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  United Nations, United States (AFP) March 8, 2017 The United States on Wednesday rebuffed China's appeal for talks with North Korea, saying leader Kim Jong-Un was behaving irrationally and that it was reassessing its approach to dealing with Pyongyang. China, Pyongyang's main ally, earlier called on North Korea to suspend its nuclear and missile activities in exchange for a halt to the annual US-South Korean military drills. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing that the proposal could help bring the United States and North Korea back to neg ... read more |
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Iran accuses US of stirring tensions in GulfTehran (AFP) March 8, 2017 A senior official in Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday accused the United States of provoking tensions after two separate incidents in the Gulf last week. ... more  
Intelsat General becomes Airbus channel partner for military satellite communicationsWashington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Airbus Defence and Space has signed Intelsat General to its channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services. Under this channel partner agreement, Intelsat General w ... more  
U.S. Navy test fires surface to surface missile moduleWashington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 The U.S. Navy recently completed a surface to surface missile module test firing exercise from the littoral combat ship USS Detroit. ... more 
Russia deployed cruise missile in violation of treaty: US generalWashington (AFP) March 8, 2017 Moscow has deployed a land-based cruise missile system that contravenes a 1987 US-Russia arms control treaty and poses a risk to the West, a top US general said Wednesday. ... more |
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Lockheed Martin completes flight tests with updated JASSMDenver CO (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Lockheed Martin performed several flight tests with an updated version of the company's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, or JASSM, the company announced Wednesday. ... more  
BrahMos Aerospace to Be Indian DRDO's Commercial Wing AbroadNew Delhi (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017 India's Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to use BrahMos Aerospace as its commercial wing to advertise products for sale worldwide. BrahMos Aerospace will soon submit a pa ... more  
Teal Group Pegs Value of Space Payloads Through 2036 at Over $250 BillionWashington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 Coinciding with the Satellite 2017 Conference and Exhibition held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC during March 6-9, 2017, Teal Group space analysts have identified 8, ... more 
How low can you go? New project to bring satellites nearer to EarthManchester, UK (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 The University of Manchester is leading a multi-million pound project to develop satellites which will orbit much closer to the Earth - making them smaller, cheaper, helping to dodge space debris an ... more  
Space squadron supports record-breaking satellites launchEglin AFB FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 The 20th Space Control Squadron's Charlie Crew successfully tracked India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Feb. 15. Loaded with 104 satellites, the Indian PSLV set the record for the most spacecraft ... more  
China launches experiment satellite "TK-1"Jiuquan (XNA) Mar 07, 2017 China on Friday launched an experiment satellite, "TK-1", from northwestern Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite, carried by the rocket "KT-2", blasted off from the launch center at ... more |
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DARPA robotic servicing program has become stalledBethesda MD (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 DARPA has been developing a program that will leverage successes in space robotics in order to accelerate in-orbit servicing of satellites. Of particular interest are the satellites that populate th ... more  
NASA Releases Free Software CatalogWashington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 NASA has released its 2017-2018 software catalog, which offers an extensive portfolio of software products for a wide variety of technical applications, all free of charge to the public, without any ... more  
Bubble-recoil could be used to cool microchips, even in spaceChicago IL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017 The bubbles that form on a heated surface create a tiny recoil when they leave it, like the kick from a gun firing blanks. Now researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, under funding fro ... more  
Leonardo subsidiary to buy laser technology company Daylight SolutionsLondon (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 Leonardo is growing its presence in the United States through the acquisition of Daylight Solutions Inc., a quantum cascade laser company. ... more |
  Balasore, India (UPI) Mar 1, 2017 
India has successfully test-fired its Advanced Air Defense interceptor against a ballistic missile traveling at low altitude.
The test on Monday was the second within a month and is part of India's effort to develop a multi-layer missile defense system.
"Today's test launch was conducted in order to validate various parameters of the interceptor in flight mode," an Indian defense ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) March 7, 2017UN hopes for easing of tensions after Chinese anger over THAAD Beijing (AFP) March 7, 2017China vows 'resolute' measures after THAAD deployment Seoul (AFP) Feb 28, 2017Protesters sue to stop US missile system in S. Korea |
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The U.S. Navy recently completed a surface to surface missile module test firing exercise from the littoral combat ship USS Detroit.
