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  Beijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 Nightclubs have been raided, TV dramas targeted by censors and football matches postponed - China is tightening security and discipline to ensure a landmark Communist Party meeting passes off flawlessly. The police and censorship organs have kicked into high gear to prevent anything overshadowing the week-long, twice-a-decade congress which opens on October 18. The gathering is expected to hand President Xi Jinping a second five-year term as general secretary of the Communist Party, solidifying ... read more |
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Tokyo residents win compensation over US military base noiseTokyo (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 Some 1,000 Tokyo residents won compensation Wednesday over aircraft noise coming from a nearby US military base, but they lost a bid to halt flights at odd hours. ... more  
U.S. Army orders Saab's AT4CS weapon systemWashington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 Saab reports it is to supply the U.S. Army with shoulder-fired AT4CS RS anti-armor weapon systems. ... more 
SAIC seeks Army armored vehicle contractWashington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017 Science Applications International Corp. announced on Thursday that it plans to develop combat vehicle prototypes for the U.S. Army. ... more 
Army spotlights newest M1A2 Abrams variantWashington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 The U.S. Army has rolled out the newest variant of the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank with survivability enhancements and increased lethality. ... more |
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BAE Systems wins U.S. Army intelligence support contractWashington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017 BAE Systems has received a U.S. Army contract to assist a military intelligence brigade with intelligence and security support to enhance the situational awareness of troops deployed abroad. ... more  
Leonardo to provide new communications software for Australian submarinesWashington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017 Leonardo is to provide a software application to Royal Australian Navy submarines to upload and download data in a more managed way, the company said. ... more 
Finland issues RFI for aircraft weapons, equipmentWashington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017 A Request for Information about weapons and other equipment for Finland's HX fighter project has been sent by Finland to seven countries. ... more 
U.S. taps Elbit for pilot HUD display unitsWashington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017 The U.S. subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems Ltd has been given an additional component contract for Aviator Night Vision Imaging System Head-Up Displays. ... more 
Thales producing more Airbus flight simulators for Germany, FranceWashington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017 Thales will manufacture and deliver additional training simulators for Airbus' A400M transport and refueling aircraft to France and Germany, under an agreement between the two companies. ... more 
Multiple countries set to receive new eyes in the sky for Apache attack helicoptersWashington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017 The AH-64E Apache helicopter is slated to receive new eyes as Lockheed Martin receives a $337 million contract to supply multiple countries with the latest in target acquisition. ... more |
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US bombers overfly Korean peninsula in show of forceSeoul (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 The US has flown two supersonic heavy bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force against Pyongyang, staging the first night-time joint aviation exercises with Japan and South Korea. ... more  
New long range drones expected in 2018Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced Tuesday that the company has officially transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant, the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range. ... more 
Israeli artillery shells becoming precision guided weaponsWashington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017 Israel Aerospace Industries is to further develop, produce and supply the Israeli Army with course correction artillery fuzes, the company announced on Monday. ... more 
US sacks top navy commanders after deadly warship collisionTokyo (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 The US navy on Wednesday sacked two top commanders from a warship that was involved in a deadly collision with a tanker off Singapore, citing a "loss of confidence" in the officers. ... more |
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  Washington (AFP) Oct 6, 2017 
The US government has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system for $15 billion, the State Department said Friday.
"This sale furthers US national security and foreign policy interests, and supports the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of Iranian and other regional threats," a stateme ... more Sydney (AFP) Oct 3, 2017Australia's new frigates to feature long-range missile defence system  Dallas TX (SPX) Sep 26, 2017PAC-3 MSE Test Successful from Remote Launcher  Riyadh (AFP) Sept 24, 2017Saudi intercepts Yemen rebel missile |
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 Seoul (AFP) Oct 10, 2017 
South Korea said Tuesday it was maintaining full military readiness following intense speculation of a possible ballistic missile test by the North as it marks a key anniversary.
