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  Los Angeles AFB CA (SPX) Jun 21, 2017 The U.S. Air Force released two technical reports demonstrating that the Global Positioning System (GPS) continues to deliver exceptional performance to civilian users around the world. GPS is a U.S. Air Force satellite system that provides highly dependable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services to military and civilian users around the world, free of direct user charges. Operated by the 50th Space Wing at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, the GPS constellation provides precise PNT ... read more |
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Tillerson urges China to put more pressure on N. KoreaWashington (AFP) June 22, 2017 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday urged Chinese officials to apply greater diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea to force Pyongyang to rein in its nuclear weapons program. ... more  
NATO jet approaches Russian defence minister's planeMoscow (AFP) June 21, 2017 A NATO military plane on Wednesday approached the plane of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu above the Baltic Sea, Russian news agencies reported, the third such encounter in three days. ... more  
IS blows up Mosul mosque where Baghdadi became 'caliph'Baghdad (AFP) June 21, 2017 Jihadists on Wednesday blew up Mosul's iconic leaning minaret and the adjacent mosque where their leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2014 declared himself "caliph" in his only public appearance, Iraqi officials said. ... more 
Deep in Mosul, US forces support Iraq's fightMosul, Iraq (AFP) June 21, 2017 In a once-plush house in west Mosul, a handful of US soldiers watch on as an Iraqi commander barks orders over the radio to his troops fighting jihadists little more than a mile away. ... more |
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Congress considering restart of F-22 programWashington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 The House Armed Services Committee is currently reviewing a classified report it ordered last year on restarting production of the F-22 Raptor, according to a spokesperson for the committee. ... more  
Social media 'bots' from Russia distorting global politics: studyWashington (AFP) June 20, 2017 A wave of "computational propaganda," largely driven by Russia, is impacting politics around the world by spreading misinformation designed to manipulate public opinion, researchers said Tuesday. ... more  
OHB Italia sign contract to launch PRISMA Italian satellite with ArianespaceParis, France (SPX) Jun 20, 2017 OHB Italia Spa and Arianespace have announced the signature of the launch contract for the Italian Space Agency's PRISMA (PRecursore IperSpettrale della Missione Applicativa) satellite. The la ... more 
India's 'Baahubali' GSLV MK III Lifts Less Luggage Than Lighter RocketsChennai (IANS) Jun 20, 2017 The "Baahubali" or "fat boy" of Indian rockets - GSLV Mk III - weighs several tonnes more than some of the other expendable rockets in the world but its carrying capacity is far less, say experts. ... more  
Boeing Streamlining Defense and Space Unit to boost competitivenessArlington, VA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017 Boeing is taking the next step in making its Defense, Space and Security (BDS) unit more globally competitive by eliminating a layer of executive oversight. "We need to be an agile organizatio ... more  
Leonardo receives NATO surveillance system contractWashington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 Leonardo has received a contract to provide services and develop logistical and control systems for NATO's Alliance Ground Surveillance program, the company announced on Wednesday. ... more |
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 Raytheon, Kongsberg to bid for Navy missile contract  
New SM-6 missile variant to begin at-sea testingWashington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 Raytheon's newest SM-6 missile interceptor is closer to low-rate initial production following successful completion of its final land-based test. ... more  
Navistar awarded $18.8 million contract for Iraq MTVsWashington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 Navistar Defense has received an $18.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture and deliver 115 International 7000 MV Medium Tactical Vehicles to Iraq. ... more 
Prague aims to halt EU gun control lawPrague (AFP) June 14, 2017 Czech authorities said Wednesday they will ask the European Court of Justice to strike down new EU gun control rules that have its hunters and gun collectors up in arms. ... more 
Gentex receives $51 million contract for helmetsWashington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 Gentex Corporation has received a $51 million contract to provide for more than 35,000 Enhanced Combat Helmets to the U.S. Marine Corps. ... more |
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  Seoul (AFP) June 13, 2017 
South Korea said Tuesday a drone believed sent from North Korea had been spying on a US missile defence system before it crashed.
The remains of the small drone, which was equipped with a camera, were retrieved by the South's military last week from a hillside where it had crash-landed close to the heavily-fortified inter-Korean border.
The military analysed the contents of the camera's ... more Seoul (AFP) June 9, 2017Seoul trapped between a rock and a THAAD place; NK tests cruise missile Seoul (AFP) June 7, 2017S. Korea to freeze new THAAD deployment pending probe  Saint Petersburg (AFP) June 3, 2017Russia nears deal to sell air-defence system to Turkey |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 
Israel Aerospace Industries has announced a successful firing trial of its new long-range LORA missile against a pre-planned target.
