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  Columbia, MD (SPX) Feb 17, 2017 Though not visible to the naked eye or even with binoculars, the green-tailed Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova (HMP) did not escape the gaze of the world-renowned Arecibo Observatory. Scientists from the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) and the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) at Arecibo Observatory have been studying the comet with radar to better understand its solid nucleus and the dusty coma that surrounds it. "Comets are remnants of the planet formin ... read more |
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Beijing MST Radar detection of the lower, middle and upper atmosphereBeijing MST (Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere) Radar is one of the largest facilities within the Chinese Meridian Project (a chain of diverse ground-based remote sensing facilities for monitoring ... more 
Asteroid resembles dungeons and dragons diceRadar images of asteroid 2017 BQ6 were obtained on Feb. 6 and 7 with NASA's 70-meter (230-foot) antenna at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California. They reveal an irregular, an ... more  
Saudi Arabia to get more radars for F-15 fleetBoeing received an $18 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide AN/APG-63(V) radars for Saudi Arabia's F-15SA aircraft. ... more 
Lockheed completes inlet coating repair on F-22Lockheed Martin has completed its first maintenance and repair of the special exterior coatings of an F-22 Raptor's inlets. ... more |
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U.S. Navy deploys new 'digital quarterback' in JapanThe U.S. Navy is strengthening airborne radar and detection capabilities in the Asia-Pacific with five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes early warning and control aircraft. ... more  
New beam pattern yields more precise radar, ultrasound imagingUniversity of Rochester researchers have developed a novel beam pattern that promises to lend unprecedented sharpness to ultrasound and radar images. ... more 
U.S. Navy orders radar detection kits for MH-60R aircraftThe U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $45.8 million contract to deliver automatic radar detection kits to support MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. ... more  
MEADS team submits updated proposal for Poland's Wilsa programThe Polish government received an updated offer for its medium-range air defense program from MEADS International. ... more  
New 'needle-pulse' beam pattern packs a punchA new beam pattern devised by University of Rochester researchers could bring unprecedented sharpness to ultrasound and radar images, burn precise holes in manufactured materials at a nano scale - e ... more 
Russia restores radar field securing all-round defense against missile attacksThe Russian Aerospace Forces have restored the united radar field, which provides control and warns of missile launches and attacks outside the state borders, media reported Thursday, citing Russian ... more |
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 Moscow's air defense registered a dozen missile launches in 2016 
Thales supplying Crowsnest radar system to Royal NavyThales is to supply Britain's Royal Navy with a new airborne and surveillance capability under a subcontract from Lockheed Martin UK. ... more 
Swiss air force upgrading surveillance radarsMaster air defense radars of the Swiss air force are to be modernized by Thales to extend their operational capabilities until the year 2030. ... more  
Russian Smerch, Uragan Rocket Launchers to Get Stealth CloaksRussia will outfit its Smerch and Uragan heavy multiple rocket launchers with specially designed canvas tents to make them invisible to enemy satellites and radar, the Moscow-based newspaper Izvesti ... more 
India test-fires guided Pinaka Rocket Mark-IIIndia's Defense Research and Development Organization test-fired a guided variant of its Pinaka rocket in a recent demonstration. ... more |
  
Members of the Department of Chemistry of Lomonosov Moscow State University have created unique polymer matrices for polymer composites based on novel phthalonitrile monomers. The developed materials possess higher strength than metals, which helps to sufficiently decrease the mass of aircraft parts that operate at high temperatures. Scientists have published the project results in the Journal o ... more GE Aviation reveals $4B investment in U.S. operations Alphabet's 'Loon' internet plan closer to deploymentGoogle internet balloon plan snagged in Sri Lanka: minister |
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  BAE Systems received a $42.9 million contract to perform repair and modernization services for the U.S. Navy's USS Vicksburg.
Under the contract, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser will undergo sepcial selected restricted availability, or SSRA. The work will consist of ship alternations and repairs in addition to modernization efforts.
BAE Systems' agreement with the Na ... more U.S. Navy to christen littoral combat ship USS Tulsa U.S. Navy exercises contract options for nuclear reactor components South Korea to speed up hovercraft delivery |
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In the event of an all-out war with Pakistan or China, signals from GLONASS and NAVIC will undoubtedly have multiplier impact and help India to target its whole suite of missiles on its rivals. Amid buzzword of 'Cold Doctrine' and delay in obtaining dedicated frequency band for military satellite, India has stepped up effort to provide sufficient number of satellites to Indian military with the ... more Australia and Lockheed field 2nd-Gen sat-based augmentation system UK may lose access to EU Galileo GPS system after Brexit Falsifying Galileo satellite signals will become more difficult |
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Beijing MST (Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere) Radar is one of the largest facilities within the Chinese Meridian Project (a chain of diverse ground-based remote sensing facilities for monitoring and forecasting the space environment), and is one of only two domestic MST radars. It was built by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and is located at th ... more Sentinel-2 teams prepare for space Ancient Judea jars reveal earth's magnetic field is fluctuating, not diminishing New data from NOAA GOES-16's instrument suite |
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Israel Aerospace Industries received $30 million in contracts to supply signals and communication intelligence capabilities to unnamed customers.
