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North Korea's nuclear and missile tests are linked to the succession plans of its "inhumane" regime, South Korea's defence chief said in comments reported Wednesday. Defence Minister Lee Sang-Hee warned the military to stay on guard and "sternly punish" any border provocation, in a message in an army-run newspaper confirmed by his ministry. Another South Korean newspaper, Chosun Ilbo ... read more
Moscow (AFP) June 10, 2009A fresh nuclear disarmament treaty between Moscow and Washington should not cut warheads further than 1,500 on either side, a senior Russian general says, news agencies reported Wednesday. "Our position is that we must not go below 1,500 warheads," General Nikolai Solovtsov, the head of Russia's strategic missile forces, was quoted as saying by Interfax and ITAR-TASS news agencies. "But ... more
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Coolant leak at Europe's biggest nuclear reactor: operator
Nuclear inspectors review contentious Bangladesh plant Iran says would consider limited nuclear talks with US Germany's Merz open to France extending nuclear deterrent Iran's Khamenei slams 'bullying' after Trump threats Attack on Iran nuclear plant would leave Gulf without water, Qatar PM warns North Korea's Kim inspects 'nuclear-powered submarine' project Trump invites Iran leader to nuclear talks -- or else Trump offers nuclear talks with Iran No talks with US under 'maximum pressure' policy, Iran FM tells AFP 
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United Nations (AFP) June 10, 2009Major powers on Wednesday agreed on a package of expanded sanctions, including tougher cargo inspections and a tighter arms embargo, to punish North Korea for its recent nuclear test and missile firings. Diplomats said the 15-member Security Council was virtually assured to adopt the text, worked out following two weeks of hard-nosed bargaining by envoys of seven nations, during a vote ... more  
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jun 11, 2009The LR5 submarine rescue system arrived in Australia early on 2nd June 2009, the Defence Materiel Organisation's Head of Maritime Systems Rear Admiral Boyd Robinson has announced. While having the LR5 submarine rescue system on call in the United Kingdom met the Navy's requirements for responding to Submarine emergencies, the relocation improves response times and allows the Royal ... more  
Arlington, Va. (UPI) Jun 10, 2009 Public-private partnerships are vital to reducing the life-cycle costs of weapons systems. Some 60 percent of the total life-cycle costs of any weapons system are in post delivery sustainment and support. Linking the organic maintenance base with equipment manufacturers offers opportunities to improve the performance of both and provide savings to the United States government at the same time. ... more  
Farnborough, UK (SPX) Jun 11, 2009One of the last British bi-planes to have seen active service, the Fairey Swordfish, which helped sink the Bismarck and the Italian battle fleet in WW2, is to be restored to her former glory thanks to the specialist skills of engineers at BAE Systems in this, the Royal Navy's centenary year of naval aviation. The Swordfish Mk I, a torpedo bomber first flown in 1934, is due to undergo GBP1 ... more |
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Indonesia plans $40 bn energy projects in 2025: ministerJakarta (AFP) Mar 4, 2025 Indonesia plans more than 20 energy projects worth around $40 billion this year, its energy minister said Tuesday, as it tries to increase domestic refining capacity. ... more  
EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goalsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 26, 2025 The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition - while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy. ... more 
Japan sets new 2035 emissions cut goalTokyo (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 Japan Tuesday pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels but climate campaigners said the target fell short of what was needed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. ... more 
  
KP Labs Unveils Smart Mission Lab to Revolutionize Space Technology ValidationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 05, 2025 KP Labs has launched Smart Mission Lab, an innovative platform aimed at transforming the development and testing of AI models and onboard data processing for space missions. Supported by ESA InCubed ... more 
Goonhilly Provides Critical Communications for Lunar Mission, Advancing Moon EconomyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025 Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd continues to play a pivotal role in lunar exploration and infrastructure expansion, reinforcing its importance in humanity's return to the Moon. Goonhilly is delive ... more 
Spire Establishes Two-Way Optical Link Between Satellites in OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has successfully demonstrated a two-way optical communication link between two satellites in o ... more
  
Alibaba shares surge after launch of new DeepSeek competitorBeijing (AFP) Mar 6, 2025 Alibaba shares surged more than seven percent in Hong Kong trade on Thursday after the Chinese tech giant launched an artificial intelligence model it says can compete with DeepSeek, this year's surprise tech star. ... more 
Christie's first AI art auction sees hits... and plenty of missesNew York (AFP) Mar 5, 2025 Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant clues as to the future of the new and controversial medium. ... more 
Amazon Prime Video tests AI-assisted dubbingSan Francisco (AFP) Mar 5, 2025 Amazon's Prime Video streaming service announced Wednesday it will begin testing AI-assisted dubbing to make its international content more accessible to viewers worldwide. ... more
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Washington (AFP) June 8, 2009US forces failed to follow procedures in carrying out deadly air strikes last month in western Afghanistan that killed dozens of civilians, the Pentagon said on Monday. A military investigation by a senior officer outside Afghanistan found "problems" with US bombing raids in a May 4 battle but it was unclear if the mistakes caused civilian deaths, Defense Department press secretary Geoff ... more 
Washington (UPI) Jun 10, 2009 During the Cold War, the phrase "war-winning strategy" was promoted at one time by Americans who asserted that a thermonuclear conflict with the Soviet Union was winnable. A Russian colleague of mine skewered that notion with a simple question: "So who's in favor of a war-losing strategy?" The answer was self-evident. The same skewering should apply to the equally misleading phrase of "wars of ... more 
Ottawa, Canada (SPX) Jun 11, 2009Boeing, with its wholly owned subsidiary Insitu, has announced the first U.S. $25 million in contracts to Canadian companies as part of a government order for small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services. The Canadian government in April awarded a $30 million contract to Insitu, manufacturer of the ScanEagle SUAV, for services in support of the Canadian Forces' intelligence, surveillance ... more 
Moscow (AFP) June 10, 2009A Russian nuclear submarine in which 20 died in a toxic gas accident will be leased to India later this year, Interfax news agency reported Wednesday, citing a Russian military source. "Immediately after the completion of all tests, the vessel will be given to the active-duty fleet of the Russian navy, after which its handover under lease to our Indian partners will take place," he was quote ... more |
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Moscow targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack
Maxar Space Systems Secures Contract for New High-Power Communications Satellite
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