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  Taipei (AFP) March 15, 2017 Taiwan pledged Wednesday to build up its military in the face of an increased risk of invasion by China in a major defence ministry report that comes as ties with Beijing worsen. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its fold, by force if necessary, even though the island has been self-governing since the two sides split after a civil war in 1949. Beijing is deeply suspicious of president Tsai Ing-wen, whose Democratic Progressive Party is traditionally pro-ind ... read more |
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US carrier in South Korea for show of force to NorthSeoul (AFP) March 15, 2017 A nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for joint military exercises, the US Navy said, in the latest show of force against the North. ... more  
US plans for Syria include another 1,000 troops: US officialWashington (AFP) March 15, 2017 Up to 1,000 additional US troops could deploy to northern Syria under provisional plans drawn up by the Pentagon, a US defense official told AFP on Wednesday. ... more 
Israel ex-defence chief says Erdogan seeking 'neo-Ottoman empire'Jerusalem (AFP) March 15, 2017 Israeli ex-defence minister Moshe Yaalon accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday of seeking a "neo-Ottoman empire" while warning of growing instability in the Middle East. ... more 
NATO urges Turkey, Austria to end spat blocking programsBrussels (AFP) March 15, 2017 NATO urged Turkey and Austria Wednesday to settle a dispute over Ankara's EU membership bid, which has led Turkey to block cooperation with the alliance's partner countries. ... more |
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China agrees to buy $1.7 bn in Philippine productsManila (AFP) March 15, 2017 Businessmen from China agreed to buy $1.7 billion in Philippine products this year, the Chinese embassy said Wednesday, in a one-off arrangement reflecting warming ties under firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte. ... more  
Top US envoy begins Asia tour amid North Korea crisisTokyo (AFP) March 15, 2017 Washington's top diplomat arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to kick off a first tour of Asian capitals under the shadow of North Korea's nuclear posturing. ... more  
US charges two Russian spies in massive Yahoo cyberattackWashington (AFP) March 15, 2017 Two Russian intelligence agents and a duo of hackers were indicted Wednesday over a data breach that compromised 500 million Yahoo accounts in one of the largest cyberattacks in history. ... more 
System being developed restore power after cyber-attackWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 BAE Systems is to develop technology for the U.S. military to quickly restore power to the U.S. electrical grid in case of failure due to cyber-attack, the company announced Wednesday. ... more 
Russian, US forces eyeball each other in Syrian cityWashington (AFP) March 15, 2017 American and Russian troops are now both present in the northern Syrian city of Manbij and can clearly see each other in the former Islamic State stronghold, a US official said Wednesday. ... more  
Nearly 100,000 Iraqis flee battle for west MosulMosul, Iraq (AFP) March 15, 2017 Nearly 100,000 people have poured out of west Mosul in less than three weeks, the IOM said Wednesday, as Iraqi forces advance in their battle to retake the area from jihadists. ... more |
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U.S. State Dept. approves mortar round sales to SingaporeWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 2,000 XM395 precision mortar rounds to the government of Singapore. ... more  
Orbital ATK supplying rocket-launched flares for U.S. militaryBoulder CO (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 Orbital ATK is to produce more than 23,000 visible and infrared spectra rocket-launched flares for use by the U.S. military. ... more 
BAE Systems enlists Czech firm for armored vehicle partsWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 BAE Systems selected Czech defense firm VOP CZ to provide supporting components for Infantry Fighting Vehicles being built for the Austrian government. ... more  
U.S. Navy orders overhaul of Mk 92 fire control systemWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin with a $68 million basic ordering agreement to overhaul Mk 92 fire control systems. ... more |
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Australia's navy and various industry partners completed sea trials with an Aegis-equipped HMAS Hobart destroyer.
The trials were conducted to verify the platform's compatibility with the Aegis combat system built by Lockheed Martin. Other industry partners involved with the event include Raytheon Australia, Navantia and ASC Shipbuilding.
The team, known as the Air Warfare Destro ... 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  Balasore, India (UPI) Mar 1, 2017India stages successful test of missile interceptor |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 14, 2017 
Indian defense researchers completed a test launch with the BrahMos Extended Range Missile in a move industry partners praised as a milestone for the program.
