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Pyramid scheme - Egypt's ballistic missile test and launch facility

Most components of the north site Jabal Hamzah have existed for 40 years, but a new rocket component processing facility and a nearby bunkered compound have been built in the mid-2000s. (DigitalGlobe)

Egypt appears to be expanding its ballistic missile development capabilities. Using satellite imagery analysis, Joseph S Bermudez Jr examines recent enhancements to Egypt's primary missile facility and considers possible implications for its missile programme.

09 February 2010

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Court jails Dizaei for corruption

MET Cdr Ali Dizaei has been sentenced to four years in jail after being found guilty of misconduct in a public office and perverting the course of justice during a four-week trial.

09 February 2010

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US Navy revises ship numbers downwards

The USN's 30-year shipbuilding plan allows for a fleet of 301 ships by 2040, including 66 Littoral Combat Ship frigates and 41 Joint High Speed Vessel catamarans

08 February 2010

French Army works towards first deployment of VBCI

Nexter's Vextra prototype prepared for an EBRC armament system assessment fitted with a low recoil-force 120 mm smoothbore gun. (Nexter)

A second French Army regiment is being converted to operate VBCI infantry carriers, while the first sub-unit is expected to be deployed to Afghanistan in April

09 February 2010

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Yanukovych victory is likely to be challenged

Thousands of supporters of Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych gathered to celebrate his victory in the presidential election campaign, 8 February. (PA)

Preliminary results from the 7 February Ukrainian presidential election suggested that Viktor Yanukovych had secured a narrow victory over his rival Yulia Tymoshenko.

08 February 2010

Barcelona prepares for expansion amid signs of recovery

More than six months after opening T1 at Barcelona, operator AENA is preparing for the next phase of expansion at the airport. (Barco)

Second-biggest Spanish airport prepares for further expansion after opening of new T1

08 February 2010

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BAE Systems agrees groundbreaking transatlantic settlement

BAE Systems has announced a global settlement with the US Department of Justice and UK Serious Fraud Office

05 February 2010

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Is HSR another boondoggle?

Funding remains the largest hurdle for high-speed rail operations in the US, despite the allocation of recent grants for new projects

05 February 2010

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Poll position - Raymond Odierno, Commanding General, US Forces - Iraq

General Raymond Odierno warns about Al-Qaeda. (Joanna Wright)

The upcoming elections in Iraq could stabilise the country. General Raymond Odierno tells Joanna Wright why this means that insurgent groups will try to disrupt the parliamentary poll.

05 February 2010

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