DTN News: Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2013

DTN News: Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2013

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News and associates respectively.

*Comprehensive daily news related to Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News and associates respectively.

Top Chinese Military Official Accused of Amassing Illegal Wealth Voice of America-Jan 17, 2014 Chinese media are reporting on a rare publicized case of corruption in the army leadership. A Chinese general in charge of army logistics ...

Corruption probe lifts lid on graft in Chinese military

The Japan Times-Jan 15, 2014

Robert Gates Worries About China's Growing Military

the Diplomat-Jan 15, 2014

the Diplomat

CRIENGLISH.com

BBC News

International Business Times AU

Aljazeera.com

Economic Times

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China media: Military strength BBC News-Jan 15, 2014Share Chinese media play down "fears" over Beijing's growing militarycapabilities, amid reports of a test-flight of a hypersonic missile delivery vehicle ...

Washington Times

PACOM Chief Says US Losing Military Dominance to Chinain Asian ... Newsmax.com-Jan 17, 2014 The U.S. commander in the Pacific is warning that the United States is losing its military air and sea dominance to China in the Asia-Pacific ... + Show more

Chinese army banned from foreign cars The Guardian-Jan 13, 2014 President Xi Jinping has ordered China's military to buy domestic car brands rather than foreign as part of a broad effort to reduce costs and ... + Show more

Business Insider

Chinese Defense Ministry Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test Washington Free Beacon-Jan 15, 2014 China military affairs analysts said the hypersonic vehicle test represents a major milestone in China's military buildup of weapons it calls ... + Show more

MINING.com

Ukraine's role in China's military technology WantChinaTimes-3 hours ago China and Ukraine have a long history of exchanging military technology. Much of the technology used by the People's Liberation Army was ...

China Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test the Diplomat-by Zachary Keck-Jan 16, 2014 As my colleague Ankit wrote earlier this week, “Last week, the Chinese military successfully concluded the first test flight of a hypersonic missile ... + Show more

China's military presence is growing. Does a superpower collision ... The Guardian-Jan 1, 2014 China's military presence is growing. Does a superpower collision loom? Who holds the key to the future of East Asia? As US influence recedes ... + Show more

Chinese military reacts angrily to Japan swelling defence force The Guardian-Dec 21, 2013 Japanese naval ships, pictured in 2008. China slammed Tokyo's plan to beef up its military presence in the region. Photograph: Junji ... + Show more

NDTV	US, China tensions risk accidental war New Straits Times-Jan 12, 2014 On Nov 23, the Chinese government announced the creation of an Air ...Chinese military spending has kept pace with its fast-growing wealth. + Show more

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DTN News: North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2014

DTN News: North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2014

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2014: Comprehensive daily news related to North Korea for the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related to North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News for the world of TODAY.

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1. North Korea is no place for tourists Ottawa Citizen-20 hours ago The truth is that travelling to North Korea was a dream come true. Having long had an interest in the history of the Korean Peninsula and the ...

   Inoki says North Korea willing to discuss abduction issue

   Asahi Shimbun-Jan 17, 2014

   Jim Rogers still expects bonanza from N. Korea

   GlobalPost-Jan 17, 2014

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2. The Globe and Mail

   North Korea's Controversial Ski Resort Now Open For Business Huffington Post-by Hunter Stuart-Jan 17, 2014Share The Masik Pass ski area, located in Kangwon province in southeasternNorth Korea, opened its doors to the public on Jan. 1, according to CNN ... + Show more

3. New Video Of North Korea Has Just Been Released. And It Shows a ... PolicyMic-20 hours ago The United States got a rare look into North Korea on Tuesday night, thanks to a new PBS Frontline documentary titled Secret State of North ...

4. Panama: North Korea to pay fine for release of ship found with ... CNN-Jan 17, 2014 (CNN) -- North Korea will pay a fine of more than half a million dollars next week for the release of a ship that last year tried to cross the ... + Show more

5. Telegraph.co.uk

   South Korea rejects North Korea's conciliatory offer Fox News-Jan 17, 2014 SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea rejected North Korea's offer to take a series of steps to ease tension that included canceling Seoul's ... + Show more

6. William Pesek: Can North Korea save the South? Business Standard-9 hours ago The South needs a big bang if it's going to match Japan and stay ahead of China. Pooling energy and resources across the peninsula could ... + Show more

7. North Korea's Rare Earths Could be Game Changer Voice of America-Jan 17, 2014 SEOUL — A recent geological study indicates North Korea could hold some 216 million tons of rare earths, minerals used in electronics such ... + Show more

8. North Korea opens new ski resort, hopes it will bring boost in tourism Globalnews.ca-Jan 17, 2014 The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) welcomed the first group of international guests to its newly completed Masik Pass ski ...