LORA, or long-range artillery weapon system, is made up of a tactical ground-to-ground missile with a range of nearly 249 miles and a precision range of 32 feet of better.
In the firing trial, part of a conclusive stage for the sale of the system to ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017Raytheon, Kongsberg to bid for Navy missile contract Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017New SM-6 missile variant to begin at-sea testing  Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017Raytheon receives $618 million contract for SM-2 missiles |
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 Los Angeles CA (Sputnik) Jun 21, 2017 
A California-based defense company this week announced that it will be rolling out a new set of drones to fly as robotic wingmen for human fighter pilots. Kratos Defense and Security Solutions developed the UTAP-22 Mako with funding from DIUx, the US Defense Department's Silicon Valley laboratory.
Kratos, with the backing of the Air Force Research Labs, has also separately showcased the XQ ... more Brussels (AFP) June 16, 2017EU unveils plans to regulate drones by 2019  Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017Insitu receives $45 million contract extension for SOCOM UAVs  Beirut (AFP) June 20, 2017US-led coalition downs Iran-made drone in Syria |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 13, 2017  Harris Corp. RF Communications was awarded a $255 million maximum-ceiling contract for the Special Operations Forces Tactical Communications Next Generation Manpack, or STC NGMP, radio, the Department of Defense announced on Monday.
The contract is in support of the Special Operations Commands Capital Equipment Replacement Program, which includes replacing legacy models of man portable ... more Munich, Germany (SPX) Jun 08, 2017Airbus provides German troops with support communications at 15 sites worldwide  Singapore (SPX) May 30, 2017Airbus further extends channel partner program for military satellite communications in Asia  Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Radio communications have surprising influence on Earth's near-space environment |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 
SkyStriker, a tactical and loitering aerial munition system for precise airstrikes, has been spotlighted at the Paris Air Show by Elbit Systems Ltd. of Israel.
SkyStriker is a remotely operated electro-optical munition that is capable of locating and striking targets marked by an operator on the ground. It features an electric propulsion system that provides a low acoustic signature and ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017Australia tests combat recon vehicles  Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017NCI wins place on $37.4B C4ISR-related contract vehicle Prague (AFP) June 14, 2017Prague aims to halt EU gun control law |
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 Riyadh (AFP) June 19, 2017 
Saudi Arabia said Monday it had seized weapons from a boat captured after the navy fired warning shots at vessels approaching a Gulf oil platform, at a time of tensions with Iran and Qatar.
Three small boats entered Saudi territorial waters at about 8:30 pm on Friday and "headed at speed towards platforms of (the) Saudi oil field of Marjan", a government statement said.
Saudi naval force ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 15, 2017Mattis, Dunford press Congress for increased, stable budgets  Washington (UPI) Jun 14, 2017Senate narrowly defeats resolution blocking Saudi arms sale  Washington (UPI) Jun 12, 2017Dassault, Indian partner breaking ground on facility |
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 Beijing (AFP) June 19, 2017 
A Chinese naval fleet is steaming towards the Baltic Sea to participate in joint exercises with Russia, with the show of force to take place after US President Donald Trump visits NATO ally Poland next month.
The three ships, headed by the Changsha destroyer, will link up with Russian vessels for drills near St Petersburg and Kaliningrad, Chinese state media reported.
Russia and China ha ... moreMoscow (AFP) June 21, 2017NATO jet approaches Russian defence minister's plane Vilnius (AFP) June 19, 2017NATO holds first war games on vulnerable Baltic corridor  Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017Russian jet conducts 'unsafe' intercept of US plane |
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 Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jun 20, 2017 
Researchers have now managed to pinpoint what happens when light is absorbed by extremely small nanoclusters of silver atoms. The results may have useful application in the development of biosensors and in imaging.
By combining chemistry and nanotechnology, the research community in recent years has developed a kind of extremely small nanoclusters consisting of only a few noble metal atoms ... more Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Chemists perform surgery on nanoparticles  Chicago IL (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Superconducting nanowire memory cell, miniaturized technology  Liverpool UK (SPX) Jun 15, 2017Nanotechnology reveals hidden depths of bacterial 'machines' |
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 Paris (AFP) June 20, 2017 
The death of two journalists in Mosul has highlighted once more the particular dangers of covering the battle to recapture the Iraqi city from Islamic State group fighters.
A mine blast killed Iraqi Kurdish journalist Bakhtiyar Addad, 28, on Monday. His French colleague Stephan Villeneuve later died of his wounds and two other French journalists were wounded.
