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US Concerned Over Indian Satellite Communication Regulations Washington DC (SPX) Apr 07, 2010 The United States has expressed concern over Indian rules over the provision of satellite capacity saying the system lacks transparency. "A lack of transparency in the rules governing the provision of satellite capacity in these countries ( China and India ) is also a concern", US trade representative Ron Kirk said. He added China and India both generally require that foreign satellite capacity be sold through an intermediary-ChinaDBSat or the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), respe ... read more |
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Russia lauds nuclear pact -- but reserves right to withdraw Moscow (AFP) April 6, 2010 The US-Russia nuclear arms treaty to be signed this week enhances trust between the Cold War foes but Moscow may quit the pact if US missile defence plans go too far, a top Russian official said Tuesday. The nuclear arms treaty to be signed by US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday "reflects a new level of trust between Moscow and Washington," Forei ... more Israel unveils defense shield for Merkavas Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Apr 6, 2010 As Israel braces for more wars with Hezbollah and Hamas, the army has unveiled a miniature anti-missile system to protect its Merkava tanks and other armored vehicles from missiles that Hezbollah used with withering effect in the 34-day 2006 conflict. The system, known as Trophy, has been in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for some time but was given impetus by the setbac ... more Treaty, missile defense not linked: Clinton Washington (AFP) April 6, 2010 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday pledged to go ahead with missile defense plans and said they had no link to a new nuclear disarmament treaty after Russia threatened to pull out. "The START treaty is not about missile defense. It is about cutting the respective sizes of our arsenals - our strategic offensive weapons," Clinton told reporters. The United States will be "wo ... more |
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First HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker Completes Assembly Marietta GA (SPX) Apr 07, 2010 The first of a new fleet of combat rescue tankers for the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command left Lockheed Martin's main assembly building here, April 3. The plane is now in the painting facility, then will enter production flight testing. The aircraft represents a new configuration of the world's most advanced airlifter and will be formally presented to the Air Force at a ceremony, April 19, then delivered later this year. The HC-130J will undergo flight testing to meet an Initial Op ... read more |
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