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  Beirut (AFP) April 7, 2017 US forces fired a barrage of cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase Friday in response to what President Donald Trump called a "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on the Damascus regime. The massive strike - the first direct US action against President Bashar al-Assad's government and Trump's biggest military decision since taking office - marked a dramatic escalation in American involvement in Syria's six-year civil war. It followed days of outrage at images of dead children and victims sufferi ... read more |
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Sarin: lethal nerve gas that kills in minutesWashington (AFP) April 7, 2017 The United States believes the Syrian government employed a sarin-like nerve agent in Tuesday's deadly attack in the country's northwest. Here are the key facts about sarin, which was discovered in Nazi Germany. ... more  
India inks weapons deal worth nearly $2 bn with IsraelNew Delhi (AFP) April 7, 2017 India will buy nearly $2 billion worth of weapons technology from Israel in what's being described as the "largest defence contract" ever signed by the military exporting giant. ... more  
Philippine military to upgrade island facilities, not launch land grabManila (AFP) April 7, 2017 The Philippines' military said Friday that it plans to upgrade and improve facilities on islands it already occupies in the disputed South China Sea, not embark on a new land grab. ... more 
UN divided over Syria gas attack probe as US launches missile strikeUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 7, 2017 The UN Security Council failed Thursday to reach agreement on demands for a thorough investigation of the suspected chemical attack in Syria, as the United States launched a barrage of missiles against a Syrian airfield. ... more |
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AF announces major changes to space enterpriseWashington DC (AFNS) Apr 06, 2017 The Air Force announced five major organization and management changes to its space enterprise April 4, 2017. "For decades, the men and women of our Air Force delivered effects from space to give ou ... more  
US Military Satellite Production Rates Boosted by 3-D Printed PartsWashington DC (Sputnik) Apr 06, 2017 Lockheed Martin said that using parts made from 3-D printers has cut four months from the production schedule for components used in the US Air Force's Advanced Extremely High Frequency military sat ... more 
Roccor signs deal with AF Research Lab for Upcoming Commercial ProcurementLongmont CO (SPX) Apr 06, 2017 Roccor has announced the company finalized an agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL) to license patents of High Strain Component (HSC) technology. The patent ... more  
US confident it can thwart N.Korean missiles: US generalWashington (AFP) April 6, 2017 The Pentagon can defend against any North Korean missile threat, but Pyongyang's rapidly evolving weapons program is shrinking the warning time ahead of a launch, a top US general said Thursday. ... more 
IAI, Indian navy sign $1.6B contract for air defense systemsWashington (UPI) Apr 6, 2017 Israel Aerospace Industries was awarded contracts to deliver an air and missile defense system to the government of India. ... more 
Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefsManila (AFP) April 6, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he has ordered troops to deploy on unoccupied South China Sea islands, boosting the military presence on remote reefs claimed by Manila in a move that could provoke rival claimants including Beijing. ... more |
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Whiteflies provide insight into stabilizing manmade drones during takeoffTel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Apr 06, 2017 When whiteflies take off, they don't just spread their wings and fly. Just .03 of an inch long, these tiny insects possess a variety of sophisticated techniques that provide them with exceptional st ... more  
UN Security Council strongly condemns N.Korea missile testUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 6, 2017 The UN Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile test, calling it a "flagrant and provocative" defiance of UN resolutions. ... more 
Thai junta secures $58m for more Chinese tanksBangkok (AFP) April 4, 2017 Thailand's government on Tuesday agreed to buy 10 tanks from China for $58 million in the latest defence spending by a junta with a taste for Chinese hardware. ... more 
China protests to India over Dalai Lama visitBeijing (AFP) April 6, 2017 China said on Thursday that it has lodged an official protest with India over the visit of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to contested territory along the two countries' border. ... more |
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Raytheon received a $59 million contract to conduct further Multi-Object Kill Vehicle research for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Under the terms of the competitively awarded contract, Raytheon will support the Kill Vehicle technology risk reduction effort, which seeks to improve performance and reduce risks.
Work will be performed at Raytheon's facility in Tucson, Ariz. The U. ... more Hatzor, Israel (AFP) April 2, 2017Israel's latest missile interceptor enters service  Moscow (Sputnik) Apr 04, 2017Always on Guard: All You Need to Know About Russia's Missile Defense  Washington (UPI) Mar 31, 2017Raytheon completes ballistic missile radar detection test |
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 Washington (UPI) Apr 5, 2017  Brazilian defense officials are revisiting the idea of purchasing Pantsir-S1 air defense and artillery systems from Russia, according to state media reports.
