24 May 2010 Military News |
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- OIF/OEF Casualty Update 24 May 2010 [PDF]
- 204th MP Co returns home Army News 24 May 2010 -- The 204th MP Co deployed to Iraq May 9, 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where they helped transition policing responsibilities to local Iraqi police.
- Forces Capture Taliban Commander in Kandahar AFPS 24 May 2010 -- Afghan and international forces captured a Taliban commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan, last night, the second Taliban leader seized in the region.
- Airmen neutralize threat to Bagram Airfield AFNS 24 May 2010 -- Members of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, with assistance from Soldiers and Marines, repelled an early morning attack.
- Air Force JTAC's support every aspect of combat missions AFNS 24 May 2010 -- Joint terminal attack controllers were called into action when their unit came under attack during joint operations.
- UK's top bomb disposal officer resigns over Afghan concerns IRNA 24 May 2010 -- Britain's top bomb disposal officer has resigned, the Ministry of Defence announced after he raised concerns over the pressures his team faces in Afghanistan.
- 2nd LAR Marines call Afghan desert 'home' no more USMC News 24 May 2010 -- Marines and sailors of A/2nd LAR Battalion deployed in December and began desert operations in the cold Afghan winter.
- Afghan Peace Conference Delayed For Second Time RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- Afghan officials said a conference to discuss peace prospects with the Taliban had been postponed for a second time.
- 101st 'Currahee' Brigade Prepares for Afghanistan Deployment AFPS 24 May 2010 -- For troops seeking the most realistic training experience possible before deploying to Afghanistan, most wouldn’t expect to find it within the pine forests of western Louisiana.
Defense Policy / Programs
- U.S., South Korea Increase Military Exercises Following Attack AFPS 24 May 2010 -- US and ROK militaries will undergo 2 new training exercises in light of last week’s finding that North Korea sank a ROKN ship.
- U.S., S. Korea to hold navy drills following Yellow Sea incident RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- US and South Korea will hold joint military drills to practice the interception of submarines.
- US Announces New Military Exercises with South Korea VOA 24 May 2010 -- US DoD announced its forces will conduct 2 previously unplanned exercises with South Korea's military in response to the North Korean sinking of a South Korean ship.
- Navy Leadership Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Strike Fighter Program Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- The acting director of air warfare on the Chief of Naval Operations staff reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to the Joint Strike Fighter Program.
- Sea Services Release Naval Operations Concept 2010 Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- Chief of Naval Operations and Commandants of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard released the Naval Operations Concept 2010.
- US Development of New Type War Hardware KCNA 24 May 2010 -- The test of individual component of a new type medium-range anti-aircraft system is now progressing at its final phase.
- Meteorological research could fill battlefield void Army News 24 May 2010 -- Officials with the Army Research Laboratory announced its meteorological expertise promising to improve the accuracy of weather forecast models.
- Navy Releases Roadmap for Global Climate Change Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, released an overarching roadmap on May 21 that will guide Navy policy, strategy and investment plans related to a changing global climate.
- Odierno Selected to Lead U.S. Joint Forces Command AFPS 24 May 2010 -- President Obama has nominated Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the present commander of U.S. Forces Iraq, to head US Joint Forces Command.
- US Navy Destroyer Locates Pirated Vessel AFPS 24 May 2010 -- The USS McFaul located the pirated M/V Iceberg I off the coast of Somalia with up to 50 pirates and more than 20 crew members on board.
- Peleliu Deploys to Western Pacific Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) left San Diego May 22 for a scheduled seven-month Western Pacific deployment.
- Marines Take Final Leap To Become Assault Climbers USMC News 24 May 2010 -- Assault climbers took 26th MEU Marines, most of whom had never had any formal rock-climbing experience, and taught them critical skills to negotiate any route regardless of vertical or near vertical terrain.
- Fort Lee receives first M1 Abrams tank Army News 24 May 2010 -- An Abrams tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle are the latest additions to the Ordnance School's combat vehicle inventory.
- First Army move on track Army News 24 May 2010 -- First Army's planned move to Rock Island Arsenal next year is on track, officials said as they laid stones in front of the renovation site for their new headquarters.
- 'Wild Cards' Deploy with USS Peleliu Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- Sailors assigned to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Detachment 5 departed for a regularly scheduled deployment aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) May 22.