9. How Dennis Rodman Got To North Korea BuzzFeed-Jan 17, 2014 In February 2013, he watched from afar as Dennis Rodman went to North Korea with the Harlem Globetrotters for a documentary by Vice, the ... + Show more

10. North Korea attempts to woo defectors home Christian Science Monitor-Jan 16, 2014 On North Korean TV last month a middle-aged woman told viewers that she was happy to be back home in the North from South Korea, which ...

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DTN News - MIDEAST NEWS: A Palestinian Protester Being Arrested By Israeli Security Forces / Middle East Peace Talks In Deadlock Over Core Issue

DTN News - MIDEAST NEWS: A Palestinian Protester Being Arrested By Israeli Security Forces /  Middle East Peace Talks In Deadlock Over Core Issue
*US working on proposals to allow Israeli-Palestinian talks to go beyond deadline after about 20 meetings

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by K. V. Seth from reliable sources Irish Times & Reuters
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2014: When Israel and the Palestinians agreed, under intense pressure from Washington, to relaunch direct bilateral negotiations last July, US secretary of state John Kerry set an extremely ambitious, some would say naive, nine- month deadline for the sides to clinch an elusive peace deal.

That deadline is fast approaching and although the sides have met about 20 times, in strict secrecy, there is no indication to date that the parties have been able to significantly narrow the gaps on any of the core issues.

In what appears to be an effort in diplomatic damage control, Kerry is now working on bridging proposals, a framework agreement to be endorsed by the sides, that would enable the talks to continue beyond the April deadline.

An indication of the deadlock’s depth came this week when the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot leaked off- the-record statements made by Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon.

He confirmed comments made by senior Palestinian officials over recent weeks to the effect that direct peace talks have not taken place for weeks and both sides were in effect negotiating separately with the Americans.

He also made a scathing personal attack on Kerry, for which he later apologised, describing him as “messianic” and “obsessive,” saying sarcastically that he should just claim his Nobel peace prize and leave Israel alone.

Ya’alon also dismissed the American plan for West Bank security arrangements, drafted by Kerry in an effort to break the impasse in the talks, as “not worth the paper it’s written on”.

According to an anonymous official in the ruling Likud party, quoted in the Israeli media this week, the defence minister merely said out loud what prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu really thinks but could never say, so as not to pinpoint Israel as the obstacle to peace.

Over recent weeks senior Palestinian officials led by President Mahmoud Abbas have made a number of hardline speeches that left little room for optimism that an historic compromise was close.
So what are the contentious issues?

Borders 
The Palestinians seek an independent state in the entire West Bank and Gaza. Israel wants to maintain control over four West Bank settlement blocs (about 13 per cent of the West Bank), home to more than 80 percent of settlers; and in return would be prepared to cede some Israeli territory to the Palestinians.

Gaza
Gaza has always been considered an integral part of a future Palestinian state but is currently controlled by the Islamic Hamas, bitter opponents of Fatah, headed by President Abbas, which controls the West Bank. Hamas opposes the peace talks with Israel and insists Abbas has no mandate to negotiate on its behalf.

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DTN News - DEFEXPO 2014 INDIA: Airbus To Highlight Choppers, Aircraft Offered To India

DTN News - DEFEXPO 2014 INDIA: Airbus To Highlight Choppers, Aircraft Offered To India 

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by K. V. Seth from reliable sources The Economic Times

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 17, 2014: Helicopters and transport aircraft offered to Indian Armed Forces would be the focus of the European Airbus Group at the four-day DEFEXPO 2014 starting February 6. 

In a statement, Airbus said in its first participation in any defence show under its new brand-name Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters, it will highlight its AS550 C3 Fennec and AS565 MBe Panther choppers, which are in race for Army and Navy tenders respectively for replacing their light helicopter fleet. 