The Pantsir-S1, also referred to as the SA-22 Greyhound by NATO, is a short-range air defense platform designed to protect military and civilian infrastructures. The system is built to engage aerial targets such as planes, helicopt ... more Washington (AFP) April 5, 2017Latest NKorean missile was a Scud: US official Washington (UPI) Apr 6, 2017Rockwell Collins to begin work on second CRIIS system  Washington (AFP) April 6, 2017US confident it can thwart N.Korean missiles: US general |
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 Washington (UPI) Apr 5, 2017 
The U.S. Navy recently completed a round of tests with an updated variant of the Northrop Grumman-built MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle.
According to the manufacturer, enhancements included software designed to improve the aircraft's autonomous operational capabilities. Testers say the trials enable the platform to enter Early Operational Capability for the U.S. armed forces in ear ... more Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Apr 06, 2017Whiteflies provide insight into stabilizing manmade drones during takeoff  Beijing, China (SPX) Mar 29, 2017A novel hybrid UAV that may change the way people operate drones  Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017General Atomics building ground control station for drones |
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 Washington DC (AFNS) Apr 06, 2017 
The Air Force announced five major organization and management changes to its space enterprise April 4, 2017. "For decades, the men and women of our Air Force delivered effects from space to give our joint warfighting forces in the field a distinct advantage over their adversaries," said acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow.
"The Air Force has been researching, experimenting, ... more Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017Battle of the ModRecs Lays Groundwork for Improved Spectrum Management  Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017Israel taps Elbit Systems for advanced radios  Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017Hensoldt, Leonardo offering Mode 5 IFF systems |
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 Washington (UPI) Apr 4, 2017  The U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman with a $48 million contract modification to support development for its Integrated Battle Command System.
Northrop Grumman will perform engineering and manufacturing services for the the system's development in addition to providing continuity during the product's transition.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the work will be perf ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 31, 2017General Dynamics, US Ordnance share contract for M2 machineguns  Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017General Dynamics contracted for tank ammo cartridges  Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017Rheinmetall subsidiary receives orders for mine-clearance systems |
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 New Delhi (AFP) April 7, 2017 
India will buy nearly $2 billion worth of weapons technology from Israel in what's being described as the "largest defence contract" ever signed by the military exporting giant.
The deal will see state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries provide India with an advanced defence system of medium-range surface-to-air missiles, launchers and communications technology, the company said in a statemen ... moreWashington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017Israel's Delek Group sets sights on global stage  Washington (AFP) March 30, 2017Trump lifts rights conditions on Bahrain arms sales  Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Trump pressured to approve defense deals with India |
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 Beijing (AFP) April 3, 2017  The first summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will be of "great significance" for global peace, the two countries' top diplomats agreed ahead of the meeting.
News of the telephone call between the US and Chinese top envoys came soon after the publication of an interview with Trump, in which he warned that America was prepared to act unilaterally to ... more Washington (UPI) Apr 5, 2017U.S., Lithuanian troops conduct Savage Wolf exercise  Khan Sheikhun , Syria (AFP) April 5, 2017Russia defends Syria against 'chemical attack' outcry  Manila (AFP) April 6, 2017Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs |
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 Bath, UK (SPX) Apr 04, 2017 
University of Bath scientists have used gold spring-shaped coils 5,000 times thinner than human hairs with powerful lasers to enable the detection of twisted molecules, and the applications could improve pharmaceutical design, telecommunications and nanorobotics.
Molecules, including many pharmaceuticals, twist in certain ways and can exist in left or right 'handed' forms depending on how ... more Washington DC (SPX) Apr 04, 2017Photonic crystal and nanowire combo advances 'photonic integration'  Groningen, Netherlands (SPX) Apr 06, 2017Carbon nanotubes self-assemble into tiny transistors  Stanford CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2017New Nano Devices Could Withstand Extreme Environments in Space |
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 Arbil, Iraq (AFP) April 6, 2017 
The Islamic State group shot down an Iraqi helicopter operating over Mosul Thursday, as security forces announced they recaptured another neighbourhood in their nearly six-month-old offensive against the jihadist stronghold.