- Fort Belvoir hosts surveillance system demo Army News 24 May 2010 -- DoD and Army officials gave the National Capital Region a glimpse of one of the tools in its arsenal designed to keep track of enemy combatants.
- First intelligence staff training course provided during AFRICAN LION builds partner nation capacity USMC News 24 May 2010 -- Class of 22 students graduated from the first intelligence staff training course taught by personnel from U.S. Marine Forces Africa.
- Airmen train Japanese pilots for air-to-air refueling AFNS 24 May 2010 -- Japanese and US airmen are working together to certify about 20 Japanese Air Self Defense Force pilots in day and night air refueling.
- Moroccan, Marine marksmanship training broadens horizons during African Lion '10 USMC News 24 May 2010 -- The joint weapons training conducted as part of Exercise African Lion 2010 at Moroccan Military Base Tifnit.
- Phoenix Express 2010 Gets Underway Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- The second phase of exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE10) began after the successful completion of the in-port segment of the exercise in Souda Bay, Greece, May 24.
- Swift Arrives in Panama for SPS 2010 Navy NewsStand 24 May 2010 -- High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrived in Balboa-Rodman, Panama, May 22, to kick off the Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2010 visit to the Central American nation.
- Wharf project modernizes munitions shipments at critical ammo port Army News 24 May 2010 -- A major milestone was met at the port through which nine out of every ten rounds of ammunition sent to Iraq and Afghanistan are moved.
- Army breaks ground on APG airfield renovation Army News 24 May 2010 -- The Maryland Army National Guard broke ground on a $22.6 million project to renovate the Army Aviation Support Facility at Weide Army Airfield May 22.
- Coast Guard Commandant: Government Must Stick with BP VOA 24 May 2010 -- US Coast Guard commandant: No alternative at this point but to allow BP to continue with the steps it is taking.
- Allen Outlines Federal Role in Oil Spill Response AFPS 24 May 2010 -- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill could soon reach levels on par with the 1989 Exxon Valdez tanker spill.
- Mass fatality training integrates Air Guard recovery teams AFNS 24 May 2010 -- Key function of the Regional Mass Fatality Management Training Evolution to develop and evaluate protocol for integration of ANG Fatality Search and Recovery Teams.
- Russian shipbuilders say ready to construct Mistral class ships RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Russian shipyards are ready to build Mistral class helicopter carriers whenever they receive orders from the military.
- Russia in final stage of talks to buy 4 Mistral class warships RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Russia has reached the final stage of talks on the purchase of four French Mistral class helicopter carriers.
- Russia Mulls Buying Naval Ships From France, Spain, Netherlands VOA 24 May 2010 -- Russia's defense minister says the country plans to buy four advanced warships from France.
- Russia may purchase domestic drones if Defense requirements satisfied RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Russia may purchase domestic drones after training operators for drones produced by Israel.
- Share of modern weaponry in Russian military must be 30% by 2015 RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev: The share of modern weaponry in the Russian Armed Forces must be brought up to at least 30% by 2015.
- Russian amphibious assault ship sails for Baltic, North seas RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- The Russian Baltic Fleet's amphibious assault landing ship RFS Kaliningrad set out for the Baltic and North seas.
- Russian Defense Ministry may hold lotteries to finance development RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has proposed creating a new state lottery to finance the development of its armed forces.
- Algeria to halve arms purchases from U.S., buy from Russia RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- The Algerian Defense Ministry decided to halve arms purchases from the US, while seeking to buy analogous weapons from Russia.
- South Korea begins mass torpedo production RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- South Korea has begun mass production of Red Shark torpedoes, designed for destroying hostile submarines.
- S. Korean Forces to Stage War Exercises KCNA 24 May 2010 -- The 1st field command of the south Korean army announced that it would stage field mobile exercises in Kangwon Province.
- U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 24 May 2010
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Admiral Thad Allen and Assistant to The President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner The White House 24 May 2010
Defense Industry
- DoD News: Contracts for May 24, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Opens Grand Forks Office to Support Global Hawk Basing Northrop Grumman 24 May 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) opened an office here in a ceremony on May 21 to provide support for the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) being assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base.
- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Awarded $20 Million Contract From Missile Defense Agency Pratt & Whitney 24 May 2010 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne received a $20.3 million contract for the first phase to design, develop and test a High-Performance Liquid Upper-Stage propulsion system that will support early intercept capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
- Boeing Teams with SAIC on Ground Combat Vehicle Proposal Boeing 24 May 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has teamed with Science Applications International Corporation [NYSE: SAI] on a proposal for the U.S. Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program.