They were accompanying Iraq ... moreMosul, Iraq (AFP) June 21, 2017Deep in Mosul, US forces support Iraq's fight Baghdad (AFP) June 21, 2017IS blows up Mosul mosque where Baghdadi became 'caliph'  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) June 20, 2017Iraqi forces advance in Mosul Old City, rescue civilians |
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 Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017  Washington will host two of China's most senior officials Wednesday to deepen the dialogue between the world's greatest powers and test Beijing's willingness to turn the screw on North Korea.
President Donald Trump's administration has had mixed results in its efforts to shake up US foreign policy, but officials feel they have made inroads with China that could prove productive.
In April ... more Tehran (AFP) June 19, 2017Iran sends a message with missile strike in Syria  Beijing (AFP) June 20, 2017N. Korea tour firms mull ban on Americans after Warmbier death Washington (AFP) June 22, 2017Tillerson urges China to put more pressure on N. Korea |
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 Tokyo (AFP) June 19, 2017 
Japan unexpectedly slumped back into a trade deficit for the first time in four months, as soaring energy import bills offset growth in the country's shipments abroad, government data showed Monday.
Japan logged a surprise deficit of 203 billion yen ($1.8 billion), the first red ink in four months, according to data from the finance ministry, despite market expectations for a surplus.
"C ... more Washington (AFP) June 19, 2017NAFTA renegotiation may extend into 2018: US official  Yangon (AFP) June 20, 2017China freezes bank accounts of over 100 Myanmar traders  Conakry (AFP) June 14, 2017French miner signs Guinea bauxite deal with Franco-Asian consortium |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 21, 2017 
FLIR Surveillance has been awarded a $17.9 million for the procurement of Forward Looking Infra-red SAFIRE 380 systems for the Coast Guard, the Department of Defense announced Monday.
The contract includes parts, control units, installation, software, engineering and logistical support for the systems. 19 FLIRs will be procured for the Coast Guard's HC-27J surveillance plane fleet.
... more Lisbon (AFP) June 18, 2017Portugal forest fire kills 24, injures 20  Batang Hari, Indonesia (AFP) June 16, 2017As homelands devastated, Indonesian tribe turns to Islam  Paris (AFP) June 16, 2017Europe's dilemma - how to deal with returning jihadists |
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 Beijing (XNA) Jun 21, 2017 
China's Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft completed its second docking with Tiangong-2 space lab at 2:55 p.m. Monday, after flying around the space lab.
Tianzhou-1 separated from Tiangong-2 on Monday morning and remained at distance of five kilometers behind the space lab for about 90 minutes.
Then, it was commanded to fly around Tiangong-2 from behind to a distance of five kilometers in f ... more Xichang (XNA) Jun 20, 2017New broadcasting satellite fails to enter preset orbit  Jiuquan (XNA) Jun 19, 2017China to launch four more probes before 2021  Beijing (XNA) Jun 16, 2017China launches remote-sensing micro-nano satellites |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) June 19, 2017 
Gruelling foot drills and camouflage uniforms are part of life for some Hong Kongers as military-style youth groups become increasingly popular, despite the fact there is no army to join.
Some follow the traditions of former British colonial forces, while others are newly invented military-flavoured boot camps designed to keep young people in shape.
But as the semi-autonomous city prepar ... more Beijing (AFP) June 20, 2017China shames jaywalkers through facial recognition  Beijing (AFP) June 16, 2017China executives tied to Communist Party critic convicted Beijing (AFP) June 17, 2017US billionaire brings Dutch painters to China's masses |
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 Washington (AFP) June 19, 2017 
Google is stepping up its efforts to block "extremist and terrorism-related videos" over its platforms, using a combination of technology and human monitors.
The measures announced Sunday come on the heels of similar efforts unveiled by Facebook last week, and follow a call by the Group of Seven leaders last month for the online giants to do more to curb online extremist content.
"While ... more Bamako (AFP) June 19, 2017Two dead as suspected jihadists attack Mali tourist resort  Stockholm (AFP) June 16, 2017Sharp rise in violent Islamist extremists in Sweden: intelligence Moscow (AFP) June 16, 2017Russia says may have killed IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 14, 2017 
The Missile Defense Agency is looking into acquiring and deploying a laser-armed drone to intercept and shoot down intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The MDA Advanced Technology Directorate has said it needs a high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle with sufficient payload capacity to carry a high-energy laser. It would be designed to intercept ICBMs during their boost ph ... more Washington (AFP) April 8, 2017Laser weapons edge toward use in US military  Washington (UPI) Apr 3, 2017Researchers create Star Wars 'superlaser' in the lab  Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017German scientists focus radiation of 10,000 suns with new light array |
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