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  Moscow (Sputnik) May 18, 2017 Speedy as they are, moving at about 6 kilometers a second (3.7 miles a second), the US hypersonic aircraft are still not fast enough to avoid the eagle eyes of Russia's missile attack warning system. The all-new Voronezh-class radar stations are able to spot and track America's hypersonic aircraft designed to bypass Russia's missile warning system. Until very recently the trajectories of these "fast runners" were impossible to register, much less to track. Right now the Pentagon is developin ... read more |
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Navy receiving data terminal sets from Leonardo DRSWashington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017 High-performance Link-11/Link-22 data terminal sets and related communications equipment are to be delivered to the U.S. Navy by Leonardo DRS. ... more  
Northrop Grumman delivers new battlefield radarWashington (UPI) May 12, 2017 Northrop Grumman is delivering the first low-rate production units of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar, or G/ATOR, to the Marine Corps, the company announced Thursday. ... more  
NASA team pursues blobs and bubbles with new PetitSat missionGreenbelt MD (SPX) May 10, 2017 Figuring out how plasma bubbles and blobs affect one another and ultimately the transmission of communications, GPS, and radar signals in Earth's ionosphere will be the job of a recently selected Cu ... more 
Shape-changing fog screen inventedSussex UK (SPX) May 08, 2017 There is something spooky about being able to see and talk to the pirate Blackbeard while one walks down a dark alley and then stepping right through him as he disappears into thin air. Such enterta ... more |
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First underwater carpet cloak realized, with metamaterialBeijing, China (SPX) May 08, 2017 Researchers at the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed and fabricated an underwater acoustic carpet cloak using transformation acoustics, a scientific first ... more  
Fire Scout helicopter drone to receive software, radar upgradeWashington (UPI) May 4, 2017 Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract for $36.8 million to integrate radar systems on the MQ-8C Fire Scout drone helicopter. The pre-existing contract will include software updates, testing programs, and installation and support systems. ... more 
Raytheon starts low-rate radar productionWashington (UPI) May 4, 2017 Raytheon has started low-rate initial production of 3-D air and missile defense radar for U.S. Navy destroyers, the company announced. ... more  
Satellites track Antarctic ice loss over decadesParis (ESA) May 04, 2017 Over two decades of observations by five radar satellites show the acceleration of ice loss of 30 glaciers in Western Palmer Land in the southwest Antarctic Peninsula. The study in Geophysical ... more  
Researchers develop radar simulator to characterize scattering of debris in tornadoesWashington DC (SPX) May 03, 2017 Researchers have developed the first numerical polarimetric radar simulator to study and characterize the scattering of debris particles in tornadoes. The results of their study are published ... more
Raytheon receives $327M radar contract for U.S. NavyWashington (UPI) May 2, 2017 Raytheon has received a contract modification for $327.1 million for the low-rate production of the Air and Missile Defense Radar system. ... more |
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 SimRadar: A polarimetric radar time-series simulator for tornadic debris studies 
MIT wireless device can see through walls to detect walking speedBoston MA (SPX) May 02, 2017 We've long known that breathing, blood pressure, body temperature and pulse provide an important window into the complexities of human health. But a growing body of research suggests that another vi ... more  
Cassini completes final Titan flybyPasadena CA (JPL) Apr 25, 2017 NASA's Cassini spacecraft has had its last close brush with Saturn's hazy moon Titan and is now beginning its final set of 22 orbits around the ringed planet. The spacecraft made its 127th and ... more 
Lockheed Martin secures $1.6 billion contract for counterfire radarsWashington (UPI) Apr 24, 2017 Lockheed Martin has been given a $1.6 billion dollar contract to continue manufacturing it's AN/TP-Q-53 counterfire radar, the company announced on Monday. ... more 
By listening to optical 'noise,' researchers discover new way to track hidden objectsWashington DC (SPX) Apr 24, 2017 Researchers have developed a new solution to tracking objects hidden behind scattering media by analyzing the fluctuations in optical "noise" created by their movement. In The Optical Society's jour ... more |
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  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017 
The first models of the Eurofighter and Hawk trainer aircraft have been delivered to Oman in a formal ceremony. It was held by BAE Systems Air & Information division in the United Kingdom.
A delegation of more than 100 invited guests witnessed the ceremony in Warton, Lancashire. One of the key attendees was Sayyid Badr bin Saud al Saudi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs for the ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017New ejection seat allows Air Force to lift F-35 pilot weight restriction  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017A-29 chosen for USAF assessment  Palestine TX (SPX) May 11, 2017NASA Completes Balloon Technology Test Flight |
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 Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017 
The Australian government plans a nearly $965 million investment to develop infrastructure at the country's naval shipyards for the building of next-gen ships.
