UN Security Council condemns N.Korea failed missile launch

UN Security Council condemns N.Korea failed missile launch United Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2016 - The UN Security Council on Monday strongly condemned North Korea after a failed missile launch, threatening further measures against Pyongyang. North Korea tested a medium-range Musudan missile on Saturday, the latest in series of launches in defiance of UN resolutions. The rocket exploded soon after lift-off. In a unanimous statement backed by China, Pyongyang's ally, the council "stron ... more

Thales targeting pod integrated, tested on Rafale fighter Paris (UPI) Oct 17, 2016 - Thales' new-generation TALIOS laser targeting pod has successfully completed a more than two-hour first flight on a Rafale fighter. The prototype targeting long-range identification optronic system collected high-quality images taken using the "day" channel, and offered remarkable performances in pointing and telemetry, Thales said. "TALIOS is the first optronic targeting pod to ... more

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