U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said China has provided some assistance to North Korea’s missile program.
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Category: Space
Russia to develop and build missile early warning satellites
Russia’s First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said on Thursday that Moscow has signed contracts to develop and build missile early warning satellites.
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U.S. State and Defense Departments: China is stealing U.S. military and civilian space technology
According to a report from the U.S. State and Defense Departments, China is stealing U.S. military and civilian space technology in an effort to disrupt U.S. military access to intelligence, navigation and communications via satellites.
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North Korean TEL has Chinese characteristics
The transporter erector launcher (TEL) unveiled by North Korea on Sunday looks similar to an off-road vehicle made by China’s Sanjiang Special Vehicle Company.
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North Korea unveils new road-mobile long-range missile
North Korea revealed five three-stage long-range missiles carried by large, eight-axle TELs on Sunday. Serial numbers are: 904830216, 901010212, 904830218, 904830215, and 901010418 according to Arms Control Wonk.
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