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August 09, 2013

Lockheed Martin Selects Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar
Linthicum MD (SPX) Aug 06, 2013
Lockheed Martin has competitively selected Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan F-16 radar modernization and upgrade programs. Work on the F-16 AESA (active electronically scanned array) radar program will be performed at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector headquarters facility in Linthicum. "The F-16 has been a front-line fighter for the Air Force for more than 30 years, and SABR will keep it there for decades ... read more

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World's second tallest building tops out in China Work on the main structure of the world's second tallest skyscraper was completed on Saturday, as the final beam was placed on the Shanghai Tower. ... more		Japan summons China envoy over ships near disputed isles Tokyo summoned Beijing's envoy on Thursday after Chinese government ships entered Japanese territorial waters near islands at the centre of a bitter row between the Asian giants. ... more		China's maritime ambitions making waves in Pacific China's communist rulers are making waves in the Pacific as they extend their naval strength and reach while Japan and the Philippines bolster their own fleets, increasing the risk of a maritime conflict, analysts say. ... more
				Japan summons China envoy over ships near disputed isles Tokyo summoned Beijing's envoy on Thursday after Chinese government ships entered Japanese territorial waters near islands at the centre of a bitter row between the Asian giants. ... more		Taiwan names new defence chief amid plagiarism scandal Taiwan's chief of general staff General Yen Ming was named defence minister Wednesday following the resignation of his predecessor over plagiarism claims just six days after taking office. ... more

No-one can contain China, scholar says amid territory rows No-one can contain China's rise, a leading Beijing foreign policy thinker said Tuesday, warning Manila and Tokyo that they had been mistakenly emboldened by Washington in territorial disputes with his country. ... more		Japan navy unveils biggest warship since WWII Japan unveiled its biggest warship since World War II on Tuesday, a $1.2 billion helicopter carrier aimed at defending territorial claims, drawing criticism from regional rival China which accused its neighbour of "constant" military expansion. ... more		N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones Strike hits south Beirut after evacuation warning; 20 militants killed in Israel strikes on Syria Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv		Britain's panda may be pregnant, says zoo Is Tian Tian pregnant? Hopes are high in Britain that it will get its first panda cub after Edinburgh Zoo said Friday there were "strong indications" that its female panda is expecting. ... more
				China vehicle sales growth slows in July Growth in China's vehicle sales slowed to an annual 9.9 percent in July, an industry group said Friday, as the world's largest car market entered its low season. ... more		China twin babies stolen by doctor found: state media Twin baby girls allegedly stolen and sold by the obstetrician who delivered them in China have been recovered by police, state media reported Friday. ... more

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First likely case of H7N9 bird flu spread by humans reported Chinese scientists on Wednesday reported the first likely case of direct person-to-person transmission of the H7N9 bird flu virus that has killed over 40 people since March. ... more		Researchers propose new experiments on mutant bird flu Scientists proposed developing a more potent strain of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on Wednesday to examine how mutant forms might spread among humans, a topic that has stoked global alarm in the past. ... more		Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: minister Scientists urge swift action on microbial technologies to address climate crisis EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules		Pressures and marketing push China formula use: experts China's latest milk powder scare will do nothing to increase one of the world's lowest breastfeeding rates, experts say, in the face of misconceptions, economic pressures, and aggressive marketing that "brainwashes" mothers. ... more
				Retailers Tesco,CRE plan China giant Britain's biggest retailer, supermarket chain Tesco, said on Friday that it is in exclusive talks over combining its Chinese operations with those of China Resources Enterprise. ... more		Philippines to start talks with US on greater military presence The Philippines said Thursday it would soon start talks on expanding US access to its bases, a move that would result in a greater presence of American troops in the country amid rising tensions with China. ... more

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	Rich economies on growth track, China slows: OECD Leading developed economies are still on a track towards growth, but among emerging economies China is showing increasing signs of slowing down, the OECD said on Thursday. ... more		China annual inflation steady at 2.7% in July: govt Chinese inflation held steady at 2.7 percent year-on-year in July, official data showed Friday, potentially giving the authorities some leeway for economic stimulus. ... more		China industrial output growth jumps to five-month high Growth in China's key industrial production accelerated to a five-month high in July, the government said Friday, providing optimistic pointers for the world's second-largest economy after months of negative indicators. ... more		Fall in China loans in July: central bank Chinese banks granted fewer loans in July than the previous month, data released by the central bank showed Friday, in the aftermath of a liquidity crunch that rattled banks. ... more

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Taking a cue from cactus, new spiky material removes oil from water		China fines formula firms $108 million for price-fixing		China July exports, imports unexpectedly jump		Head of China Resources denies corruption allegations		Chinese jetliner's first flight set back a year: state media
DuPont and GD Solar Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement		Veolia says profits down to a trickle, shares sparkle		Tibetan exile burns himself to death in Nepal		China agency sued over oil production in spill-hit bay		Philippines detains 18 Chinese for illegal mining

Philippines vows intensified sea patrols

China young adults getting fatter: report

Fonterra CEO sorry for milk scare, denies cover-up

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BMW China venture to recall more than 140,000 cars: officials

New Chinese game lets players retake disputed islands

Mass protest in Taiwan over young conscript's death

China expunges Bo's once-stellar reputation

Chinese distrust mounts after Fonterra milk scare

New Zealand's 'clean' green' image hurt by milk scare

Wall Street Journal's Chinese version blocked in China

Veolia says profits down to a trickle, shares sparkle

Sri Lanka launches Chinese-built mega port

Sri Lanka eyes South Asian hub with Chinese mega port

China lauds naval power after first Japan circuit

Philippines acquiring French vessel for South China Sea

Huawei lashes out at ex-CIA chief over spying claims

Flying hairdresser dreams of freedom in Chinese skies

Half of urban Chinese report owning, using smartphones

Oil prices edge higher on upbeat Chinese economic data

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