The investment, announced by the Australian Department on Defense earlier this week as the Naval Shipbuilding Plan, is designed to end the boom-and-bust cycle that has afflicted the industry for many years.
"We are embarki ... more Sydney (AFP) May 16, 2017Australia unveils massive new shipbuilding plan  Washington (UPI) May 12, 2017Italian shipyard delivers new Torado submarine  Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Austal opens new office in Australian contract bid |
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At 25-years old, Global Positioning System Satellite Vehicle Number 27 completed its time in orbit before the 2nd Space Operations Squadron said goodbye via final command and disposal here April 18. SVN 27 was launched in 1992, meaning it performed more than triple its design life of 7.5 years.
"The most interesting thing about this process for me, was the ability to do some experimentatio ... more Houston TX (SPX) Apr 18, 2017Researchers working toward indoor location detection  Paris (ESA) Apr 10, 2017Galileo's search and rescue service in the spotlight  Managua (AFP) April 7, 2017Russia inaugurates GPS-type satellite station in Nicaragua |
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 Toronto, Canada (SPX) May 18, 2017 
The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) of Toronto reports it has signed of a new contract to provide Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) with a microsatellite for aerosol and greenhouse gas monitoring.
SFL's Next-generation Earth Monitoring and Observation (NEMO) platform technology, which incorporates high-performance ground target tracking capability, is a key enabler for the ... more Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 17, 2017First space-based sodium LIRDAR will study poorly understood Mesosphere  Washington DC (SPX) May 16, 2017How satellite data led to a breakthrough for Lake Erie toxic algal blooms  Cleveland OH (SPX) May 16, 2017Researchers apply data science to better predict effect of weather and other conditions |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017 
High-performance Link-11/Link-22 data terminal sets and related communications equipment are to be delivered to the U.S. Navy by Leonardo DRS.
The U.S. military and allied forces use Link-11 and Link-22 data systems to exchange information - including radar tracking information - among airborne, land-based and ship-board tactical data systems.
"Under multiple contracts with the ... more Washington (UPI) May 17, 2017Radio communications have surprising influence on Earth's near-space environment  Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017European country orders Harris tactical radios  Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2017Israel orders satellite-on-the-go for military vehicles |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017 
Saab's mobile camouflage system is undergoing field evaluation in Germany by the U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment during its operational training.
The mobile camouflage, made by the company's Barracuda business unit, provides protection to stationary vehicles as well as vehicles on the move.
"Mobile camouflage and signature management is more important now than at any time in the ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2017Elbit introduces upgraded vehicle mortar system  Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Orbital ATK producing 120mm training rounds for Army  Washington (UPI) May 12, 2017India seeks CBRN protective equipment |
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 Washington (AFP) May 17, 2017 
A former admiral was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for his role in a sprawling bribery scandal dubbed the "Fat Leonard" case, becoming the highest-ranking US Navy officer to be convicted in the probe.
Prosecutors said retired rear admiral Robert Gilbeau, 56, had lied to investigators to conceal his "illicit" 20-year relationship with Malaysian businessman Leonard Francis, who ra ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Northrop Grumman Australia invests in new facility; Final Nulka decoy delivered  The Hague (AFP) April 21, 2017Dutch court jails Charles Taylor arms-supplier for 19 years Ottawa (AFP) April 13, 2017Canada moves to join treaty curbing foreign arms sales |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017  Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has received a $13.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract concerning the AEGIS weapons-system mounted on Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The contract provides procurement, engineering, testing, and design and software services. The work will primarily be carried out in Moorestown, N.J., and Clearw ... more Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017Lockheed Martin receives Patriot missile contract for Qatar Washington (UPI) May 12, 2017State Dept. approves UAE for possible PAC-3 missile buy  Washington (AFP) May 11, 2017US approves sale of $2 billion in missiles to UAE: Pentagon |
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 Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2017 
China has recently tested a new type of guided missile in a northeastern sea near the Korean peninsula, the defence ministry said Tuesday, hours after South Korean elections held amid regional tensions.
The test in the Bohai Sea was conducted to "raise the operational capability of the armed forces and effectively respond to threats to national security," the ministry said in a brief stateme ... more Moscow (Sputnik) May 08, 2017Purchase of S-400 From Russia 'Might Signal Turkey's Estrangement From NATO'  Tokyo (AFP) April 29, 2017Tokyo subway halt for 10 minutes over NKorea scare  Washington (UPI) Apr 28, 2017Sweden orders additional anti-ship missiles from Saab |
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 Fort Leavenworth, United States (AFP) May 17, 2017 
Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, is set to walk out of a military prison Wednesday after seven years behind bars.
