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Report: Israel eyes anti-Iran security pact with gulf states
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Oct 3, 2013
Israel, alarmed at the prospect of a U.S.-Iranian rapprochement, is reported to be discussing the possibility of an anti-Iran alliance with longtime Arab adversaries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a project that could have immense ramifications in the Middle East. If talks are under way, they're in large part the result of many secret meetings between Israeli and Arab intelligence chiefs and other senior officials that have been held over several years, often in the Jordanian c ... read more

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US, Japan and S. Korea to hold joint naval drills The United States, South Korea and Japan will hold joint naval exercises next week in waters around the Korean peninsula, a US defence official said Thursday, as fears grow over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. ... more		UN team hopes to start disabling Syria chem arms soon Experts overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal hope to begin on-site inspections and the initial disabling of arms "within the next week," the United Nations said Thursday. ... more		Thales in cybersecurity partnership; new cybercenter in Australia Major players in the cybersecurity sector of the defense and security market announced new business ventures and developments this week. ... more
				Australia hails extradition of green-on-blue attacker Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence security service has extradited to Afghanistan a former Afghan army sergeant accused of murdering three Australian soldiers. ... more		Ukraine to end military conscription after autumn call-ups Ukraine's military draft will end with this week's round of autumn call-ups as the country moves to an all-volunteer force, President Viktor Yanukovych said. ... more

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US shutdown prompts global trepidation, bemusement From Chinese bloggers to European central bankers, the world is watching the US government shutdown with a mixture of bewilderment and growing nervousness that any debt default could hit struggling economies. ... more		China's Xi holds Malaysia talks in regional charm offensive Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Malaysia's leader Friday as part of a Southeast Asian charm offensive, with analysts saying he had the floor to himself after Barack Obama scrapped his own Asia tour. ... more		Non-Orbiting Space Junk Rensselaer Researchers Propose New Theory To Explain Seeds of Life in Asteroids No more Glonass-M satellite launches planned before end of year Arianespace's next Ariane 5 mission will serve two key customers: SES and HISPASAT Lockheed Martin Powers on First GOES-R Weather Satellite Milky Way-mapping Gaia receives its sunshield Herschel throws new light on oldest cosmic light		Army assault to retake Qaeda-held HQ kills 10 At least 10 people including three soldiers were killed in an offensive to retake headquarters seized by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in southeast Yemen, medical and military sources said Thursday. ... more
				Global armada steams into Sydney for naval centenary Warships from 17 countries steamed into Sydney Harbour Friday for a nautical extravaganza marking the centenary of Australia's emergence as an independent sea power. ... more		U.S. army mulls replacing Vietnam-era vehicles The U.S. Army is looking into best possible options to replace Vietnam-era armored military vehicles with modern battle-ready units that are fit to perform roles in modern warfare. ... more

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N. Korea warns 'imbecile' Park of confrontation North Korea's top military body launched a blistering personal attack Friday on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye and vowed to push ahead with the country's nuclear weapons programme. ... more		Five killed in Iraq football field bombing A bomb exploded near a football field in Iraq on Thursday, killing five people and wounding at least 11, officials said. ... more		Toxic metal selenium and diesel fumes baffle bees Water high in Earth's atmosphere said source of climate warming 'Killer hornets' leave 42 dead in China: Xinhua U.S. seismologist calls for national warning system for earthquakes Europe's top court rejects Inuit appeal against seal fur ban Disaster officials warn New Orleans, Gulf coast over storm Karen Koalas in danger as Aussie temperatures soar: study		Iran will be judged by its actions, Kerry tells Israel The United States will not take Iran at its word over pledges of openness on a believed nuclear weapons programme, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday, after Israel threatened to act against Tehran. ... more
				Colombia, rebels resume peace talks in Cuba The Colombian government resumed peace talks with leftist rebels Thursday in a renewed bid to end nearly half a century of armed conflict. ... more		Philippines says deal on wider US role needs more work Discussions over proposals to expand the American military's presence in the Philippines failed to reach a deal, Filipino officials said Thursday, a day after US President Barack Obama called off a Manila visit. ... more

Lockheed Martin Receives THAAD Production Contract

Patriot and Sentinel Capabilities Incorporated Into Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System

Raytheon completes critical component of ninth AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar

S. Korea parades new N. Korea-focused missile

Raytheon awarded Standard Missile-6 contract

US ally Turkey defends choice of Chinese missiles

Raytheon AI3 intercepts its first UAS target

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone

Boeing QF-16 Aerial Target Completes First Pilotless Flight

Third Advanced EHF Satellite Will Enhance Resiliency of Military Communications

USAF Launches Third Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite

Atlas 5 Lofts 3rd AEHF Military Comms Satellites

	US, Japan aim at 'balanced' security alliance New US drones and a radar to defend against North Korean missiles will be deployed in Japan, senior politicians from both sides said Thursday as they met to rebalance their security alliance. ... more		Silk Road wound through dark side of the Internet There is a dark side to the Internet, and it can be used for evil as well as for good. ... more		Indian negotiator for giant Rafale fighter deal dies A top Indian defence official negotiating a $12 billion deal to buy France's Rafale fighter jets has died of a heart attack, further complicating talks over the delayed contract, officials said Thursday. ... more		13 members of Anonymous indicted on US hacking charges Thirteen alleged members of the loosely organized hacker collective known as Anonymous were indicted Thursday in connection with a series of online attacks on US companies and trade groups. ... more

AEA's tactic: If you can't win, delay

US-made electric car tops new registrations in Norway

Japan nuclear regulator berates Fukushima operator

Russia charges all 30 Greenpeace activists with piracy

Protecting underground pipelines from corrosion in sub-zero environments

CU, MIT breakthrough in photonics could allow for faster and faster electronics

AREVA awarded funding for innovative manufacturing technology

Japan chooses Mitsubishi Electric, IHI, MHI for F-35 parts		Raytheon awarded Standard Missile-6 contract		US institute sees more proof of N.Korea reactor		Iraqi helicopter shot down as 18 killed nationwide		Israel 'angry' with new Iran-West logic: Rouhani
After Nairobi and Mumbai, cities are 'battlegrounds of the future'		Israel ready to tackle nuclear Iran 'alone': Netanyahu		September marked by bloody sectarian attacks in Iraq		S. Korea-US sign plan to deter N. Korea nuclear strike		Argentina goes for second-hand jets for air force

US military braces for full effect of shutdown

Airbus delivers first A400M military transport plane

US ally Turkey defends choice of Chinese missiles

Israeli navy orders three new warships to protect gas fields

US, Israel try to conceal acute Iran disagreements

Outside View: Rummy's reclama -- Fixing a broken process

Commentary: Mixed signals from Moscow

S. Korea parades new N. Korea-focused missile

War drums over Syria silenced by US-Moscow deal

Taiwan says it wants US weapons despite warmer China ties

Disputes threaten post-2014 US-Afghan pact: Kabul

China's Xi in Indonesia on first Southeast Asia trip

Gunmen kill naval officer in Libya's Benghazi

Yemen jails 5 Qaeda for deadly army suicide blast

Retired Ecuadoran officers accused of human rights crimes

Canada's new defense HQ bugged: media

Israel, eying Iran, seeks closer ties with Azerbaijan

Japan arrests Chinese seaman over fatal collision

Afghan arrest over rogue attack on Australian troops

US F-35 jet plagued by shoddy quality control: audit

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