-fuel carrier rockets each year, to send about 50 small satellites into orbit," said Guo Yong, president of the ... more China-made satellites in high demand Space exploration plans unveiled China launches 4th data relay satellite |
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  A former Hong Kong security chief who stepped down after mass protests and is loathed by the city's pro-democracy camp said Thursday she will run for leader, as opponents warn she would be a Beijing puppet.
The race for chief executive was thrown open when unpopular hardline leader Leung Chun-ying declared last week he would not seek reelection after a term marked by political crises and ant ... more Chinese official's wife jailed in new vaccine scandal Popular Chinese Muslim website shuttered after Xi Jinping petition Anti-China protesters rally in Hong Kong as vote looms |
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  Multiple ground assaults and a deluge of air strikes shrank the Islamic State group's "caliphate" to a rump and decimated its fighters in 2016 but the organisation remains a potent threat.
The jihadists have squandered close to half of the land they controlled in 2014 and many of their losses came this year, which saw major operations by myriad forces and countries.
The loss of symbolic ... more Jihadists' return from frontline a major threat, US experts warn Drone strike kills IS figures in Syria, some with Paris attack ties US blacklists alleged IS backer, money exchanges |
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Northrop Grumman will help the U.S. Air Force to develop a directed energy laser system that will offer self-protection for the service's next-generation jets, the company announced Wednesday.
The work, under an Air Force Research Laboratory contract, will see Northrop Grumman develop and produce the beam control piece of an airborne laser weapon demonstration array that the laboratory ... more UK to start laser gun program Russia's Ray Guns: The Military Capability of Moscow's Secret Laser Weapons US Navy keeps electromagnetic cannon in its sights |
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