In July 2010, Manning - then a male soldier known as Bradley - was arrested over the release of a huge trove of more than 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents via WikiLeaks. ... more Geneva, Switzerland (SPX) May 17, 2017Weaponizing the internet for terrorism  Fort Leavenworth, United States (AFP) May 17, 2017Newly freed, Chelsea Manning looks to 'exciting' future Washington (AFP) May 17, 2017Chelsea Manning: from antisecrecy activist to transgender idol |
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 Washington DC (UPI) May 16, 2017 
An ICBM launch facility has undergone its first comprehensive programmed depot maintenance since the facility's activation in 1962.
The maintenance of the launch facility at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana consisted of a complete overhaul of parts to ensure equipment meets military standards and requirements.
The work was conducted by the 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron, w ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) May 16, 2017US would talk to N. Korea if missile, nuclear tests stop: Haley  Tokyo (AFP) May 17, 2017North Korea poses threat to China, Russia: US admiral Seoul (AFP) May 16, 2017N. Korea takes leap with missile test: analysts |
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 Houston TX (SPX) May 17, 2017 
While preparing for the 200th spacewalk on the International Space Station, the crew members in orbit performed the latest harvest of vegetables grown in space. NASA astronaut Jack Fischer collected the latest crop of Tokyo Bekana Chinese cabbage for the Veg-03 investigation.
Some of this was consumed at meal-time, and the rest sealed for analysis back on Earth. Understanding how plants re ... more Moscow (AFP) May 17, 2017One of first Soviet cosmonauts Gorbatko dies  Washington DC (SPX) May 17, 2017Dem Senators call on Trump Admin to not cut NASA Education Progran funding  Miami (AFP) May 12, 2017'Awesomesauce,' proclaims US astronaut on historic spacewalk |
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 Seattle WA (SPX) May 18, 2017 
Spaceflight has announced the purchase of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket to increase the frequency of its dedicated rideshare missions.
The Electron is an ideal launch vehicle for dedicated and rideshare missions, especially those serving difficult-to-come-by launch destinations such as mid-inclination orbits for remote sensing satellites.
In late 2015, Spaceflight began its dedicated ... moreSeoul (AFP) May 15, 2017N. Korea's 'new missile' has unprecedented range: experts  Washington DC (SPX) May 15, 2017NASA Affirms Plan for First Mission of SLS, Orion  Pasadena CA (The Conversation) May 16, 2017Mining the moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars |
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 Quito (AFP) May 17, 2017 
Colombia and the left-wing National Liberation Army insurgency resumed talks Tuesday aimed at reducing everyday violence on the road to a peace deal.
The two sides got back to talks in Ecuador's capital looking to end a half century of conflict as the larger FARC is doing. In November, the FARC signed a peace deal with the Colombian government after four years of talks.
Now, the ELN as i ... more Beirut (AFP) May 13, 2017Syria army seizes airbase from IS: military source, monitor  Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 15, 2017Israeli navy shoots Gaza fisherman after 'blockade breach'  Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 15, 2017Israeli navy shoots dead Gaza fisherman |
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 Osaka, Japan (SPX) May 17, 2017 
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an extremely sensitive technique that allows us to image materials and/or characterize their physical properties on the atomic scale by sensing the force above material surfaces using a precisely controlled tip. However, conventional AFM only provides the surface normal component of the force (the Z direction) and ignores the components parallel to the surface (t ... more Boston MA (SPX) May 17, 2017Materials bend as they 'breathe' under high temperatures  Washington (AFP) May 16, 2017HP Enterprise unveils computer 'for era of Big Data'  Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2017"Airbus Friedrichshafen: new satellite hub lays groundwork for the future" |
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Houston TX (SPX) May 17, 2017
While preparing for the 200th spacewalk on the International Space Station, the crew members in orbit performed the latest harvest of vegetables grown in space. NASA astronaut Jack Fischer collected the latest crop of Tokyo Bekana Chinese cabbage for the Veg-03 investigation.
Some of this was consumed at meal-time, and the rest sealed for analysis back on Earth. Understanding how plants re ... moreMoscow (AFP) May 17, 2017One of first Soviet cosmonauts Gorbatko dies Washington DC (SPX) May 17, 2017Dem Senators call on Trump Admin to not cut NASA Education Progran funding Miami (AFP) May 12, 2017'Awesomesauce,' proclaims US astronaut on historic spacewalk |
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