Russia Set to Scrap 17 Outdated Topol Missile Launchers by 2017

Russia Set to Scrap 17 Outdated Topol Missile Launchers by 2017
Moscow (Sputnik) Nov 04, 2015 - The Russian state space corporation Roscosmos is planning to dismantle a total of 17 outdated Topol mobile missile launchers by the end of 2016. The Topol entered service with the Russian Strategic Missile Forces in 1988 and is being gradually replaced with more advanced Topol-M and Yars mobile missile systems. According to a post on the website of state purchase orders, the company ... more

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Airbus Defence and Space launches XEBRA

Airbus Defence and Space launches XEBRA
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 04, 2015 - Airbus Defence and Space has launched its new XEBRA (Zee-brah) X-band milsatcom service using the world's most compact X-band terminals and the Skynet satellite network. The XEBRA service provides superior global communications mobility with high throughput for tactical and intelligence based missions using terminals weighing 5.1kg and only 23 x 25 x 8cm in size. The Skynet satellite ... more

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US to keep operating in South China Sea

US to keep operating in South China Sea
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Nov 3, 2015 - US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday told his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan that the American military would continue to operate in the South China Sea. With tensions still simmering after a US naval vessel sailed close to artificial islands China is building in the disputed waters, the pair met for about 40 minutes on the sidelines of a regional defence meeting. "(Carter) o ... more

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