Reuters say the Pentagon plans to ask Congress for $4.5 billion in extra missile defense funding, spread over the next five years.
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Category: Space
Israeli companies to help India develop anti-missile system
Rafael and Israel Aircraft Industries will help India develop its anti-missile system.
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U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea taken step to fielding road-mobile missile
U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea has taken the first step towards fielding a road-mobile ballistic missile.
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USAF flies MQ-1s and MQ-9s using ‘wobbling’ satellite
U.S. Air Force crews flew MQ-1 Predators and MQ-9 Reapers during multiple missions in November and December using a commercial satellite that has a slightly ‘wobbling’ orbit.
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USAF modification adds two years of life to GPS satellites
The U.S. Air Force has modified the way batteries on board GPS satellites are charged, this change adds one to two years of life to each satellite.
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