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S Korea deploys longer-range missiles against North

The country has deployed new cruise missiles capable of destroying targets such as missile and nuclear bases anywhere in North Korea, the defence ministry has said.

Britain again raises the pitch for Typhoon for fighter deal

Britain has sought to raise the pitch for Eurofighter Typhoon, positioning it as the "strongest offer"

Sun erupts again, triggers most powerful solar flare

Days after it unleashed a strong solar storm that hit the Earth causing satellite interruption and producing brilliant northern lights, the Sun on Friday erupted again, this time triggering another massive flare.

US warns Iran against blocking off Straits of Hormuz

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has warned Iran that the US would not tolerate blocking off the Straits of Hormuz, saying such a move would cross a "red line."

Russia not to impose arms embargo against Syria

Russia is Syria's major arms supplier, with contracts worth at least USD 4 billion as of 2011.

US Air Force F-22 fighters grounded again

The US Air Force has had to ground dozens of F-22 fighter jets for the second time this year after concerns a pilot suffered a lack of oxygen in the cockpit.

Antony cautions Indian Navy against complacency

Cautioning the Navy against complacency, Indian Defence Minister A K Antony has said some recent incidents have brought to fore the need for further strengthening the country's coastal and maritime security.

China rejects US report on nuke deployment against India

Dismissing the recent Pentagon report that the People’s Liberation Army has deployed nuclear capable missiles against India as “unfounded” and “contrary to facts”, China has said that the claims were made with “ulterior motives.”

Thai army helicopter crashes again

Thailand's army said that a third military helicopter has crashed near the country's border with Myanmar in less than a week and that three troops are feared dead.

NASA delays shuttle launch again

NASA managers have retargeted space shuttle Endeavour's launch to no earlier than Monday, May 16th.

MBDA demonstrates VL MICA proficiency against stand-off weapons

The VL MICA missile was launched from a ground-based vertical launcher and controlled by a Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) developed by MBDA.

MBDA presents tailored solutions against all air threats at IDEX

MBDA is presenting its comprehensive range of ground and naval based air defences at the IDEX which begins in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

NASA delays space shuttle launch again

NASA engineers will take additional time to evaluate the progress of Discovery's fuel tank repairs, which will further delay the launch of the shuttle Discovery.