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  Beijing (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say - in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission. And while previous drills have sought to test Taipei's response times to Chinese incursion, Beijing says this week's exercises are focused on its ability to strike key targets such as ports and energy facilities on the island. "Taiwan is vulnerable from an energy point of view a ... read more |
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Israel defence minister says Gaza offensive expands, will seize 'large areas'Jerusalem (AFP) April 2, 2025 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory. ... more  
NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2025 Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House. ... more 
China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drillsTaipei (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during "live-fire" drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own. ... more 
Rubio heads to Europe as transatlantic tensions soarWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads Wednesday to a NATO meeting in Europe as transatlantic tensions soar, with President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on Europeans and challenging Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. ... more |
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Sierra Space advances secure GPS tech for US Space Force initiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Sierra Space has successfully showcased its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite technology, a critical advancement for the U.S. Space Force's efforts to strengthen national defense through more robust n ... more |
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US adding second aircraft carrier in Middle East: PentagonWashington (AFP) April 1, 2025 The United States is increasing the number of aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two, keeping one that is already there and sending another from the Indo-Pacific, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more  
Sateliot secures major backing to scale 5G IoT satellite networkParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Sateliot has finalized a euro 70 million Series B funding round, reinforcing its role as the first 5G IoT mobile operator delivering connectivity from space. The company uses an innovative low-Eart ... more 
NRO and Space Force launch joint mission aboard Falcon 9Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Launch Delta 45, and SpaceX, successfully deployed the NROL-69 mission on Ma ... more 
MDA Space moves to acquire SatixFy in digital satellite expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satell ... more |
 
CesiumAstro joins Taiwan's initiative to build LEO satellite networkTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 CesiumAstro has secured a key contract with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) to supply advanced communications payloads and ground systems for the nation's inaugural low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite co ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine testSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 ISRO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to develop a powerful semicryogenic engine, a key component intended to upgrade the LVM3 launch vehicle. On March 28, 2025, the space agency ... more  
AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topicNew York (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 "Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease. ... more  
Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel rban treatyHelsinki (AFP) April 1, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. ... more  
US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. ... more |
 
UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govtLondon (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. ... more  
Israeli army says intercepts missile fired from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 30, 2025 The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country. ... more  
Body of 4th missing U.S. Army soldier found in LithuaniaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 1, 2025 The body of a fourth U.S. soldier missing since last week during training exercises in Lithuania was found Tuesday, officials confirmed. ... more  
Two injured in attack on Christians in north IraqDohuk, Iraq (AFP) April 1, 2025 Two people were injured on Tuesday in a cleaver attack on an Assyrian Christian celebration in northern Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, officials said, pointing to the Islamic State jihadist group. ... more |
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Denmark buys French missiles during King Frederik's visitParis (AFP) April 1, 2025 France will deliver several hundred Mistral surface-to-air missiles to Denmark, the Elysee Palace said Tuesday, as King Frederik X and President Emmanuel Macron pledged a share commitment to a "stronger" Europe. ... more  
Federal officers in LA seize more than 1,000 replica guns at LAX so far in 2025Washington DC (UPI) Apr 1, 2025 The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said Tuesday its field operations in southern California have been "working relentlessly" to prevent entry of replica firearm into the United States. ... more  
Space Solar teams with MagDrive to boost in-orbit solar power systemsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Space Solar, a leading force in the field of space-based solar power (SBSP), has formed a strategic alliance with UK propulsion technology company Magdrive to enhance the deployment of large-scale i ... more  
SuperSharp advances toward 2026 mission with funding boost and prototype completionLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 SuperSharp Space Systems Ltd (SuperSharp), a spin-off from the University of Cambridge, has marked two major achievements on its path toward space deployment. The UK Space Agency has awarded the com ... more |
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Trojan Horses in Space: Cyber Threats Hidden in Satellite NetworksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 31, 2025 Most of us like satellites. They power our televisions. Allow us to find our way home from anywhere on the planet. They keep us connected to our loved ones, and they do it all from space. Floa ... more |
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China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 China executed its 15th space launch of the year late Wednesday night, successfully placing a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Ch ... more 
Sweden investing $10 mn to modernise civil defence bunkersStockholm (AFP) April 1, 2025 Sweden, where authorities have warned that the country should prepare for the risk of war, has announced a 100-million krona ($10-million) investment to check and renovate its civil defence shelters. ... more  
OpenAI says it raised $40 bn at valuation of $300 bnSan Francisco (AFP) April 1, 2025 OpenAI on Monday said it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup. ... more 
Retrofits deliver major progress in reducing aircraft noiseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Aircraft noise continues to impact communities near airports, but researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have made important strides in mitigating this problem. As part of the Low Noise AT ... more |
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