The operation to retake west Mosul - which the helicopter was supporting when it was downed - has become a slow, grinding battle that has taken a heavy toll on civilia ... moreBaghdad (AFP) April 5, 2017Iraq urges residents in IS-held areas to shelter at home  Baghdad (AFP) April 3, 2017Trump son-in-law Kushner visits Iraq, meets PM  Hasan Sham Camp, Iraq (AFP) March 31, 2017At Iraq camp, UN chief urges more aid for people of Mosul |
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 Washington (AFP) April 4, 2017 
The United States and its allies would have "no defense" against large numbers of ground-launched cruise missiles of the type recently deployed by Russia, a top US general warned Tuesday.
Washington has repeatedly accused Moscow of deploying a land-based cruise missile system in contravention of a 1987 US-Russia arms control deal, known as the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).
Ge ... more Tehran (AFP) April 5, 2017Iran condemns 'all use of chemical weapons' in Syria  Washington (AFP) April 6, 2017Trump to Abe: US to boost military defense against NKorea United Nations, United States (AFP) April 6, 2017UN Security Council strongly condemns N.Korea missile test |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) April 6, 2017  Developing Asian countries will drive the world economy in the next two years, the Asian Development Bank said Thursday, but it warned of uncertainties from the United States and Europe.
Its flagship Asian Development Outlook said India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam will be behind an expected 5.7 percent increase in Asia-Pacific gross domestic product, with China's expansion seen moderati ... more Washington (AFP) April 3, 2017Trump seeks limits on visa program favored by tech sector  Beijing (AFP) April 2, 2017China to create new economic zone outside Beijing Beijing (AFP) April 4, 2017China plan for new economic zone sparks real estate frenzy |
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 Paris (AFP) March 29, 2017 
What's the difference between birds that get killed by cars, and those that don't?
The dead ones tend to have smaller brains, scientists who performed 3,521 avian autopsies said Wednesday.
What might be called the "bird brain rule" applies to different species, depending on the ratio of grey matter to body mass, they reported in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
Crows, for exa ... more Hammam Al-Alil, Iraq (AFP) April 6, 2017Mosul humanitarian crisis deepens as displacement peaks  Mocoa, Colombia (AFP) April 6, 2017Colombia opens probe into deadly landslide  Bogota (AFP) April 4, 2017Why is South America being hit by deadly landslides? |
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 Nanjing (XNA) Mar 31, 2017 
Yuanwang space tracking ships, which follows the progress of satellites and other space-bound craft, will carry out 19 maritime space monitoring missions in 2017, according to the maritime satellite measurement and control authority on Wednesday.
Yuanwang-5 left port Wednesday and Yuanwang-6 started its journey Monday.
Yuanwang-7 and the rocket transporting fleet will set sail in Apr ... more Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017China Develops Spaceship Capable of Moon Landing  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 |
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 Los Angeles (AFP) April 5, 2017 
Federal agents in California on Wednesday raided two homes and a business allegedly connected to a $50 million visa fraud scheme that benefited up to 100 Chinese nationals.
Authorities said the key suspects in the case helped wealthy Chinese obtain residency visas in the United States in exchange for bogus investments.
According to an affidavit by an FBI agent involved in the probe, Vict ... more Hong Kong (AFP) April 3, 2017Hong Kong anti-graft body arrests 72 over vote-rigging  Beijing (AFP) April 5, 2017Billionaire Warren Buffet becomes face of Coke in China  Hong Kong (AFP) April 2, 2017Warhol Mao portrait fetches $12.7m in Hong Kong auction |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) April 7, 2017  The UN Security Council failed Thursday to reach agreement on demands for a thorough investigation of the suspected chemical attack in Syria, as the United States launched a barrage of missiles against a Syrian airfield.
During a closed-door meeting, the top UN body discussed three separate draft resolutions on the inquiry, but there was no vote on any of the texts.
The disarray at the U ... more Beirut (AFP) April 6, 2017Syria 'chemical' attack: what we know Washington (AFP) April 7, 2017Sarin: lethal nerve gas that kills in minutes Washington (AFP) April 5, 2017Number of foreign jihadists in Iraq and Syria unknown: US |
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 Washington (UPI) Apr 3, 2017  Scientists at Macquarie University have developed a laser similar to the sci-fi superlaser used by the Death Star in Star Wars. A superlaser combines the multiple laser beams into a single beam.
"Researchers are developing high power lasers to combat threats to security from the increased proliferation of low-cost drones and missile technology," Rich Mildren, an associate professor of p ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017German scientists focus radiation of 10,000 suns with new light array  Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017Scientists find out where laser energy goes when a beam is fired into plasma  Glasgow, Scotland (SPX) Mar 27, 2017Where does laser energy go after being fired into plasma? |
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