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Space, lasers, hypersonic missiles rank high for U.S. missile defense research

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Space, lasers, hypersonic missiles rank high for U.S. missile defense research

The undersecretary of defense for research and engineering told attendees of a missile defense event that progress is being made on lasers, but hypersonic munitions and space defense require much more work.

Mattis to travel to Mexican border, Wyoming on Wednesday

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Mattis to travel to Mexican border, Wyoming on Wednesday

Crude oil prices lower on oversupply concerns, Trump's comments

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Crude oil prices lower on oversupply concerns, Trump's comments

MBDA shows off naval version of MMP guided tank missile

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MBDA shows off naval version of MMP guided tank missile

OPEC: Venezuelan, Iranian oil production down, Saudi, UAE output up

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OPEC: Venezuelan, Iranian oil production down, Saudi, UAE output up

Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Venezuelan and Iranian oil production fell in October from September, but higher output in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates more than offset the decline.

Some Google traffic rerouted through Russia, China, Nigeria for 1.5 hours

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Some Google traffic rerouted through Russia, China, Nigeria for 1.5 hours

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Some users of Google services encountered disruptions for about 1 1/2 hours because traffic was re-routed through other networks in Russia, China and Nigeria.

Air Force taps Rockwell for jam-resistant GPS navigation systems

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Air Force taps Rockwell for jam-resistant GPS navigation systems

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins to provide the Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve F-16 fighter aircraft.

DARPA, Army select companies to develop hypersonic missile propulsion

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DARPA, Army select companies to develop hypersonic missile propulsion

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- DARPA and the Army chose Aerojet Rocketdyne, Exquadrum and Sierra Nevada to develop and demonstrate a ground-launched propulsion system for hypersonic missiles.

USNS Zeus cable-laying ship to undergo overhaul

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USNS Zeus cable-laying ship to undergo overhaul

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has given Colonna's Shipyard $10.5 million for a four-month regular overhaul and dry docking of the USNS Zeus cable-laying ship.

Gripen E fighter successfully test fires Meteor missile

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Gripen E fighter successfully test fires Meteor missile

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A Gripen E air superiority fighter successfully completed a test launch of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile for the first time.

Bath Iron Works starts construction of USS Patrick Gallagher

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Bath Iron Works starts construction of USS Patrick Gallagher

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Construction of the USS Patrick Gallagher has started, with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins making the initial cut to the first plate of steel for the vessel.

Crude oil futures rise, but lack of new OPEC cuts curbs stronger recovery

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Crude oil futures rise, but lack of new OPEC cuts curbs stronger recovery

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Crude oil futures rose Monday with Brent recovering after losses in the previous week, with WTI finally picking up after ten consecutive declines.

Charles Stark Draper Lab tapped for nuclear missile tube research

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Charles Stark Draper Lab tapped for nuclear missile tube research

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory has been awarded $109.5 million for research on missile compartment guidance requirements for U.S. and U.K ballistic missile sub programs.

OPEC, non-OPEC see 2019 supply exceeding demand, but plan no cuts

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OPEC, non-OPEC see 2019 supply exceeding demand, but plan no cuts

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The OPEC and non-OPEC Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee that met Sunday said that they see greater supply than demand in 2019, but did not announce a cut.

Indian army receives first 25 M777 Ultra Lightweight Howizters

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Indian army receives first 25 M777 Ultra Lightweight Howizters

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The Indian Army received its first M777A2 155mm towed Ultra Lightweight Howitzers at an handover ceremony on Friday.

Japanese airborne troops jump from U.S. aircraft onto Japanese soil for first time

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Japanese airborne troops jump from U.S. aircraft onto Japanese soil for first time

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A C-130J Special Operations cargo and transport plane from the U.S. Air Force became the first U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers in Japan.

Raytheon tapped for SM-3 Block IIA missile guidance systems

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Raytheon tapped for SM-3 Block IIA missile guidance systems

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded $74.8 million for guidance systems for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA anti-ballistic missile interceptor.

Democrat takeover of House casts doubt on Space Force future

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Democrat takeover of House casts doubt on Space Force future

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Democrat wins in the midterm elections mean a shake-up in the House Armed Services Committee, which calls into question President Trump's proposed Space Force branch.

Colt, FN receive Army contracts for further M4, M4A1 carbine production

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Colt, FN receive Army contracts for further M4, M4A1 carbine production

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Colt's Manufacturing Company and FN America have each been awarded $88.6 million by the U.S. Army for the production of M4 and M4A1 carbines.

Saudi Aramco, Chinese researchers to pursue ultra-low emission fuels

Energy News // 4 days ago

Saudi Aramco, Chinese researchers to pursue ultra-low emission fuels

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Saudi Aramco, Chinese researchers and engine and petrochemicals companies have teamed up to study ways to lower emissions.

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