Alarms raised over North Korean long-range missiles

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The rising activities of North Korea to build and deploy such long-range ballistic missiles as the 4,000-6,000km-range Taepo-Dong II are causing concerns among South Korean, Japanese and US officials. According to intelligence reports, Pyongyang could conduct test of either Taepo-Dong II or the second test of the Taepo-Dong I medium-range ballistic missile. After the Aug 1998 first test of the Taepo-Dong I, North Korea reportedly enlarged a launch pad and transported rocket fuel to storage areas nearby.

Product information, North Korea, Koch, Andrew

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Sat-images could be Spratly's salvation

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The emergence of new generation commercial observation satellites could help mitigate territorial conflicts such as the Spratly Islands in South China Sea, which is claimed by China, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan and Malaysia. The devices promise to deliver higher-resolution and more timely overhead imagery that could support preventive diplomacy and confidence- building measures.

Asia, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Military Communications Satellites

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