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 Iranian Satellite Once Derided as ‘Tumbling Webcam in Space’ Snaps Pics of US’s Largest Mideast Base Moscow (Sputnik) Aug 03, 2020 The images were reportedly obtained amid the ongoing massive war games in southern Iran involving multiple branches of the armed forces, including elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) formations. The IRGC has released detailed images of Al-Udeid Air Base – the Qatar-based home of the US military’s Central Command, with the snaps taken by Iran’s new domestically-developed ‘Noor’ (Light) military satellite. The images include several detailed snaps of the airbase itself, with the pic … |
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  Hungary upgrades military with delivery of German tanksWashington DC (SPX) Jul 31, 2020 The Hungarian army received four refurbished Leopard 2 tanks from its German manufacturer as it awaits delivery of 44 upgraded tanks starting in 2023. … more   Iran rules out attack as cause of nuclear site incidentTehran (AFP) July 31, 2020 A member of an influential Iranian security body said on Friday it had ruled out drone or missile attacks as the cause of an incident at a nuclear site earlier this month. … more  Multidisciplinary teams selected to advance innovative capability ideas for future forceWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Aug 03, 2020 Seven teams led by Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers will each receive $3 to $5 million per year as part of the Seedlings for Disruptive Capabilities Program (SDCP) to execute t … more   Swiss Army Chooses Lockheed Martin’s Indago 3 UAS For Tactical Reconnaissance And SurveillanceVineyard UT (SPX) Aug 03, 2020 Armasuisse contracted Lockheed Martin (LMT) for a fleet of Indago 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Arm … more |
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  Lockheed, Boeing and Saab bid on Canada’s fighter jet contractWashington DC (SPX) Jul 31, 2020 Lockheed Martin, with its F-35 fighter plane, joined Boeing and Saab on Friday in submitting bids to build advanced aircraft for Canada’s armed forces. … more   US slaps sanctions on Chinese paramilitary body in XinjiangWashington (AFP) July 31, 2020 The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a major paramilitary group with vast interests in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, accusing it of abuses against Uighurs and other mostly Muslim groups. … more   DHS removes acting chief of intelligence and analysis after protest responseWashington DC (SPX) Jul 31, 2020 The Department of Homeland Security is removing its acting chief of intelligence and analysis amid criticism of his office’s role in responding to civil unrest in Portland, Ore. … more  India uses arrival of new fighter jets to warn ChinaNew Delhi (AFP) July 29, 2020 The first five Rafale fighter jets bought from France in a multi-billion-dollar deal landed in India on Wednesday, and the defence minister used their arrival to launch a veiled warning to neighbouring China over territorial tensions. … more  Senate abruptly cancels confirmation hearing for top Pentagon officialWashington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2020 A scheduled confirmation hearing for a senior civilian position in the Trump administration was was canceled at the last minute Thursday morning. … more |
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 South Korean general sacked over defector’s return  Pompeo warns of UN sanctions if Iran arms ban endsWashington (AFP) July 30, 2020 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday gave his clearest indication yet that the United States would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses. … more  |
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  China conducts military drills in South China SeaBeijing (AFP) July 30, 2020 Beijing recently conducted “high-intensity” naval exercises in the South China Sea, China’s defence ministry said Thursday, as tensions grow over the Asian power’s manoeuvres in the contested waters. … more  Pentagon to reposition forces in Europe after EUCOM posture reviewWashington DC (UPI) Jul 29, 2020 Defense Secretary Mark Esper revealed plans for U.S. forces in Europe on Wednesday, prior to an announced troop withdrawal from Germany. … more  Hong Kong row has ‘poisoned’ ties with UK: China ambassadorLondon (AFP) July 30, 2020 Britain’s “interventions” in Hong Kong have “seriously poisoned the atmosphere” of relations with China, Beijing’s ambassador in London warned Thursday. … more  US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from GermanyWashington (AFP) July 29, 2020 The United States will slash its military presence in Germany by 11,900 troops in what the Pentagon on Wednesday called a “strategic” repositioning, but President Donald Trump said was to punish Berlin for its weak defense spending. … more   China slams US threat of ‘consequences’ if Brazil picks Huawei 5GBeijing (AFP) July 30, 2020 Beijing on Thursday slammed US warnings of “consequences” if Brazil chooses Chinese telecoms company Huawei to develop its 5G network, accusing Washington of “unscrupulous oppression” of the country’s tech companies. … more |