The exercise marked the module's first launch from a littoral combat ship, vessels designed to project naval power in offshore locations. It was also the first vertical missile launch from the platform. Navy officials say the test was conducted as part of ... more Stockholm (UPI) Mar 07, 2017Brazilian army buys more SAAB missile defense systems  Denver CO (UPI) Mar 8, 2017Lockheed Martin completes flight tests with updated JASSM  Washington (AFP) March 8, 2017Russia deployed cruise missile in violation of treaty: US general |
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 London (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 
Leonardo is growing its presence in the United States through the acquisition of Daylight Solutions Inc., a quantum cascade laser company.
Leonardo DRS, the company's U.S. subsidiary, signed a definitive acquisition agreement under which it will pay $150 million for Daylight Solutions, a Virginia-based firm.
The purchase price includes an earn-out to be released to Daylight Solut ... more London (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Hughes to provide satellite communications for SkyGuardian drones  Jacksonville FL (SPX) Mar 03, 2017Drone Aviation Delivers Enhanced WASP Tactical Aerostat to DoD  San Diego (UPI) Mar 1, 2017Northrop Grumman begins flight tests with MS-177 sensor |
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Airbus Defence and Space has signed Intelsat General to its channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services. Under this channel partner agreement, Intelsat General will be offering Skynet X-band and UHF services as part of their mobile and fly-away communications portfolio, to the U.S. government.
Airbus Defence and Space is working with service providers t ... more Geelong, Australia (UPI) Mar 1, 2017Rockwell Collins, Australian air force test WBHF communication system  Schriever AFB CO (AFNS) Feb 24, 2017Space aggressors jam AF, allies' systems  Washington (UPI) Feb 22, 2017General Dynamics gets enterprise communications contract |
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 Brussels (UPI) Mar 06, 2017  The European Defense Agency recently completed the Course Correction Fuze project, an effort aimed at improving the accuracy for artillery munitions.
The Course Correcting Fuze, or CCF, is designed to provide near-precision capabilities for conventional munitions by placing fins in the fuze body. Researchers say this approach can be used along with GPS technologies to make strikes with ... more Archbald, Pa. (UPI) Mar 2, 2017Lockheed Martin introduces Paragon direct attack bomb  Dulles, Va. (UPI) Feb 27, 2017Orbital ATK production of artillery shell guidance kits tops 10,000  Linkoping, Sweden (UPI) Mar 2, 2017Unidentified country orders Saab target vehicle system |
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 Washington (AFP) Feb 28, 2017  President Donald Trump will address Congress for the first time on Tuesday, selling his policies and laying out the case for a $54 billion boost in military spending and cuts in domestic programs and foreign aid.
Previewing measures designed to back up campaign promises with dollars and cents, Trump promised a fiscal plan focused on "public safety and national security."
"We are going to ... more London (AFP) Feb 23, 2017BAE Systems eyes defence spending by Trump  Abu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 23, 2017UAE signs over $5 bln in deals at arms fair  Abu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 19, 2017Pentagon chief says military running smoothly amid turbulent transition |
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 Brussels (AFP) March 6, 2017 
The EU Parliament's biggest party Monday stripped Poland's last-minute candidate to replace Donald Tusk of a senior post, saying it regretted his "disloyalty" for standing against the European Council head.
The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) said it had sacked Jacek Saryusz-Wolski as vice-president after Warsaw nominated him to succeed Tusk at an EU summit later this week.
Po ... more Moscow (AFP) March 7, 2017Putin pardons woman jailed over 'treasonous' text message  Beijing (AFP) March 6, 2017China defense budget rises at slowest pace in decades  Ottawa (AFP) March 6, 2017Canada extends Ukraine troop training mission to 2019 |
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 Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 
Polymer nanocomposites mix particles billionths of a meter (nanometers, nm) in diameter with polymers, which are long molecular chains. Often used to make injection-molded products, they are common in automobiles, fire retardants, packaging materials, drug-delivery systems, medical devices, coatings, adhesives, sensors, membranes and consumer goods. When a team led by the Department of Energy's ... more Evanston IL (SPX) Mar 03, 2017Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design  Houston TX (SPX) Feb 28, 2017Nano 'sandwich' offers unique properties  Ramat Gan, Israel (SPX) Feb 24, 2017Scientists create a nano-trampoline to probe quantum behavior |
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 Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 8, 2017  Iraqi forces worked to clear bombs and flush out any remaining jihadists in retaken areas of west Mosul Wednesday to set the stage for an offensive against the Old City.
Supported by US-led air strikes, the forces have made steady progress in their battle to seize Iraq's second city from the Islamic State group, announcing the recapture of three more areas on Wednesday.