- General Dynamics Awarded $146 Million Base Realignment and Closure Support Contract by Washington Headquarters Services General Dynamics 24 May 2010 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $146.2 million, three-year contract for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act support by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Washington Headquarters Services.
- Lockheed Martin Selected by Finnish Air Force to Provide Airborne Surveillance System Lockheed Martin 24 May 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that it has been awarded a four-year contract to supply the Finnish Air Force with an airborne surveillance system and associated ground systems. The value of this contract is approximately $100 million.
- Lockheed Martin Demonstrates New Ambush-Thwarting Push Vehicle Capability For Automated Convoy Program Lockheed Martin 24 May 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has developed a new push vehicle capability for its automated convoy program that will save lives in the fight against convoy ambush and IED attacks. The Convoy Active Safety Technology system, which enables convoy vehicles to autonomously follow each other, demonstrated the push-vehicle feature recently. It allows the first vehicle to be driven autonomously, as compared to past system designs where the lead had to be under human control.
- Raytheon's SeaRAM Completes Blast Test Vehicle Launches Raytheon 24 May 2010 -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defense System completed two blast test vehicle launches aboard the USS Independence (LCS 2).
- U.S. Air Force Awards Raytheon $97 Million for More Miniature Air Launched Decoys Raytheon 24 May 2010 -- The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) $96.7 million for a third production lot of the Miniature Air Launched Decoy.
- SAIC-Led Industry Team to Pursue Ground Combat Vehicle Program SAIC 24 May 2010 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it will lead a team to pursue the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. The SAIC-led team submitted its proposal for the technology development phase of the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) being developed under the GCV effort to the U.S. government and is competing for one of an anticipated three contract awards.
- Indian Navy Commissions INS Shivalik Stealth Frigate Powered by LM2500-Based CODOG Arrangement GE Marine 24 May 2010 -- GE Marine reports that the Indian Navy commissioned the INS Shivalik stealth frigate on April 29, 2010, at the Indian Navy's shipyard in Mumbai. This first-in-class frigate, built by Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL), is powered by two GE LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines with two diesels in a COmbined Diesel Or Gas turbine (CODOG) configuration. This project marks the first LM2500-powered ship to enter service with the Indian Navy.
Other Conflicts
- Ban confident of 'appropriate' Security Council action on ship sinking UN News Centre 24 May 2010 -- Sinking of ship off the coast of the ROK by DPRK has dealt a blow to efforts to promote peace in the region.
- UN chief urges Security Council to take action against N. Korea RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- UN Secretary General Ban expressed hope that the Security Council would take prompt actions against Pyongyang.
- Canada imposes sanctions on North Korea over Yellow Sea incident RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Canada has imposed sanctions on North Korea following the sinking of a South Korean warship.
- South Korea, World Look to China to Warn North Over Ship Sinking VOA 24 May 2010 -- Pressure is mounting on China to reprimand North Korea over the fatal sinking of the South navel vessel last month.
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Republic of Korea The White House 24 May 2010
- Briefing on the Republic of Korea US Dept. of State 24 May 2010
- Clinton: US Support for South Korea 'Unequivocal' VOA 24 May 2010 -- Secretary of State Clinton: US fully supports the measures South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
- N.Korea threatens to destroy South's 'psychological' loudspeakers in demilitarized zone RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- North Korea threatened in a statement to deliver surgical strikes on the South Korean loudspeakers in the demilitarized zone.
- FM Spokesman on Right to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent KCNA 24 May 2010 -- Some are busy floating the assertion that the DPRK should not be recognized as a nuclear weapons state.
- NDC Spokesman Rebukes Lee Myung Bak's "Statement to People" KCNA 24 May 2010 -- Traitor Lee Myung Bak of south Korea, driven to a tight corner after the DPRK internally and externally clarified its principled stand on the sinking of warship "Cheonan", released the so-called "statement to the people".
- KPA Front Commander Opens Written Warning to Lee Myung Bak KCNA 24 May 2010 -- The commander of forces of the Korean People's Army in the central sector of the front issued the following open written warning addressed to Lee Myung Bak.
- S. Korean Warlike Forces' Reckless Provocation Blasted KCNA 24 May 2010 -- South Korean authorities aimed at fanning up the atmosphere of confrontation with the DPRK.