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 Swiss Army Chooses Lockheed Martin’s Indago 3 UAS For Tactical Reconnaissance And SurveillanceVineyard UT (SPX) Aug 03, 2020  Armasuisse contracted Lockheed Martin (LMT) for a fleet of Indago 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army. Indago provides aerial reconnaissance in environments unreachable by normal fixed-wing, unmanned aircraft systems. The first phase comprises manufacturing development to optimize the In … more + VTOL demonstration at JEB Little Creek showcases REALL Technology + Image processing algorithm allows indoor drones to fly autonomously + AFLCMC Awards Skyborg Contract + Drones and artificial intelligence show promise for conservation of farmland bird nests + VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight + Israeli-built drone for German air force has first successful flight + Trump eases controls on armed drone exports |
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 Northrop Grumman to provide key electronic warfare capabilities for AC MC-130J aircraftRolling Meadows IL (SPX) Jul 30, 2020  Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to provide the prime mission equipment for the Sierra Nevada Corporation-led AC/MC-130J Radio Frequency Countermeasure (RFCM) program. Northrop Grumman’s RFCM system utilizes the latest in antenna, amplifier and electronics technology. This technology provides superior situational awareness and better enables aircraft survivability in operatio … more + South Korea’s first military satellite launched + Alion to provide support to USAF for spectrum management + SpaceX launches South Korean communications satellite + Airbus signs contract with UK Ministry of Defence for Skynet 6A satellite + UK Govt to acquire OneWeb satellite constellation + USSF Commercial SATCOM Office announces development of new security program + FFI selects GomSpace to build military communication satellite |
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 Eight still missing after US Marine amphibious vehicle sinksLos Angeles (AFP) July 31, 2020  Eight military personnel remained missing at sea Friday nearly a full day after a US Marine amphibious assault vehicle sank in deep water off the California coast during training exercises. Officials at Camp Pendleton in southern California said that one of eight Marines rescued in the mishap off the shore of San Clemente Island was declared dead after being taken to hospital and two more re … more + Marines begin deactivation of all tank battalions + U.S. Army requests design proposals to replace M-2 Bradley tank + US Air Force Orders Latest Northrop Grumman LITENING Targeting Pod Upgrade + British army to cut armored vehicles acquired for war in Afghanistan + Oshkosh Defense to build 248 JLTVs in $127.7M Pentagon contract + GM Defense wins $214.3M contract to build troop carriers + U.S. Army to seek 10,000 recruits during ‘Army National Hiring Day’ |
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 GAO report: Pentagon has not considered contractors’ climate change risksWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2020  The Pentagon has not taken contractors’ risks because of climate change into account, a Government Accountability Office report released Wednesday says. The 45-page report notes that the Defense Department has regarded climate change as a threat to operations since 2010. The report details a review of acquisition and supply processes, as well as mission assurance processes, to protect o … more + Airbus ex-subsidiary facing corruption trial in Britain + Hungary upgrades military with delivery of German tanks + Senate abruptly cancels confirmation hearing for top Pentagon official + Army hires consulting team to review climate, culture at Ft. Hood + Coronavirus bill includes $29B for weapons programs, defense contractors + State Dept approves possible $59.6M sale of training ammo to Kuwait + US Senate passes $740.5 bn defense bill that would rename bases |
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 US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from GermanyWashington (AFP) July 29, 2020  The United States will slash its military presence in Germany by 11,900 troops in what the Pentagon on Wednesday called a “strategic” repositioning, but President Donald Trump said was to punish Berlin for its weak defense spending. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the Pentagon will be sending home about 6,400 of its military personnel in Germany, and move nearly 5,600 to other NATO … more + In pulling troops, Trump doesn’t hide spite for Merkel + U.S. 7th Army prepares for ‘Saber Junction 20’ exercise + Russia jails US ex-marine for 9 years over police assault + Hong Kong row has ‘poisoned’ ties with UK: China ambassador + Poland says US to deploy troops on eastern border + Pentagon to reposition forces in Europe after EUCOM posture review + Beijing says troops disengaged on most of China-India border |
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 Scientists open new window into the nanoworldBoulder CO (SPX) Jul 20, 2020  University of Colorado Boulder researchers have used ultra-fast extreme ultraviolet lasers to measure the properties of materials more than 100 times thinner than a human red blood cell. The team, led by scientists at JILA, reported its new feat of wafer-thinness this week in the journal Physical Review Materials. The group’s target, a film just 5 nanometers thick, is the thinnest material … more + The smallest motor in the world + Crystalline ‘nanobrush’ clears way to advanced energy and information tech + Transporting energy through a single molecular nanowire + To make an atom-sized machine, you need a quantum mechanic + Magnetic nanoparticles help researchers remotely release adrenal hormones + New DNA origami motor breaks speed record for nano machines |