"Defexpo is an important land, naval and homeland security exhibition for us as it provides an excellent platform to interact with customers and potential partners. From January 1, EADS has rebranded and reorganised to Airbus Group, this will be our first international show under the new brand," said Yves Guillaume, President India, Airbus Group. 

"We are investing in expanding our industrial and engineering footprint here because we regard India as a strategic resource hub for the Group and not just as a market. It is this message of partnership that we would like to take to our audience here via the show," he said. 

Airbus Group comprises three divisions namely Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters. While Airbus focuses on commercial aircraft business, Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter) handles all commercial and military helicopter activities. 

The Group will also showcase its C295 tactical transport aircraft, which is being offered by Airbus for IAF's requirement for replacement of the Avro aircraft. 

In UAV section, it will put on display the Tanan 300 is a diesel engine-powered tactical vertical takeoff and landing UAS especially suited for maritime surveillance. 


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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 17, 2014

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 17, 2014
Source: K. V. Seth - DTN News + U.S. DoD issued No. CR-012-14 January 17, 2014
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 17, 2017: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued January 17, 2014 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

BOH Environmental LLC*, Chantilly, Va., has been awarded a maximum $250,000,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for several types of containers and container parts.  This contract is a sole-source acquisition.  This is a two-year base contract with three one-year option periods.  Locations of performance are Virginia and Texas with a Jan. 16, 2016 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2015 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPE8ED-14-D-0002).

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., has been awarded a maximum $48,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide parts as the prime services integrator in support of the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheel Vehicle Industrial Base Support program.  This contract is a sole-source acquisition.  Location of performance is Indiana with a Sept. 30, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 Army Working Capital Funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio, (SPM7MX-14-D-0039).

Avfuel Corp.**, Ann Arbor, Mich., has been awarded a maximum $7,417,557 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for into-plane jet fuel.  This contract is a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received.  Locations of performance are Michigan and California with a March 31, 2018 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2018 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-14-D-0015).

AIR FORCE

Goodrich Corp., Westford, Mass., has been awarded an $183,000,000 firm-fixed-price undefinitized contract action (P00013) for an existing contract (FA8620-12-C-4020) for the Royal Saudi Air Force DB110 Reconnaissance System program.  This modification changes the requirements to include in-country setup and installation, ground stations, and pod survey study being produced under the basic contract.  Work will be performed at Westford, Mass., and is expected to be completed by July 23, 2021.  This contract is 100 percent foreign military sales for Saudi Arabia.  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/WINK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

Leidos Inc., Reston, Va., has been awarded a $62,480,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for Mission Planning and Analysis Common Services.  Contractor will perform software engineering, integration, technical support, and training requirements of the Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network quality review function.  Work will be performed at Omaha, Neb., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 9, 2019.  This award is the result of a competitive acquisition, and three offers were received.  No funds have been obligated at time of award.  The 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (FA4600-14-D-0002).

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.-Electronics Sector, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $33,017,449 cost-plus-fixed-fee completion job order under basic ordering agreement (N00164-13-G-WT15) to design and build operational test program sets in support of the P-8A AN/ALQ 240 electronic support measures repair depot standup at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind.  Work will be performed in Linthicum, Md., and is expected to be completed by September 2019.  Fiscal 2013 aircraft procurement, Navy funds in the amount of $33,017,449 will be obligated at time of award.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  Navy Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

Transport Systems and Products Inc., Stamford, Conn., is being awarded a $7,366,373 firm-fixed-priced contract for self-propelled modular transport equipment manufactured by Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik GmbH that is necessary to support the moored training ship conversion project at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  Work will be performed in Pfedelbach, Germany, and is expected to be completed by October 2014.  Fiscal 2014 shipbuilding and conversion, Navy funding in the amount of $4,000,000 and fiscal 2013 other procurement, Navy funding in the amount of $3,366,373 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at end of the fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured.  This requirement was negotiated on a sole source basis with Transport Systems and Products Inc.; Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik Gmbh’s exclusive distributor in North America in accordance with the Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (Brand Name).  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-14-C-4304).

*Small Business

**Veteran Owned Small Business

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