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February 26, 2025
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U.S. sides with Russia in U.N. resolution votes on Ukraine war



Washington DC (UPI) Feb 25, 2025
On the third anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the United States joined Russia in voting against a United Nations' resolution condemning the Kremlin for the war while its own resolution calling for a swift end to the conflict failed. The votes are a dramatic international display of the about-face the United States is taking on Ukraine under the Trump administration, prompting stern condemnation and concern from pro-democracy and pro-European advocates and leaders. The Europe- ... read more

CYBER WARS
Taiwan says detains Chinese-crewed ship after subsea cable cut
Taipei (AFP) Feb 25, 2025
Taiwan detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship on Tuesday after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island, the coast guard said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Air alert across Ukraine, missiles incoming: authorities
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 25, 2025
Air raid warnings sounded across much of Ukraine early Tuesday as local authorities warned of incoming missiles fired by Russia. ... more
ICE WORLD
'All eyes on Arctic': Canada boosts its northern force
Yellowknife, Canada (AFP) Feb 25, 2025
In the mess hall of a Canadian military base a few hundred kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, Brigadier-General Daniel Riviere pointed to a map highlighting the region that is becoming a national priority. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump's Pentagon shakeup puts military in political spotlight
Washington (AFP) Feb 25, 2025
President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping shakeup of the Pentagon, firing top officers and moving to lay off thousands of civilian workers as he seeks to align the US military with his priorities. ... more
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Putin backs Trump's proposal to halve defence spending
Moscow (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by US counterpart Donald Trump for Russia, the United States and China to all cut their defence budgets in half. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Macron says peace cannot amount to 'surrender of Ukraine' to Russia
Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, warning as he met US counterpart Donald Trump against a world in which the "law of the strongest" wins. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran holds 'constructive' nuclear talks with Europeans: diplomat
Tehran (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
Iran held talks on Monday with European powers Germany, France and Britain about its nuclear programme, a senior Iranian diplomat said, describing the meeting in Geneva as constructive. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 24, 2025
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable" weaponry with the ability to target mainland Australia. ... more

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TECH SPACE
Advanced Power Semiconductors Enhance Space Industry with Radiation Resistance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
A research team led by Dr. Jae Hwa Seo at the Advanced Semiconductor Research Center of KERI has developed cutting-edge technology to evaluate radiation resistance and enhance the reliability of sil ... more
TECH SPACE
Defence Trailblazer backs space intelligence project to enhance orbital security
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
A new collaborative initiative, spearheaded by Space Machines Company and backed by funding from Defence Trailblazer's Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) program, is set to develo ... more
TECH SPACE
ClearSpace Initiates GEO Mission for Satellite Renewal
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
ClearSpace has commenced the consolidation phase of its GEO Life Extension Mission. Backed by the Government of Luxembourg and supported by an ESA contract under the Luxembourg National Space Progra ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
BlackSky Secures Multi-Year Contracts to Enhance India's Earth Observation Capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured multiple long-term contracts valued in the eight-figure range to support the advancement of India's commercial Earth observation sector. These agree ... more
MILPLEX
New sound from Berlin as Merz urges European defence autonomy
Berlin (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
German conservative Friedrich Merz had just won the election when he dropped a bombshell: with Trump casting doubt on future defence ties, he said, Europe may have to look after its own security. ... more
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US army commander meets Cambodian leader to 'expand defence ties'
Phnom Penh (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
A senior US army commander met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday to "expand bilateral defence ties", the Cambodian army said, with Washington having previously raised concerns over the kingdom's Chinese-renovated naval base. ... more
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Xi says China and Russia are 'true friends' who 'support each other': state media
Beijing (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
President Xi Jinping said China and Russia are "true friends" who "support each other", state media reported on Monday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Panama court to hear challenge to Hong Kong firm's canal concession
Panama City (AFP) Feb 21, 2025
A Panama court has agreed to review the concession granted to a Hong Kong-based firm to operate ports on either end of the Panama Canal - the source of US President Donald Trump's concerns for Chinese influence over the waterway. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran rejects as 'politically charged' IAEA chief remarks on nuclear deal
Tehran (AFP) Feb 20, 2025
Iran rejected remarks on its nuclear programme by UN atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday, calling them "unprofessional" and "politically charged". ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Finland wants to up defence in face of Russia threat
Helsinki (AFP) Feb 20, 2025
Finland's prime minister said Thursday that the Nordic nation and Europe needed to increase defence spending in the face of a "permanent" threat from Russia. ... more
IRON AND ICE
Do look up: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid
Paris (AFP) Feb 19, 2025
There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say. ... more
SPACEWAR
SATIM and Thales Form Strategic Alliance to Advance AI-Driven Image Intelligence Solutions
London, UK (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
SATIM, a global leader in AI-powered object detection and classification for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, has announced a strategic partnership with Thales, a worldwide leader in advanced ... more
SPACEWAR
Rocket Lab chalks up 60th Electron launch, initiates new BlackSky deployment
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a prominent provider of launch services and space systems, has launched its 60th Electron rocket, marking a key milestone in its mission history. This latest lau ... more
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Lado Okhotnikov: "I'm always drawn to doing what others wouldn't dare
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (SPX) Feb 21, 2025
A technovator, thinker, and visionary. Lado Okhotnikov strives not only to redefine our perception of health, but also to improve people's quality of life through innovation. He challenges conventional perspectives-including in philanthropy. Today, we'll discuss modern life philosophy and successful business with Lado Okhotnikov. ... more
SPACEWAR
Firefly Aerospace Awarded Contract for U.S. Space Force VICTUS SOL Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of rapid-response space launch services, has secured a $21.81 million contract to launch the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command's (SSC) VICTUS ... more
SPACEWAR
MARSS and BlueHalo Forge Strategic Alliance for Next-Gen Defense Solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
MARSS, a global leader in AI-powered security and surveillance systems, and BlueHalo, a key innovator in counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) and defense technologies, have officially solidified ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO chief says Ukraine security guarantees need US 'backup'
Bratislava (AFP) Feb 20, 2025
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that any European security guarantees for Ukraine under a potential peace deal with Russia would need to be backed up by the United States. ... more
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China's Xi hails Russia's 'positive efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis'
Beijing (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Moscow's "positive efforts to defuse" the Ukraine crisis in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media said. ... more
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MARSS deploys NiDAR-powered defense shield for GCC naval bases
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
MARSS, a global innovator in AI-enhanced security and surveillance, has successfully completed the handover of NiDAR-powered protection systems at two major naval bases in the Middle East. These cut ... more
UAV NEWS
Elbit Systems Introduces Dominion-X Autonomous Management OS for Unmanned Platforms
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
Elbit Systems Ltd. has unveiled Dominion-X, its latest cutting-edge autonomous management operating system designed to optimize the operation of unmanned platforms. Dominion-X enhances the planning, ... more
MILTECH
Eight soldiers killed in Colombia road accident
Bogota (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
Eight Colombian soldiers were killed and 16 were injured when their vehicle plunged into a ravine in southwest Colombia on Sunday night, local authorities said. ... more
CYBER WARS
Synergy Quantum Introduces Hybrid Quantum Security with Satellite-Based QKD and PQC for Global Encryption
New Delhi, India (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
As cyber threats continue to evolve, securing communications has never been more critical. Synergy Quantum, a leader in quantum cybersecurity, has unveiled an advanced security framework that integr ... more
FLOATING STEEL
New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill
Wellington (AFP) Feb 22, 2025
A Chinese naval task force fired live rounds in a new offshore drill Saturday after issuing a warning by radio broadcast, the New Zealand government said. ... more
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