Longest-deepest-rail-tunnel-in-the-world-opens-in-the-Swiss-Alps. ERSTFELD , Switzerland, The world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel, 35.4 miles long and 1.4 miles below the Swiss Alps, opened Wednesday in Switzerland. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a…
Lithuania-eyes-Norwegian-air-defense-system. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Lithuania is to hold talks with Norway on procuring the Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System. The decision on talks for the medium-range defense system was…
Lufthansa-suspends-flights-to-Venezuela-cites-poor-economy. CARACAS, Venezuela, Citing a continuing poor economy in Venezuela, German airline Lufthansa plans to suspend flights to the South American country next month. The airline said currency controls…
Chinese-Apple-Samsung-contractor-buys-robots-eliminates-60K-employees. KUNSHAN , China, A massive Chinese electronics factory, the clients of which include Apple and Samsung, says it slashed 60,000 jobs by bringing in robots. The Foxconn plant in…
DRS-Technologies-Roboteam-partner-for-Army-program. ARLINGTON, Va., DRS Technologies Inc and Roboteam Ltd have partnered to develop a joint solution for the U.S. Army’s Common Robotic System – Individual program. The emerging CRS-I program…
Supply nervousness pulls oil prices higher. NEW YORK, Supply-side constraints put renewed momentum behind a rally in crude oil prices for Tuesday even as some production returns to ease lingering…
Win-secured-for-Israeli-gas. TEL AVIV, Israel, Partners aiming to exploit the rich natural gas reserves offshore Israel said they would take the steps needed for rapid development after a government nod. The…
Russias-new-missile-has-250-mile-reach. MOSCOW, Russia has a new, long-range missile for its S-300V4 anti-ballistic missile system that is capable of striking targets up to 250 miles away, officials said Thursday. …
Russia-seeking-new-machine-guns. MOSCOW, Russia is seeking proposals to develop a new machine gun for its military forces. The Turner-2 machine gun open competition was announced late last month, according to a…
Jordan-aims-to-draw-investors-to-energy-sector. AMMAN, Jordan, The Jordanian government is putting a high priority on drawing investors into its emerging energy sector, the country’s prime minister said. …