- S. Korean Authorities' Racket over Sinking of Warship under Fire KCNA 24 May 2010 -- The south Korean puppet authorities can never escape a severe judgment of history for groundlessly linking the sinking of their warship with the DPRK, warn leading papers Tuesday in their signed commentaries.
- N. Korea Talks Tough After South Halts Trade VOA 24 May 2010 -- In some of the harshest language used by Seoul in decades, South Korea's president has outlined plans to hold North Korea accountable for a deadly naval attack.
- S. Korean President Halts Trade with North VOA 24 May 2010 -- South Korea's president has held a nationwide address to announce stern measures against North Korea. South Korea and the US say Pyongyang is responsible for sinking a South Korean navy ship.
- Gaza still awaiting reconstruction after Israeli offensive: UN IRNA 24 May 2010 -- Sixteen months after an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, about three quarters of the damaged buildings and infrastructure have still not been repaired.
- South Lebanon Tense for 10th Anniversary of Israeli Withdrawal VOA 24 May 2010 -- Monday marks the 10th anniversary of the Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon and tensions are rising.
- AMISOM Committed to Somali Government VOA 24 May 2010 -- Top official of the AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia: Group will continue to protect the Transitional Federal Government despite increasing threats.
- Attack on presidential palace highlights urgency of solving Somali crisis, Ban warns UN News Centre 24 May 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban: Attack on the presidential palace there underscored both the urgency and the scale of the challenge.
- Continued clashes leave Darfur's security situation tense, UN reports UN News Centre 24 May 2010 -- The security situation in Darfur remains tense and unpredictable due to ongoing clashes between Government forces and rebels.
- Sudan's Ruling Party Would Unite With SPLM VOA 24 May 2010 -- A prominent member of Sudan's dominant National Congress Party: NCP is not opposed to seeing Salva Kiir become first VP in a unity government.
- Statement by the President on the Signing of the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 The White House 24 May 2010
- UN peacekeeper killed in clash in eastern DR Congo UN News Centre 24 May 2010 -- An Indian soldier from the UN peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was killed when his patrol went to the aid of national army forces.
- Indian Prime Minister Promises Efforts to Normalize Ties With Pakistan VOA 24 May 2010 -- As India and Pakistan prepare to resume a dialogue process, the Indian PM expressed his commitment to normalizing relations with its neighbor.
- YEMEN: Amnesty welcomed, but "not enough" IRIN 24 May 2010 -- President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced an amnesty for all imprisoned southern separatists and Houthi rebels in the north.
- Russia reiterates support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity after Karabakh polls RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Moscow reiterated its support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity in the wake of parliamentary elections in Nagorny Karabakh.
- Armenia urges world to work with Karabakh's elected authorities RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Armenian FM: International community should cooperate with the newly elected authorities of the breakaway Azerbaijani region of Nagorny Karabakh.
- Baku calls Karabakh polls attempt to conceal Armenian occupation policy RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Azerbaijani FM: Polls in Nagorny Karabakh an attempt by Armenia to conceal its occupation of the region.
- OSCE to monitor ceasefire on Armenian-Azerbaijani border RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- The OSCE will conduct ceasefire monitoring along a disputed stretch of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
- CAMBODIA: Khmer Rouge genocide charge marks milestone for minorities IRIN 24 May 2010 -- Advocates say prosecuting the crime would represent a milestone for official recognition of the rights of the country's Vietnamese and Muslim minorities.
News Reports
- Effectiveness of Proposed UN Sanctions on Iran Debatable VOA 24 May 2010 -- US has put before the U. Security Council a new set of sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program.
- Iran's new nuclear proposal could be a confidence-building measure - Ban UN News Centre 24 May 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban: Iranian proposal on its nuclear programme will be assessed by all concerned parties.
- Uranium swap may help solve Iranian nuclear problem - UN chief RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- A new Iranian uranium swap deal should raise confidence levels and could lead to a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear problem.
- President urges Russia to be more cautious on its Iran position IRNA 24 May 2010 -- President Ahmadinejad urged Russian officials to be more cautious on their positions about Iran regarding its nuclear program.
- Iran expects Vienna Group to consider Tehran Declaration IRNA 24 May 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast: Islamic Republic of Iran expects the Vienna Group to consider Tehran Deceleration.