Tensions over North Korea's weapons programme have soared in recent months with Pyongyang launching a flurry of missiles and conducting its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in defiance of multiple sets of UN san ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Raytheon integrates Stinger missile with armored vehicle  Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017BAE contracted for additional advanced guided rockets for the Navy  Washington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017Japan to purchase AMRAAM missiles from United States |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017 
U.S Marines have tested small 3D-printed drones to demonstrate their flexibility and usefulness to troops in the field.
The testing of the additive-manufactured vehicles, supplied by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, took place late last month at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
"At this point we are focusing on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions," Eric Spero, ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017New long range drones expected in 2018 Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017BAE Systems, Cranfield University envision dual-mode UAVs |
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 Luxembourg (SPX) Oct 10, 2017 
SES reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, SES Government Solutions (SES GS), has won several key contracts to provide critically important managed network services leveraging SES's unique high throughput, low latency Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b satellite network capabilities. By the end of 2017, SES GS will be delivering nearly 4 Gigabits per second of managed O3b services supporting 13 sit ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017L3 satellite terminals for Air National Guard  Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 201782nd Airborne tests in-flight communication system for paratroopers  Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Asia-Pacific nation orders Harris communications gear, network |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017  The U.S. Army has rolled out the newest variant of the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank with survivability enhancements and increased lethality.
The first six M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3 initial production vehicles made their appearance earlier this month at Joint Systems Manufacturing Center workforce tank in Lima, Ohio.
"The Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 is the first in a series ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Australia seeks small diameter bombs from U.S. Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017BAE Systems wins U.S. Army intelligence support contract Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Israeli artillery shells becoming precision guided weapons |
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 London (AFP) Oct 10, 2017 
British military equipment maker BAE Systems said Tuesday it plans to cut almost 2,000 jobs, mainly owing to weaker demand for Hawk and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
There will be cutbacks in BAE's military, maritime and intelligence services divisions under moves to streamline the group overall.
"To ensure production continuity at competitive costs... and based on the profile of cu ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Leonardo opens new site in Australia  Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Australia to upgrade submarines, frigates  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017BAE Systems Australia to support Indigenous companies |
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 Washington (AFP) Oct 6, 2017 
President Donald Trump made a cryptic remark Thursday about the present time possibly representing the "calm before the storm," but declined to specify what specific crisis - if any - he was referring to.
Trump made the remark during a photo opportunity at the White House as he and First Lady Melania prepared to have dinner with military leaders and their spouses, following a meeting with ... more Manila (AFP) Oct 5, 2017Philippines hails US as top ally, welcomes war games  Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 29, 2017Hong Kong lawmaker guilty of desecrating Chinese flag  Washington (AFP) Sept 29, 2017Trump accepts Duterte's ASEAN summit invite after all |
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 Atlanta GA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers from the U.S. and Korea have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices. The device uses metallic nanoparticles to coat cellulose fibers in the paper, creating supercapacitor electrodes with high energy and power densities - and the best performance so far in a textile-based superc ... more Washington DC (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Tungsten offers nano-interconnects a path of least resistance  Houston TX (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Nanoscale islands dot light-driven catalyst  Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2017Nanoparticle supersoap creates 'bijel' with potential as sculptable fluid |
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 Hawija, Iraq (AFP) Oct 7, 2017 
One side of the billboard calls for jihad, while the other warns of death for smokers. Iraq's Hawija still bears clear signs of its three years under jihadist rule.
Islamic State group jihadists set fire to everything they could before they fled an Iraqi government offensive on the northern town in oil-rich Kirkuk province.
Thick black smoke billows from burning oil wells around the tow ... more Moscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Moscow says US 'pretending' to fight IS in Iraq  Paris (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Shock Iraq torture photos raise ethical dilemmas  Karbala, Iraq (AFP) Oct 9, 2017Young Iraqi given shot at governor's job after internet challenge |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017 
Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins are to upgrade a system enabling aircraft to control the ground launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Air Force announced this week.