The launch took place in Balasore off the coast of Odisha. The BrahMos Extended Range, a supersonic cruise missile, demonstrated its ability to hit targets exceeding the current range of 180 miles. The missile was launched from a ... more (UPI) Mar 14, 2017MBDA unveils new short-range air defense platform  Boulder CO (UPI) Mar 15, 2017Orbital ATK supplying rocket-launched flares for U.S. military  Moscow (AFP) March 9, 2017Russia denies US claims it has violated arms treaty |
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 Washington (AFP) March 14, 2017 
President Donald Trump's administration has given new powers to the CIA to conduct drone strikes against extremist targets in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
The move would represent a change from Obama-era policies that limited the spy agency's role in conducting paramilitary strikes, pushing responsibility for these to the Pentagon.
Obama had insisted on a mo ... more Washington (AFP) March 13, 2017US military deploys attack drones to S. Korea  London (UPI) Mar 8, 2017Leonardo subsidiary to buy laser technology company Daylight Solutions  London (UPI) Mar 07, 2017Kelvin Hughes launching counter-drone system |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 13, 2017 
Harris Corporation's new Falcon III RF-300H wideband HF manpack radio system has received certification from the U.S. National Security Agency.
The NSA Type-1 certification allows the system to transmit classified images, maps and other data files from beyond-line-of-sight environments, the company announced Monday.
"This RF-300H NSA certification allows us to continue providing ... more Washington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Intelsat General becomes Airbus channel partner for military satellite communications  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 |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017 
BAE Systems selected Czech defense firm VOP CZ to provide supporting components for Infantry Fighting Vehicles being built for the Austrian government.
The contract, signed in February, builds on the existing partnership between the two defense manufacturers. BAE Systems and VOP CZ agreed to collaborate in 2016 on replacing the Czech Republic's fleet of BMP-2 armored vehicles with the C ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 15, 2017U.S. State Dept. approves mortar round sales to Singapore  Tehran (UPI) Mar 13, 2017Iran mass producing domestic main battle tank  Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017U.S. Army picks Revision Military for new helmets |
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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 13, 2017 
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday told allies to boost defence spending, as demanded by US President Donald Trump, if they want to preserve crucial transatlantic defence ties.
"This is essential for the continued strength of the transatlantic bond on which our alliance is founded," Stoltenberg said in NATO's 2016 annual report.
"For almost 70 years the unique partnership between Euro ... more Brussels (AFP) March 15, 2017NATO urges Turkey, Austria to end spat blocking programs  Washington (AFP) March 14, 2017Moscow apparently has forces at base in Egypt  Jerusalem (AFP) March 15, 2017Israel ex-defence chief says Erdogan seeking 'neo-Ottoman empire' |
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 San Diego CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2017 
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of retinal prosthesis that brings research a step closer to restoring the ability of neurons in the retina to respond to light. The researchers demonstrated this response to light in a rat retina interfacing ... more Onna, Japan (SPX) Mar 15, 2017Shaping the future  Warsaw, Poland (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Phonon nanoengineering: Vibrations of nanoislands dissipate heat more effectively  Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017Small nanoparticles have surprisingly big effects on polymer nanocomposites |
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 Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 15, 2017  Nearly 100,000 people have poured out of west Mosul in less than three weeks, the IOM said Wednesday, as Iraqi forces advance in their battle to retake the area from jihadists.
Iraqi security forces launched a major push last month to recapture west Mosul, the most populated urban area still held by the Islamic State group with an estimated 750,000 residents when the battle began.
Iraqi ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 13, 2017Iraq forces advance in Mosul, search for militants and bombs  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 14, 2017Iraq forces retake Mosul train station Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 11, 2017Fear and hunger in Iraq's west Mosul |
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 Tokyo (AFP) March 15, 2017 
Washington's top diplomat arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to kick off a first tour of Asian capitals under the shadow of North Korea's nuclear posturing.
An airplane carrying Secretary of State Rex Tillerson landed at the capital's Haneda airport Wednesday night, greeted by both Japanese and US officials.
