International
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Homeland Security
Israel: All Options Open In Dealing With Virulent Threat Of Iranian Nukes, Missiles
Israeli Defense Minister Tzipi Livni told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that the tiny Middle Eastern nation isn’t ruling out any option as it faces a growing Iranian threat, […]
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CongressChinese Cyber Warriors Hack Into White House Computers
Cyber warriors in China repeatedly hacked into an unclassified White House computer network, stealing data before IT experts patched the system to fix the breach, the Financial Times reported. China […]
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Homeland Security
Obama Faces Difficult Challenges From Iran, Russia
By George Friedman http://www.stratfor.com Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States by a large majority in the Electoral College. The Democrats have dramatically increased their control of […]
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CongressObama Vows To Defeat Those Tearing World Down; Missile Defense Advocacy Group Hails Obama Stance
President-elect Barack Obama said in his victory speech that the United States will defeat those who attempt to tear down the world, while also offering an olive branch to those […]
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InternationalSikorsky Aerospace Wins Multi-Million Blackhawk Upgrade For Colombia
Sikorsky [UTX] Aerospace Services, the aftermarket company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Nov. 4 announced a multi-million-dollar contract to convert six Colombian Air Force UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters into the more […]
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InternationalFLIR Systems Announces Sea Star SAFIRE III Selected by Brazilian Navy
FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) announced Nov. 3 that it has been awarded a multi year contract from the Brazilian Navy for six Sea Star SAFIREr III infrared multi-sensor surveillance systems […]
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InternationalQinetiQ Team Delivers Pre-Deployment Training TO U.K. Forces
A QinetiQ-led team that includes Boeing [BA] is collectively delivering potentially life-saving pre-deployment training for UK forces before they leave for Afghanistan. The Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT) demonstration […]
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Business/FinancialGD Closes Deal For Jet Aviation
General Dynamics [GD] this week completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Switzerland-based Jet Aviation, boosting its capabilities and global presence in the business jet services market. "As a unit of […]
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InternationalGeneral Dynamics UK Ltd. Opens Defense Innovation Center
General Dynamics [GD] United Kingdom Limited recently opened its pioneering defence innovation center. The opening ceremony was conducted by Andrew Tyler, chief operating officer of the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s […]
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ArmyBAE Systems, Mercedes-Benz Benefit From Australian Vehicle Buys
Australia will spend $376 million with BAE Systems and Mercedes Benz to improve mobility and capability for its military force, according to a top defense official. "New threats, new tactics […]