International
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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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Business/FinancialASTRA 1M Satellite Launched On Proton
A Proton Breeze M rocket lifted a new ASTRA satellite into orbit from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, SES Astra announced. The satellite headed toward a prime orbital position 19.2 degrees […]
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Business/Financial
Russia Rages At U.S. President-Elect Obama, As Moscow Threatens Planned U.S.-European Missile Defense On Czech, Polish Sites
Medvedev Tests The Mettle Of A New American President, Announcing Russian Missiles To Be Stationed In Kaliningrad Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, in his first state of the nation address before […]
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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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International
FLIR 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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International
QinetiQ 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/Financial
GD 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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International
General 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 […]