U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command said the two contacts are for three years and worth $81 million each.
"The Airborne Launch Control System provides the strategic capability of survivable airborne ... moreSeoul (AFP) Oct 11, 2017US bombers overfly Korean peninsula in show of force  Seoul (AFP) Oct 10, 2017The rise of Kim Jong-Un's sister and image maker  Tehran (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Iran warns US on designating Guards terrorist group |
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 New York (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 
He has worked his way through refugee camps, capturing the stories of migrants across the world. Now celebrated Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has brought the fruits of his labor to New York, scattering over 300 works across the metropolis.
Weiwei's most ambitious outdoor project to date, "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" - which takes its name from a line in a poem by Robert Frost - formally op ... more Beijing (AFP) Oct 10, 2017IMF raises China growth forecast for 2017 to 6.8 pct  Stockholm (AFP) Oct 9, 2017Outsiders challenge Chicago school for Nobel economics prize  Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Researchers look for ancient trade routes at the bottom of the Mediterranean |
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 New Delhi (AFP) Oct 9, 2017 
India's top court ordered a temporary ban on the sale of firecrackers in New Delhi on Monday, ahead of the Diwali festival that leaves the city shrouded in toxic smog.
The decision comes a little over a week before Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights - when Delhi fills with acrid smoke from celebratory firecrackers set off day and night.
The onset of winter usually worsens the situat ... more Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Oct 10, 2017New military op in gang-plagued Rio favela  Preston, United Kingdom (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Hurricane survivors swap Caribbean seas for English peas  Tunis (AFP) Oct 9, 2017At least 8 migrants drown as boat collides with navy vessel: Tunisia |
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 Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017 
China launched three remote sensing satellites Friday on a Long March-2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The Yaogan-30 01 satellites will conduct electromagnetic probes and other experiments.
The launch is the 251st flight mission of the Long March rocket family.
span class="BDL">Source: a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com">Xin ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission  Adelaide, Australia (XNA) Oct 03, 2017UN official commends China's role in space cooperation  Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2017China's cargo spacecraft separates from Tiangong-2 space lab |
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 Beijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 
Nightclubs have been raided, TV dramas targeted by censors and football matches postponed - China is tightening security and discipline to ensure a landmark Communist Party meeting passes off flawlessly.
The police and censorship organs have kicked into high gear to prevent anything overshadowing the week-long, twice-a-decade congress which opens on October 18.
The gathering is expected ... more Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 11, 2017Hong Kongers must stand up for China, says leader Lam  Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 4, 2017Former Hong Kong leader appears in court over sandwich 'attack'  Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 3, 2017Hong Kong democracy activist in court for throwing 'smelly' sandwich |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Oct 7, 2017 
The "final large fight" in Iraq against the Islamic State group will take place on the border with Syria, a general in a US-led coalition against the jihadists said Saturday.
He spoke two days after Iraqi forces recaptured the northern town of Hawija, the centre of one of the jihadist group's two remaining enclaves in Iraq.
"The next fight and the final large fight will be in the Middle ... more Brussels (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Belgium seeks to bring back children stranded by IS  Beirut (AFP) Oct 5, 2017Major battlefronts against IS in Iraq and Syria  The Hague (AFP) Oct 4, 2017Sarin used in Syria 5 days before Khan Sheikhun: OPCW |
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 Sunnyvale CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a nine-month, $9.4 million contract to develop a Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept, the agency announced Oct. 5.
"Our Low Power Laser Demonstrator concept puts advanced beam control systems and a fiber laser on a high-performance, high-altitude platform to maximize risk reduction value over the demonstrat ... more White Sands Missile Range NM (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Upgraded Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017ATHENA laser testbed system successfully shoots down drones  Washington (UPI) Aug 24, 2017DOD to invest $17M on laser weapons research in New Mexico |
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