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 Iraqi policemen killed protesters with hunting rifles; 2 rockets hit Baghdad airportBaghdad (AFP) July 30, 2020  Iraqi policemen using their own hunting rifles killed protesters in the capital Baghdad this week, the government said, adding that the perpetrators had been suspended. “According to eyewitnesses and forensic data, hunting rifles killed” two protesters, Interior Minister Othman al-Ghanemi told reporters on Thursday. The minister gave the names of three policemen and displayed the arms a … more + Third Iraq protester dies of tear gas canister wound this week + Two protesters in first Iraq deaths under new PM: medics + Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad + US general sees Iraq troop drawdown as IS threat dims + US presence cause of insecurity: Khamenei tells visiting Iraq PM + Mawla the ‘Destroyer’, brutal new head of IS group + Rare daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits |
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 Pompeo warns of UN sanctions if Iran arms ban endsWashington (AFP) July 30, 2020  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday gave his clearest indication yet that the United States would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses. Russia and China, two of the Permanent Five nations that enjoy veto power on the Security Council, want the UN embargo on selling conventional weapons to Iran to end on October 18 as laid out under a 2015 resolution. Pompeo … more + South Korean general sacked over defector’s return + Iran rules out attack as cause of nuclear site incident + Japan court recognises more Hiroshima bomb survivors + Relics of its golden past, Mosul’s trains left to rust + North Korea’s Kim says nuclear deterrent crucial + Iran arms embargo lapse would ‘intensify’ regional violence: US envoy + Iran says passengers can sue US for endangering flight |
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 China’s factory activity noses up in July as demand growsBeijing (AFP) July 31, 2020  Factory activity in China edged upwards in July as the country’s manufacturing sector gathered pace after a sharp coronavirus hit and demand gradually rebounded, according to official data published Friday. China’s closely watched Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a key gauge of manufacturing activity, has bounced back after measures to curb the coronavirus caused a dramatic plunge in Februa … more + EU-Vietnam trade deal begins Saturday + China’s young jobseekers struggle despite economic recovery + Panasonic warns of annual profit dive over virus woes + China slams EU export curbs on Hong Kong over security law + Hong Kong economy reels as tough virus restrictions implemented + Asia markets slip as dour US data reinforce worries over virus + LVMH reports rebound in China luxury sales |
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 Tunisia navy rescues 70 migrants on boat from LibyaTunis (AFP) July 31, 2020  The Tunisian navy on Friday rescued 70 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on a sinking rubber boat headed to Italy from Libya, the defence ministry said. Ministry spokesman Mohamed Zekri told AFP the boat had broken down in international waters and was taking on water when the navy intervened at around 1:00 am local time. Five women and four children, including a months-old infant, were am … more + Land exposed to extreme coastal flooding to double due to climate change + Scientists attempt to model spread of social unrest, riots + Snapchat grudges, COVID-19 pressures drive US shooting epidemic + Myanmar army sacks officers over landslide tragedy + Iran says damage at nuclear site ‘significant’ + More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide + Iran reports ‘accident’ at nuclear site, warns enemies |
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 China marching to Mars for humanity’s better shared futureBeijing (XNA) Jul 24, 2020  With the carrier rocket Long March-5 lifting off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Thursday, China’s Mars probe Tianwen-1 has embarked on its maiden voyage to brave the challenge of orbiting, landing and deploying a rover on the red planet in one single mission. “Tianwen,” the name of China’s Martian exploration project, comes from the long poem “Tianwen,” meaning Heavenly Questi … more + From the Moon to Mars: China’s long march in space + Tianwen 1 probe to soon blast off for Mars + China’s newest carrier rocket fails in debut mission + China’s tracking ship wraps up satellite launch monitoring + Final Beidou launch marks major milestone in China’s space effort + Satellite launch center Wenchang eyes boosting homestay, catering sectors + Private investment fuels China commercial space sector growth |
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 China halts HK extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UKBeijing (AFP) July 28, 2020  China announced the suspension Tuesday of Hong Kong’s extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and Britain in a tit-for-tat move following similar decisions by those countries over a controversial new security law. Western nations have angered Beijing over their responses to the law imposed on Hong Kong which they see as an erosion of the civil liberties and human rights the city has enjo … more + Anger grows over Hong Kong university sacking of activist + Hong Kong disqualifications, arrests deepen purge fears + Student arrests in Hong Kong deepen ‘white terror’ fears + Former Chinese top banker pleads guilty to massive graft + Singapore PM hopes businesses stay in Hong Kong + University sacks Hong Kong protest leader loathed by China + New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong |
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