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Pakistan to Start Work on Chinese-Aided Nuclear Power Plant
IN THIS ISSUE: Pakistan to start on Chinese-aided nuclear plant, S. Korea to deploy new surface-to-air missiles, White House objects to nuclear security restrictions, France orders nuclear sub base security investigation, delay restart of Oi reactors, Rosatom wants to build nuclear plants in Brazil.
Published on June 13, 2013
Pakistan to Start Work on Chinese-Aided Nuclear Power Plant
Global Post
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has received the green light to start work on a second nuclear power plant in Karachi with Chinese assistance, according to an authoritative official speaking on condition of anonymity.
South Korea to Deploy New Surface-to-Air Missiles for Aegis Destroyers
Kim Eun-jung | Yonhap News
South Korea will arm its Aegis destroyers with the surface-to-air Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) starting 2016 as part of efforts to bolster its missile defense against North Korean threats, a senior government official said Wednesday.
White House Objects To Nuclear Security Restrictions In House Bill
Douglas P. Guarino | Global Security Newswire
The White House on Tuesday threatened to veto the House version of the fiscal 2014 defense authorization bill over provisions it says could limit the Obama administration’s efforts to comply with a key nuclear arms control treaty and restrict efforts to lock down vulnerable atomic materials.
France Orders Nuclear Sub Base Security Investigation
Defense News
France on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into security at a nuclear submarine base off its western coast following a report that the ultra-sensitive site could easily be targeted by terrorists.
Safety Measures to Delay Restarts of 2 Oi Nuclear Reactors
Asahi Shimbun
Revised plans to build an emergency response center for the only two nuclear reactors running in Japan will delay the restarts of two other reactors at the power station, the plant’s operator said.
Rosatom Wants to Build Nuclear Plants in Brazil
RIA Novosti
Russian nuclear power corporation Rosatom is ready to build nuclear power plants in Brazil and finance nuclear power projects there, a deputy CEO said Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.
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