The contracts, awarded to IAI subsidiary ELTA Systems, facilitate the delivery of an advanced communication intelligence system, or COMINT to an unidentified operator in Europe. ELTA is also tasked with supplying a signal intelligence suite to ... more Terahertz wireless could make spaceborne satellite links as fast as fiber-optic links Airbus provides satcom for EU security missions in Mali, Niger and Somalia Engie, Airbus tapped to support French defense networks |
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  Police in Minas Gerais, the second-largest state in Brazil, are to receive protective vests made from Honeywell's Gold Shield ballistic composite materials.
The new vests are being manufactured by Glagio do Brasil. Honeywell says the material affords users more flexibility and improved protection compared with other body armor types. The company adds the material is ideal for environmen ... more Elbit supplying mortar fire control units to U.S. Army U.S. Navy to buy 40 MRAP MaxxPro Dash DXM vehicles Chinese weapons reaching 'near-parity' with West: study |
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Germany has agreed to purchase missiles from Norway's security industry in a move that expands the defense cooperation between the two countries.
The deal was announced by Norway's defense officials less than two weeks after authorities in Oslo agreed to partner with Germany to acquire new submarines. The pact also includes collaboration on military training exercises and spare part del ... more NATO chief says increased defence spending top priority after Trump calls Pentagon seeks to rent space in Trump TowerTales of woe from US military ahead of likely spending boost |
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  Raytheon is developing an automated assessment system for judging the effectiveness of 21st century weapons in war game scenarios.
The first-of-its-kind tool, commissioned by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, will automatically teach war game participants which weapons to use in every possible scenario, including missiles, kinetic interceptors, cyber and electronic warfare weapons.
... more U.S. Army awards $3 billion in missile defense contracts New US Missile Hits Target in Space New Age, New Aims: CIS Air Defense to Be Upgraded for Aerospace Tasks |
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Thales Group and Indian state-owned contractor Bharat Dynamics have signed off on exploring the transfer of technology for the STARStreak missile capability.
A memorandum of understanding was inked by representatives from both parties in the presence of U.K. defense procurement leaders at the Aero India conference in Bengaluru. Under the agreement, Thales officials in Britain will suppo ... more DARPA's MAD-FIRES project to enter Phase II Textron announces successful test of G-CLAW missile Boeing contracted for Harpoon, SLAM-ER spares |
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The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has awarded General Dynamics a $170 million contract to perform various cybersecurity services.
Under the five-year contract, the company will provide technical, functional and managerial cybersecurity forces including engineering, incident detection, and threat fusion and response services. General Dynamics representatives say the agreement will str ... moreCyber warriors see politics muddying security efforts Yahoo notifies users of sophisticated breach methods Senators launch query on Trump's smartphone security |
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Lockheed Martin received a $540 million contract modification for Trident II ballistic fleet missile production and deployed system support.
The modification supports production efforts for the U.S. Navy and the British Royal Navy. The Trident II is currently equipped on the U.S. Navy's Ohio-class submarines as well as the Royal Navy's Vanguard-class submarines.
The U.S. Departme ... more US pledges nuclear defence for Japan, S.Korea after N.Korea missile launch China expels dozens of S. Korean missionaries China urges nuclear talks resumption with NKorea |
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NASA has selected two proposals for the development of oxygen recovery technologies that could help astronauts breathe a little easier on deep space, long-duration missions. The agency will invest as much as $2 million and 24 months for the development of each proposal into a complete and integrated system for NASA testing.
"The development of advanced life support technologies will allow ... more Art and space enter a new dimension Russia's first private space tourism craft flight test set for 2020 Next SpaceX mission will deliver slew of experiment payloads to ISS |
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SpaceX aborted its planned Dragon cargo launch to the International Space Station just seconds before liftoff Saturday due to a "slightly odd" technical issue with the Falcon 9 rocket engine.
The delay was made "out of an abundance of caution," a SpaceX spokesman said, and came a day after engineers discovered a small helium leak in the engine's second stage.
"All systems go, except the ... more Airbus Safran Launchers: 77th consecutive successful launch for Ariane 5 Airbus Safran Launchers: 77th consecutive successful launch for Ariane 5 India puts record 104 satellites into orbit |
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Colombia's government and the country's last active rebel force announced a preliminary agreement in their work toward a permanent ceasefire at peace talks on Thursday.
The government is seeking a peace deal with the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN) to seal "complete peace" after signing an accord last year with the bigger Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Following a ... more US used depleted uranium rounds in anti-IS air strikes: military Turkey says clearing Syria town of remaining IS militantsColombia's ELN commits new 'terrorist' kidnapping: army |
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Due to its excellent material properties of elasticity, resilience, and electrical and thermal insulation, elastomers have been used in a myriad of applications. They are especially ideal for fabricating soft robots, flexible electronics and smart biomedical devices which require soft and deformable material properties to establish safe and smooth interactions with humans externally and internal ... more After 15 years, SABER on TIMED Still Breaks Ground from Space ANU scientists make new high-tech liquid materials Curtiss-Wright offers COTS Module for measuring microgravity acceleration |
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NASA has selected two proposals for the development of oxygen recovery technologies that could help astronauts breathe a little easier on deep space, long-duration missions. The agency will invest as much as $2 million and 24 months for the development of each proposal into a complete and integrated system for NASA testing.
"The development of advanced life support technologies will allow ... moreArt and space enter a new dimensionRussia's first private space tourism craft flight test set for 2020Next SpaceX mission will deliver slew of experiment payloads to ISS |
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