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ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Nov 10-17, 2021)

1.In first, Russian test strikes satellite using Earth-based missile https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/russia-satellie-weapon/2021/11/15/0695621c-4648-11ec-973c-be864f938c72_story.html 2.Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59307862 3.Russia admits to anti-satellite missile test but denies ‘dangerous behavior’ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/16/russia-defends-anti-satellite-missile-test 4.Iran...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (June 23-29, 2021)

1. Iran says nuclear site images won’t be given to IAEA as deal has expired https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/27/iran-says-nuclear-site-images-wont-be-given-to-iaea-as-deal-expired.html 2. US Could Quit Iran Nuclear Deal if Talks...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Oct 27-Nov 2, 2021)

1.Indian Army Ineffective Sans Russian Equipment: US Reporthttps://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/10/29/indian-army-russian-equipment/ 2.India tests ballistic missile with 5,000km rangehttps://www.dawn.com/news/1654679 3.Why India's nuclear ICBM test is counterproductive for tactical and strategic...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (February 24-March 2, 2021)

Pakistan offers Sri Lanka $50m credit line for defence purchaseshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/25/pakistan-offers-sri-lanka-50-million-line-of-credit-for-defenceUkrainian defence conglomerate signs $85m contract with Pakistanhttps://www.thenews.com.pk/print/794407-ukrainian-defence-conglomerate-signs-85m-contract-with-pakistanIndian MoD approves procurement proposals worth USD2.38 billionhttps://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indian-mod-approves-procurement-proposals-worth-usd238-billionSix...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Jan 4-10, 2023)

​1.The treaties that make the world safer are struggling https://www.vox.com/world/23510633/arms-control-bioweapons-convention-nukes-ukraine-putin 2.Russia’s hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas https://apnews.com/article/putin-technology-politics-russia-government-561c5501aeb8f3ae40af1789ec237103 3.US Accelerates Military Drills With China’s Neighbors; Boosts Presence...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (November 29 – December 6, 2023)

1.Emphasizing the resumption of nuclear negotiations https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/492073/Emphasizing-the-resumption-of-nuclear-negotiations 2.Do not ignore Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warns UN atomic agency https://ft.com/content/3c5de562-8fd2-415f-95d9-c19c73ff64bd 3.Saudi Push for Enrichment Raises Concerns https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2023-11/news/saudi-push-enrichment-raises-concerns 4.COP28: Leaders Announce Nuclear Energy...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (January 27-February 2, 2021)

1. US, Russia Agree to Extend ‘New START’ Nuclear Arms Treaty https://www.dw.com/en/us-russia-agree-to-extend-new-start-nuclear-arms-treaty/a-56354318 2. US Secretary of State: Iran ‘Weeks Away from Having Material to...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 10 – 16, 2023)

IAEA Supports International Collaboration on the Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-supports-international-collaboration-on-the-long-term-operation-of-nuclear-power-plants Ukraine: Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant initiates reactor shutdown following water leak,...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (December 23-29, 2020)

1. Congress provides $130 million for hypersonic missile warning satellites    https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2020/12/23/congress-provides-130-million-for-hypersonic-missile-warning-satellites/​ 2. Enhancing Space Security: Time for Legally Binding Measureshttps://www.armscontrol.org/act/2020-12/features/enhancing-space-security-time-legally-binding-measures 3. Russia fully implemented obligations to destroy...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Mar 2 -8, 2022)

1.Iran, IAEA hold talks as nuclear negotiations near finish line https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/5/iran-iaea-hold-talks-as-nuclear-negotiations-near-finish-line 2.Iran says won’t endanger national interests after Russian demand https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/7/iran-says-wont-endanger-national-interests-after-russian-demand ​3. Iran nuclear deal possible...

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