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February 18, 2016

China deploys missiles on disputed South China Sea island: report
Washington (AFP) Feb 17, 2016
China has deployed a surface-to-air missile system on one of its contested islands in the South China Sea, a report said Tuesday just as President Barack Obama called for "tangible steps" to reduce tensions in the region. Fox News said that images from civilian firm ImageSat International show two batteries of eight missile launchers and a radar system arrived within the past week on Woody Island, part of the Paracels chain. A US warship last month sailed close to another island in the chain - ... read more

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US F-22 stealth fighters fly over S. Korea in show of force Four US F-22 stealth fighters flew across South Korea Wednesday to an air base near Seoul where they are being deployed in a show of force following Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests. ... more		Saab, Indian firm in joint venture for missile programs Saab is forming a joint venture in India with Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. for India's SRSAM and VSHORAD air defense programs. ... more		Israel Aerospace Industries unveils new loitering munitions Israel Aerospace Industries revealed several new loitering munitions at the 2016 Singapore Airshow, including a new variant of the Harpy. ... more
				US approves F-16 sale to Pakistan The United States said Friday it had approved selling up to eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, along with training, radar and other equipment, worth a total of $699 million. ... more		Radar reveals the hidden secrets of wombat warrens For the first time ever, researchers from the University of Adelaide have been able to non-invasively study the inner workings of wombat warrens, with a little help from ground-penetrating radar. De ... more

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan completes sea trials The U.S. Navy's Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan completed sea trials following over a year of shipyard maintenance. ... more		Mission teams prepare for critical days Moments after Sentinel-3A separates from its rocket, a team of European mission control specialists will assume control, shepherding the new spacecraft through its critical first days in space. ... more		Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam Brazil's Congress passes bill easing environmental licensing rules		Raytheon developing radar upgrade for Patriot system The main radar array of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense system is being upgraded by Raytheon for enhanced 360-degree coverage capability. ... more
				NASA Radar Brings a New View of World Heritage Site In just two 10-minute overflights, an airborne NASA synthetic aperture radar proved it could pinpoint areas of disturbance in Peru's Nasca lines World Heritage Site. The data collected on the ... more		Turkey accuses Russia of new airspace violation Turkey on Saturday accused Russia of a fresh violation of its airspace, warning Moscow it would "face consequences" as relations between the two countries hit a new post-Cold War low. ... more

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Japan unveils first stealth fighter jet Japan on Thursday unveiled its first stealth fighter jet, officials said, with the maiden test flight planned for next month. ... more		Lockheed Martin UK supplying radar to Royal Navy Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems UK is to supply more than 60 new navigation radars to the Royal Navy under a Ministry of Defense contract. ... more		AI helps automate nuclear reactor licensing process at INL Battery sharing model boosts savings for local energy communities Bifacial CuInSe2 solar cells achieve record efficiency on transparent substrates		RAF tests Typhoon fighter enhancements The Royal Air Force has conducted flight trials of enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoons at a facility of BAE Systems in Britain. ... more
Saab supplying Croatia with coastal surveillance system Saab of Sweden reports it is supplying a second coastal surveillance and border protection system to Croatia. ... more		Israel to upgrade F-15I Ra'am fleet The Israeli Air Force is planning upgrades for its Boeing F-15I fleet while also moving forward with procuring Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. ... more		Lithuania uses Airbus helicopters for 24/7 SAR missions Lithuania's Ministry of Defense on Friday marked the entry into service of three Airbus AS365 N3 helicopters for around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations. ... more		Saab unveils Sea Giraffe 4A AESA naval radar Saab Defense and Security unveiled its latest naval radar system, the Sea Giraffe 4A, at the Surface Navy Association's 2016 National Symposium. ... more

	MH17 relatives demand release of radar images Relatives of those killed in the MH17 air disaster Wednesday urged Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to launch a global campaign to obtain radar images which may help pinpoint who fired a missile at the plane. ... more		Angola purchases maritime surveillance equipment, vessels Angola will establish maritime surveillance stations and acquire two fast-attack vessels following agreements signed by Angolan President Eduardo dos Santos with Finmeccanica subsidiaries. ... more

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn

China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam

Brazil's Congress passes bill easing environmental licensing rules

Russia Building a Powerful New Early Warning Radar Network		UTC delivers first sonar dome rubber window of new US Navy contract		Antarctic clouds studied again after 50-year break		NASA offers sneak peak at Christmas Eve asteroid		BAE Systems to provide radar support for U.S. Air Force
Aegis Ashore missile defense system goes online in Romania		Asteroid WT24 looks even better second time around		The "Radar Vision" Goes On - Two More Sentinel-1 Satellites		Raytheon's ANY/TPY-2 radar supports SM-3 in intercept test		Aegis Ashore is a Verified Hit

Seeking a new generation of light-based sensing systems

Cambridge Pixel provides Korean air bases with radar trackers

Revolutionary US destroyer begins sea trial: Navy

NAVSEA awards Harris Corporation radar upgrade contract

Northrop Grumman tests Battle Command System against cruise missiles

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