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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2014 - 2:09:05 PM |
Defence & Arms
Loss of Ukraine's Military-Industrial Complex Will Cost Russia $938 Million
Russia will need to spend $938 million (33 billion rubles) to mitigate the negative effects of its broken partnerships with Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, its Federal Space Agency has calculated. These funds will establish domestic production of components formerly imported from Ukraine, including parts for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Jul 24, 2014 - 9:49:10 AM
Dark Side
France Confirms Future Warship Delivery to Russia
President Francois Hollande won broad domestic applause on Tuesday for defying allies Britain and the United States by confirming plans to deliver a helicopter carrier to Russia, with one backer dismissing the objections as hypocritical.
Jul 24, 2014 - 9:47:30 AM
Business
Russia's Importance to UK Plc Has Been Hugely Exaggerated
Just 1pc of our exports of financial and business services, including insurance, go to Russia. The widespread view that the City of London is now so dependent on Russian cash that it would capsize in the absence of massive inflows from Vladimir Putin's henchmen is hopelessly wrong
Jul 24, 2014 - 9:46:01 AM
Defence & Arms
Gaza Shows Worth in Laser Missile Defense Systems
The success and the cost of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system proves the worth in developing laser missile defense systems, two analysts wrote in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend.
Jul 24, 2014 - 9:44:55 AM
Labour
UAW Playing The Long Game, Ready For The Short Game at VW In Chattanooga
Volkswagon announced they will add 2000 workers at their Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. The UAW said they will establish Local 42 there.Gary Casteel, the UAW's secretary-treasurer, said Volkswagon is willing to recognize them as a "minority union"
Jul 24, 2014 - 9:41:43 AM
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