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July 04, 2016

Quantum technologies to revolutionize 21st century
Munich, Germany (SPX) Jul 03, 2016
Is quantum technology the future of the 21st century? On the occasion of the 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this is the key question to be explored today in a panel discussion with the Nobel Laureates Serge Haroche, Gerardus 't Hooft, William Phillips and David Wineland. In the following interview, Professor Rainer Blatt, internationally renowned quantum physicist, recipient of numerous honours, Council Member and Scientific Co-Chairman of the 66th Lindau Meeting, talks about what we can expect fro ... read more

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Missiles to be tested at RIMPAC exercise The U.S. and New Zealand are planning to show off missile systems during the massive Rim of the Pacific war game event that starts Thursday. ... more		Raytheon to conduct Patriot missile system diagnostics and repair Raytheon has received an $11 million U.S. Army contract modification for depot-level diagnostics and repair of major Patriot missile system items. ... more		Varunastra missile handed over to Indian navy The Indian navy took possession of the indigenously made, anti-submarine Varunastra electric torpedo from the Ministry of Defense during a ceremony Thursday, the sea service announced. ... more
				Robotic vehicle's soft engine provides torque without bending The only vehicles that can survive falls and keep driving through rough terrain tend to be in movies, but scientists have created a small vehicle that can do just that. ... more		Building a smart cardiac patch Scientists and doctors in recent decades have made vast leaps in the treatment of cardiac problems - particularly with the development in recent years of so-called "cardiac patches," swaths of engin ... more

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Chinese Space Garbageman is not a Weapon The recent launch of China's first Long March 7 rocket has put several notches in China's progress in spaceflight. The first flight of a powerful new rocket. A stepping stone to the launch of China' ... more		United Nations and China agree to increased space cooperation The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) have agreed to work together to develop the space capabilities of United Nations Member States via ... more		Trojan Horses in Space: Cyber Threats Hidden in Satellite Networks AFWERX backs Slingshot AI tech to monitor suspicious satellite activity Can NATO agree a deal on spending that satisfies Trump?		Washington hopes to wrap up anti-missile deal with SKorea The United States wants to wrap up discussions with South Korea on the deployment of a sophisticated defense system, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after North Korea's latest missile tests. ... more
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India launches 20 satellites in single mission India successfully launched a rocket carrying 20 satellites on Wednesday, setting a new national record as its famously frugal space agency looks to grab a larger slice of the lucrative commercial space market. ... more		China promises GPS system that's "reliable, safe and free" China's homegrown navigation system, the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), will provide continuous, stable and reliable open services to users "free of charge", said a government report on T ... more		Microplastics debate ramps up tensions over EU green ambitions Protest as quake-hit Myanmar junta chief joins Bangkok summit Carbon Robotics debuts autonomous tractor system with live remote control capability		Thales gets Watchkeeper support contract Thales has been awarded a $106 million U.K. Ministry of Defense contract for Watchkeeper drone training, maintenance and support operations, the company announced. ... more
Air Force debuts Pave Hawk replacement helicopter The U.S. Air Force introduced its first fully built HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Replacement helicopter during a ceremony Tuesday in Hunstville, Ala. ... more		Exide Technologies gets $30.7 million DOD grant Exide Technologies has been awarded a $30.7 million cost-sharing U.S. Defense Department grant for battery system enhancements, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Implant Sciences gets Canadian explosives detection contract Implant Sciences Corporation has been awarded a Canadian Air Transport Security Authority contract to deliver up to 340 of its QS-B220 desktop explosive trace detectors, the company announced Tuesday. ... more		Insitu gets Coast Guard drone contract Insitu will provide a ScanEagle drone on one U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter under a contract announced by the company Monday. ... more

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