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  Washington (AFP) May 25, 2023 The United States on Thursday called Iran's missile program a "serious threat" after the clerical state unveiled a new model with its longest range to date. "Iran's development, and proliferation of, ballistic missiles poses a serious threat to regional and international security and remains a significant non-proliferation challenge," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. The Kheibar missile will have a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) and be able to carry warheads wei ... read more |
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Hyperscale satellite ground station to be built by Arctic Space Technologies for OneWebPitea, Sweden (SPX) May 25, 2023 Arctic Space Technologies, an eco-friendly and innovative provider of ground segments, and OneWeb, a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications firm, have made significant progress on the OneWeb ... more  
MARSS passes major milestone in multi-site defence project in the middle eastLondon, UK (SPX) May 26, 2023 MARSS has successfully completed the second Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for its flagship 5-year, $50 million multi-site programme - a major milestone in a wider project that will see the company deli ... more  
U.S. developing F-16 training program with allies for Ukraine, Austin saysWashington DC (UPI) May 25, 2023 The United States is developing a program with its allies in Europe to train Ukraine's military in flying F-16 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more  
U.S. sanctions Wagner leader for sourcing weapons through MaliWashington DC (UPI) May 26, 2023 The Biden administration has blacklisted a leader of Russian private military company Wagner Group that has been fighting in the Kremlin's war in Ukraine over allegations that they are trying to obscure the acquisition of weapons by funneling them through the African nation of Mali. ... more |
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Space Systems Command Awards $45.5M Launch Service Order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for Prototype EWS MissionLos Angeles AFB CA (SPX) May 26, 2023 The U.S. Space Force's Small Launch and Targets Division's Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, part of the Space Systems Command (SSC) Assured Access to Space organization, a ... more 
BAE Systems to develop autonomous space-based surveillance technologyMerrimack NH (SPX) May 26, 2023 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems' FAST LabsTM research and development organization a $7 million contract for the Oversight autonomous space-based target ... more  
U.S., South Korea hold largest-ever live-fire drill near DMZWashington DC (UPI) May 25, 2023 The United States and South Korea held their largest-ever combined live-fire exercise on Thursday at a training site just miles from the demilitarized zone as tensions remain high with nuclear-armed North Korea. ... more 
Russia sending nuclear arms to Belarus in Ukraine fightMoscow (AFP) May 25, 2023 Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Russia had begun moving nuclear weapons to its territory, which borders the European Union, ratcheting up tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. ... more |
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EU urges China to push Russia to withdraw from UkraineBrussels (AFP) May 25, 2023 The European Union told China's envoy on Thursday that it expects Beijing to help push Russia to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine and withdraw from the country. ... more  
South Korea hails successful launch of homegrown rocketSeoul (AFP) May 25, 2023 South Korea said Thursday it had successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket and placed working satellites into orbit, hailing a key step forward for the country's burgeoning space programme. ... more 
Multi-launch deal signed for OTV missions from Spaceport Nova ScotiaHalifax, Canada (SPX) May 25, 2023 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) reports that its launch manifest on its medium class launch vehicles has been committed through the end of 2027. With a recent multi-mis ... more  
Navy report: inadequate oversight, other risks at deadly SEALs training programWashington DC (UPI) May 25, 2023 The U.S. Navy has released a report that details inadequate oversight and other risks at the deadly training program for the Navy SEALs. ... more |
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Russia says foiled Ukraine attack on warship in Turkish watersMoscow (AFP) May 24, 2023 Russia said Wednesday it had fended off a Ukrainian attack on one of its warships in Turkish waters with unmanned vessels, the latest attempted sabotage attack Moscow has blamed on Kyiv. ... more 
Russia says intercepted two US strategic bombers over Baltic SeaMoscow (AFP) May 25, 2023 Russia said Thursday it had sent fighter jets to stop two US strategic bomber planes from "violating the state border" over the Baltic Sea, in the second such incident this week. ... more 
Japan says scrambled jets after Russian planes seen off coastsTokyo (AFP) May 25, 2023 Japan scrambled fighter jets Thursday after Russian "intelligence-gathering" aircraft were detected off its coasts along the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, the country's Joint Staff said. ... more  
Successful in-orbit testing of hyperspectral comprehensive observation satellite ground systemBeijing, China (SPX) May 25, 2023 On May 19, the China Resources Satellite Application Center, under the auspices of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, conducted a thorough review meeting in Beijing. The meeting ... more |
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BlackSky and Spire create commercial, real-time AI-driven maritime custody serviceHerndon VA (SPX) May 25, 2023 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have teamed up to create a real-time, commercially available Maritime Custody Service (MCS) that can automatically detect, i ... more 
NATO chief admits splits on Ukraine membership pushBrussels (AFP) May 24, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said the members of the Western military alliance are divided on what to do at an upcoming summit about Ukraine's push to join. ... more  
Kyiv defences repel Russian drone attack: officialsKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 25, 2023 Russian forces carried out overnight drone attacks on Kyiv, officials said Thursday, continuing a month-long campaign of air strikes against the Ukrainian capital. ... more  
US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructureWashington (AFP) May 25, 2023 State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally. ... more |
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