Archive for August, 2011

U.S. government seeks biofuel partnership

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The U.S. Navy, Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture are forming a public-private partnership to develop drop-in advanced biofuels.
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Deal signed for Russian-assembled helos

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland have signed a memorandum of understanding for a planned order of 20 AW139 helicopters to be assembled in Russia.
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Sotera wins cyber, C4ISR work

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Sotera Defense Solutions has won contracts to support cyber and C4ISR efforts within the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.
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New VTOL drone makes debut

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The Shrike, a new vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft system from AeroVironment Inc. of California, is now in the market.
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French President warns against preventive strike on Iran

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday that a preventive strike on Iran could lead to a crisis in the region and called on world powers to toughen their sanctions on Tehran instead.
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China successfully tests new aircraft carrier

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

China’s first aircraft carrier has successfully completed its maiden sea trials and returned to a shipyard for further refurbishing, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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NATO May Maintain Libya No-Fly Zone After War Ends

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

NATO explored options on Aug. 31 for a role after the war in Libya ends, including the possibility of continuing to patrol the country’s skies and enforce an arms embargo.
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Russia, Mongolia to hold joint anti-terror exercises in September

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Russia and Mongolia will hold joint antiterrorist exercises in September, a spokesman for the commander of Russia’s Eastern Military District said on Wednesday.
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U.S. State Department concerned over new Wikileaks dump

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it is concerned over a new release of U.S. diplomatic cables by whistleblowing website Wikileaks.
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Up to $60bn in war funds said wasted

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Muhammad Yaseen Siddiqui.

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