IS overran large ... more Baghdad (AFP) March 8, 2017Iraq PM says won't hesitate to strike jihadists in nearby countries  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 8, 2017Mosul families huddle at home terrified of IS  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 7, 2017Iraqi forces retake government HQ, museum in Mosul |
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 Moscow (UPI) Mar 07, 2017
Russian Project 949A Antey submarines will be armed with Kalibr missile systems following an upgrade project, according to state media reports.
The vessels, also known by their NATO reporting names Oscar I and Oscar II, are currently armed with P-700 Granit cruise missiles in addition to various anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons. The Kremlin's plans to improve the Soviet-era ships we ... more Beijing (AFP) March 8, 2017China urges US-N.Korea deal to avert 'head-on collision'  Seoul (AFP) March 8, 2017N. Korea goes 'my way' with missiles and murder row  Washington (AFP) March 6, 2017Pentagon blasts 'unprofessional' Iranian navy |
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 Brussels (AFP) March 8, 2017 
Britain owes the European Union budget two billion euros after turning a blind eye to a major scam by Chinese importers, the EU's fraud office said on Wednesday.
"We recommended that the European Commission recovers the money from the United Kingdom," the EU's anti-fraud office OLAF said in an email to AFP, confirming a report by Politico.
OLAF accuses Britain of ignoring rampant use of ... more Washington (AFP) March 6, 2017White House's Navarro: trade deficit threat to national security  Beijing (AFP) March 8, 2017China imports surge almost 40% on-year in February  Paris (AFP) March 7, 2017Navy, shiny leather and suits: the big Paris fashion week trends |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) March 6, 2017 
Syrian children terrified by shelling and airstrikes are showing signs of severe emotional distress and could grow up to be a generation "lost to trauma," Save the Children warned Monday.
Interviews with more than 450 children and adults showed a high level of psychological stress among children, with many suffering from frequent bedwetting or developing speech impediments.
At least thr ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 7, 2017Jihadist tunnels save Assyrian winged bulls of Mosul  Valdosta GA (UPI) Mar 07, 2017U.S. Air Force retires first HC-130 search and rescue aircraft  Tripoli (AFP) March 3, 2017115 migrants rescued, 25 missing: Libya navy |
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 Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2017 
After sending a probe to Mars in 2020, China plans to explore three asteroids and land on one of them to conduct scientific research, according to a Chinese asteroid research expert.
The "China's Space Activities in 2016" white paper, issued by the Information Office of the State Council recently, also mentioned asteroid exploration in outlining the major tasks of the country's space indus ... more Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2017China's 1st cargo spacecraft to make three rendezvous with Tiangong-2  Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017China Plans to Launch 1st Probe to Mars in Summer 2020  Jiuquan (XNA) Mar 07, 2017China launches experiment satellite "TK-1" |
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 Shanghai (AFP) March 3, 2017 
Shanghai has impounded thousands of brightly coloured bikes placed on city streets by cycle-sharing companies, in the latest sign of impatience with an explosion of the haphazardly-parked two-wheelers.
The bike-sharing sector has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, with users typically renting the bicycles for short periods by first unlocking them through the use of ... more Beijing (AFP) March 1, 2017Beijing's shanties: Towns of hope and despair  Hong Kong (AFP) March 1, 2017Hong Kong rebel lawmakers fight parliament ban  Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 27, 2017Activists gatecrash meeting of Hong Kong leadership hopeful |
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 Washington (AFP) March 8, 2017  The Islamic State group has lost most of the land it once held in Iraq and Syria but hopes to cling to scraps of a self-declared caliphate, a US official said Wednesday.
Since summer 2014, when IS was at its peak just ahead of the US-led war on the group, the jihadists have lost 65 percent of the land they'd seized across much of northern Syria and large parts of Iraq, the US defense officia ... more Istanbul (AFP) March 8, 2017Turkey, Russia, US military chiefs seek better coordination against IS Istanbul (AFP) March 7, 2017Turkey, Russia, US military chiefs weigh anti-IS steps  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 6, 2017Anti-IS assaults gain ground in Iraq and Syria |
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 London, UK (SPX) Feb 22, 2017 
Within the next fifty years, scientists at BAE Systems believe that battlefield commanders could deploy a new type of directed energy laser and lens system, called a Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens which is capable of enhancing commanders' ability to observe adversaries' activities over much greater distances than existing sensors.
At the same time, the lens could be used as a form of 'de ... more London (UPI) Jan 6, 2017U.K. Defense Ministry finalizes laser weapon system contract  Washington (UPI) Jan 6, 2017U.S. Air Force issues RFP for aircraft laser weapons Redondo Beach, Calif. (UPI) Nov 2, 2016Northrop Grumman to develop next-gen fighter laser system |
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