- IAEA Confirms Receiving Iran Letter On Proposed Nuclear Fuel Swap RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- IAEA has been formally notified by Iran of a proposed deal to swap of some of Iran's enriched uranium for nuclear reactor fuel.
- IAEA confirms receipt of Iran letter IRNA 24 May 2010 --International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed receipt of the letter forwarded by Iran, Turkey and Brazil.
- Iran's letter on fuel swap submitted to IAEA chief IRNA 24 May 2010 -- Iran's letter on exchange of nuclear fuel was handed over to the head of the UN nuclear watchdog.
- Iran Delivers Details of Nuclear Deal to IAEA VOA 24 May 2010 -- Iran has submitted a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency outlining an agreement to send its enriched uranium abroad.
- Iran's letter submitted to IAEA chief - Soltanieh IRNA 24 May 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh: Iran’s official letter on fuel swap, written on the basis of the May 17 Tehran Declaration, was handed over to the IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano by Iranian, Brazil and Turkish envoys.
- Clinton Urges China to Cooperate on North Korea, Iran at Talks VOA 24 May 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton is urging China to cooperate on formulating an international response to North Korea and Iran.
- UN special representative winds up visit to Iran IRNA 24 May 2010 -- The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, concluded his two-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Sunday evening.
- What Prisoners Would Iran Want To Swap? RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- Iran's Intelligence Minister Moslehi has suggested that it's time for Washington to propose a prisoner swap to secure the release of three US citizens.
- Jailed Americans' Mothers Ask Iranian Government to Release Their Adult Children VOA 24 May 2010 -- Last week, Cindy Hickey, Laura Fattal and Nora Shourd visited their children, jailed in Iran for nearly 10 months.
- Iran's Ahmadinejad Hears Rare Protest During Speech VOA 24 May 2010 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad has been greeted with protests during one of what are usually carefully stage-managed speeches.
- Ahead Of Election Anniversary, Iranian Government Tightens Its Grip RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- Twelve months after an election campaign that crackled with democratic promise, Iran is in the grip of drive to snuff out political dissent.
- Deposed Kyrgyz leader denies link with riots, says no plans to return RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Deposed Kyrgyz President Bakiyev said he had no plans to return from exile and denied any links to riots.
- Thai Human Rights Activists Call for Lasting Political Reforms VOA 24 May 2010 -- The Thai capital has begun to return to normal with hectic traffic replacing last week's burning fires and emptied streets.
- Gun Battles in Jamaica Intensify VOA 24 May 2010 -- Police in Jamaica have clashed with gunmen for the second straight day, in violence related to an alleged Jamaican drug lord who faces extradition to the United States.
- Jamaican Capital Under State of Emergency as Gangs Fight Alleged Drug Lord's Arrest VOA 24 May 2010 -- Jamaican officials have ordered a state of emergency for two locations on the island nation.
- EU Hosts Eastern Neighbors Ahead Of Russia Summit RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- Leading diplomats representing the 27 EU governments have met their counterparts from the six members of the bloc's Eastern Partnership.
- Zimbabwe Reconciliation Meeting Results in Chaos VOA 24 May 2010 -- In Zimbabwe, a meeting aimed at launching a process of national reconciliation has been aborted after chaos erupted over delegate accreditation.
- Ethiopian Ruling Party Sweeps Preliminary Election Results VOA 24 May 2010 -- Ethiopia announced preliminary results for its 2010 national elections on Monday, revealing what appears to be a landslide victory for the current ruling party.
- Ethiopian Opposition Fears Rout in Parliament Vote VOA 24 May 2010 -- Early reports suggest Ethiopia's ruling party has won a massive victory in Sunday's parliament elections. Almost every major opposition leader appears to have been defeated.
- Free Homeland party leads count in Karabakh parliamentary vote RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- According to preliminary results in Nagorny Karabakh's parliamentary polls, the Free Homeland party is leading in the ballot count.
- US Couple Abducted in Yemen VOA 24 May 2010 -- Armed Yemeni tribesmen have kidnapped an American couple traveling near the capital, Sanaa.
- ComSatBw-2 telecom satellite built by Thales Alenia Space successfully launched Thales 24 May 2010 -- The second ComSatBw satellite, designed, built and integrated by Thales Alenia Space on behalf of EADS Astrium, the space segment prime contractor, was successfully launched on May 21 by an Ariane 5 ECA from Kourou spaceport.
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