Lockheed Martin Corp has won a contract valued at $1.9 billion to build two Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites.
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Category: Space
U.S. and allies deceived by North Korea’s rocket launch
A U.S. official said Washington and its allies in the Pacific were caught off guard by the launch of a North Korean rocket on Dec. 12.
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South Korea says North Korea’s missile could reach U.S.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said North Korea’s missile launched this year could have the range to reach United States’ West Coast.
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Turkey names sites for NATO Patriot missiles near Syria
Turkey announced that it’s southeastern cities of Adana, Gaziantep and Kahramanmaras will be protected by NATO Patroit batteries.
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Russia to create two new ICBMs
Russia is developing two new ICBMs including a conventionally-armed one. The conventionally-armed missile will be liquid-fueled in order to counter missile defense systems more effectively.
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