Tillerson has promised to take a tough line on Kim Jong-un's isolated regime as he ta ... more Moscow (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017Iran Postpones Rocket Carrier Launch Fearing US Threats  Washington (AFP) March 9, 2017US move on North Korea tests risks China clash  Seoul (AFP) Mar 12, 2017South Korea's Moon vows 'new history' after impeachment |
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 Washington (AFP) March 14, 2017 
A company owned by the family of President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is set to receive more than $400 million from a Chinese firm that is investing in its Manhattan office tower, Bloomberg reported Monday.
The Kushner Companies deal with Anbang Insurance Group for the property at 666 Fifth Avenue is worth $4 billion, with real estate experts calling it an unusually favorable ... more Beijing (AFP) March 15, 2017Chinese premier warns US against 'trade war'  Beijing (AFP) March 14, 2017China industrial output offers fresh sign of stability  Beijing (AFP) March 12, 2017Ivanka Trump is exception to dad's 'Buy American' rule |
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 Kathmandu (AFP) March 14, 2017 
Nepal police Tuesday demolished the largest remaining settlement of people displaced by a powerful earthquake that struck nearly two years ago, a move that will leave hundreds homeless.
Around 100 families were still living in the camp in Kathmandu when police wearing riot gear used bulldozers to flatten the bamboo and tarpaulin structures.
"The gods will curse the government. We don't h ... moreHamam Al-Alil, Iraq (AFP) March 14, 2017After fleeing homes, Iraqis near Mosul wait for tents  Hirono, Japan (AFP) March 10, 2017For Japan's nuclear refugees, insults and rejection  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) March 12, 2017Priceless remains lie in ruins at Mosul museum |
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 Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017 
Chinese state media is reporting that the country's space program has developed a craft capable of both landing on the moon and flying in low-Earth orbit.
The new spacecraft is claimed to be able to accommodate multiple astronauts, according to spaceship engineer Zhang Bainian, who Science and Technology Daily cited as comparing the forthcoming ship to the Orion craft currently in developm ... more Wenchang, China (XNA) Mar 13, 2017Long March-7 Y2 ready for launch of China's first cargo spacecraft  Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017China Seeks Space Rockets Launched from Airplanes  Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2017Riding an asteroid: China's next space goal |
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 Washington (AFP) March 13, 2017
With North Korea's drive to field a nuclear-armed missile rapidly emerging as President Donald Trump's first foreign crisis, his top diplomat is heading to a nervous region.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a former oil executive with no government experience, has yet to make an impact in Washington, where he has not even appointed a senior staff.
But this week he will head as emissa ... more Beijing (AFP) March 14, 2017'Tell it like it is': China delegate rips meek Congress  Beijing (AFP) March 13, 2017China lawmakers draft rules against defaming 'heroes'  Hong Kong (AFP) March 14, 2017Hong Kong leadership rivals clash ahead of 'unfair' vote |
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 Ansongo, Mali (AFP) March 13, 2017 
Two civilians and two Malian soldiers were killed Monday in an attack blamed on jihadists in the country's restive north.
Mali's defence ministry confirmed two soldiers were killed and two injured during the assault by armed men close to the village of Fafa, which lies near the border with Niger.
Reinforcements were on their way to the area, the ministry said.
A security source reach ... more Washington (AFP) March 10, 2017January raid in Yemen killed 4 to 12 civilians: US  Washington (AFP) March 8, 2017IS hopes to hold onto shreds of 'caliphate': US official  Istanbul (AFP) March 8, 2017Turkey, Russia, US military chiefs seek better coordination against IS |
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 New Delhi (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017 
In an effort to counteract a network of US navigation, intelligence, and communication satellites capable of unmatched precision strikes, China is developing its own arsenal of electromagnetic railguns, powerful microwave weapons, and high-powered lasers. This weaponry could feature in future space-based 'light war' satellite attacks.
Researchers, Zeng Yu-quang, Wang Zhi-hong, and Gao Ming ... more London, UK (SPX) Feb 22, 2017Directed energy atmospheric lens could revolutionise future battlefields  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 |
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