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India says to get Soviet-era aircraft carrier in 2013
AFP, Published on 27/11/2012
» India on Monday said long-time ally Russia would finally hand over a refurbished aircraft carrier next year and end a bitter dispute over the Soviet-era warship caused by rising costs and delays.
Chinese sub-launched nuclear deterrent at hand-report
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» For the first time China is close to reaching a "credible" nuclear deterrent based on land-based, submarine-launched and air-dropped nuclear weapons, a draft US report warned Friday.
EADS-BAE tie-up in the air, 17 days to decide
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» European aero groups EADS and BAE Systems have 17 days to reveal if their wedding is on or off, and their efforts to get to the church on time now depend on the German and French governments.
Last submariner wants U-boats revived
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/09/2012
» The last surviving Thai submariner wishes the Royal Thai Navy would start using submarines again, saying they are essential for the defence of the country.
Rockin' Road Show a right riot
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 27/09/2012
» Mention Disney to any youngsters, or any grown-ups for that matter, and you can expect to see their eyes light up with glee. The loveable Mickey Mouse and his friends have long been firm favourites throughout the decades.
EADS-BAE merger collapses, Germany blamed
AFP, Published on 10/10/2012
» A merger to create the biggest aerospace and defence group in the world from EADS and BAE Systems collapsed on Wednesday, brought down by unexpectedly strong opposition from Germany.
BAE Systems in merger talks with EADS
AFP, Published on 12/09/2012
» British arms manufacturer BAE Systems and European aicraft manufacturer EADS are holding talks over a possible merger, the pair announced on Wednesday.
Pentagon chief to meet China's leader-in-waiting
AFP, Published on 17/09/2012
» US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is due to meet China's leader-in-waiting, Vice President Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing this week, officials said Monday.
EADS-BAE merger faces tight deadline as shares nosedive
AFP, Published on 13/09/2012
» European aerospace giants EADS and BAE have less than a month from Thursday to clear big hurdles to a projected $45 billion merger and create a united front against US arch-rival Boeing.
Chinese warships spotted off Japanese island: Tokyo
AFP, Published on 16/10/2012
» Chinese warships, including two destroyers, were spotted in waters near a Japanese island on Tuesday, the defence ministry in Tokyo said, further stoking tensions with Beijing over a disputed archipelago.