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Chinese PAVE PAWS

Posted on August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 by alert5

Photo source: Chinese internet
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India’s former President who lead missile program has passed away

Posted on July 28, 2015 by alert5

Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on Jul. 27 while delivering a lecture. Before he became President, he had lead the country’s missile program.

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Russia to proceed with Dnepr rocket launches without Ukraine

Posted on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 by alert5

Russia plans to proceed with launches of the Dnepr rocket even though Ukraine is no longer a participant of the program.

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Russian satellite’s maneuvering capability consistent with anti-satellite weapon

Posted on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force spokesman said the Russian military satellite Kosmos 2504 has made at least 11 close approaches to the rocket upper stage that released it into orbit. Such maneuvering capability are consistent with an on-orbit anti-satellite weapon, according to Space News.

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Moscow expects Washington to abandon BMD programs in Europe after Iran deal

Posted on July 15, 2015July 15, 2015 by alert5

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in Vienna that the United States is no longer required to develop the Aegis Ashore program and station BMD-capable warships in Europe after a deal was reached to curb Iran’s nuclear ability.

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