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  Berlin (AFP) June 13, 2023 The German government has asked lawmakers to approve an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air-defence system from Israel for nearly four billion euros ($4.3 billion), according to documents seen by AFP on Tuesday. The long-range Arrow 3 system, designed to shoot down missiles above the Earth's atmosphere, is powerful enough to offer protective cover for neighbouring European Union states. Finance and defence ministry documents seen by AFP show that the government has ... read more |
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Iran's Khamenei urges cooperation with UN nuclear watchdogTehran (AFP) June 11, 2023 Iran's supreme leader on Sunday urged continued cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, while warning against succumbing to "bullying" based on "unfounded claims". ... more  
Erdogan dampens hopes of Sweden joining NATO in JulyIstanbul (AFP) June 14, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before the Western defence alliance meets in July. ... more 
Blinken urges open lines of communication with ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 14, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday for open lines of communication as he spoke with China's foreign minister, ahead of planned face-to-face discussions in Beijing. ... more  
Britain-led coalition announces new air defense package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 A Britain-led coalition of 10 European countries has announced a new $116 million air defense package for Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. ... more |
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 Iran discusses nuclear programme with European diplomats in Abu Dhabi 
$321M of U.S. military aid package marks 40th presidential drawdownWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday announced an additional military aid package for Ukraine, valued at as much as $321million. ... more 
At least 10 dead after Russian missile strikes Zelensky's hometown in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 A Russian missile strike early Tuesday inside the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more as enemy attacks ramped up throughout the country in response to a major counteroffensive. ... more |
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NATO begins unprecedented air drill in 'show of strength'Berlin (AFP) June 12, 2023 NATO began its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe on Monday, in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats such as Russia. ... more  
Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams rattle USWashington (AFP) June 12, 2023 The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real - an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake. ... more  
Terran Orbital and ImageSat International set to launch RUNNER-1 EO satBoca Raton FL (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has announced final launch preparations for the RUNNER-1 satellite. The satellite will be launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporte ... more  
Arianespace's next Ariane 5 mission to support France and Germany's space ambitionsEvry, France (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 On Friday, June 16, 2023, Arianespace will launch an Ariane 5 carrying Heinrich-Hertz-Satellit for the German Space Agency and SYRACUSE 4B for the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). The mis ... more |
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 China's parachute system makes controllable landing of rocket boosters  
Settling the guidelines to cover the entire life cycle of satellitesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 In a significant step towards sustainable satellite production and operation, microsatellite pioneer Axelspace Corporation has announced the establishment of the "Green Spacecraft Standard 1.0." Thi ... more 
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiateWashington (AFP) June 13, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday that Western-backed Ukraine is "making progress" in its offensive to push Russia back from occupied territories. ... more |
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Sweden to extradite self-proclaimed PKK supporter to TurkeyStockholm (AFP) June 12, 2023 Sweden on Monday agreed to extradite to Turkey a man convicted of drug trafficking who also supported the pro-Kurdish PKK, a first since Stockholm's NATO bid was stalled by Ankara. ... more  
6,000 Myanmar civilians killed in 20 months post coup: reportOslo (AFP) June 13, 2023 More than 6,000 civilians were killed in Myanmar in the first 20 months after the February 2021 military coup, a report published Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute of Oslo said. ... more 
Israel strikes hit near Damascus: Syrian state mediaDamascus (AFP) June 14, 2023 Israel carried out air strikes near Damascus early Wednesday, wounding a Syrian soldier, state news agency SANA said. ... more  
UN chief proposes code to tackle 'grave' misinformationUnited Nations, United States (AFP) June 12, 2023 Alarm over advancements in artificial intelligence must not obscure the "grave" harm already being done by digital platforms rife with misinformation, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday, as he proposed an international code of conduct. ... more |
 France uncovers sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign 
Nuclear arms spending, arsenals swell as global tensions growGeneva (AFP) June 12, 2023 The world's nuclear powers, and China in particular, increased investment in their arsenals for a third consecutive year in 2022 amid swelling geopolitical tensions, two reports showed Monday. ... more 
China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions growStockholm (AFP) June 11, 2023 The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year and other atomic powers continued to modernise theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said Monday. ... more |
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Thales to buy Australian cybersecurity firm TesserentParis (AFP) June 13, 2023 Thales has signed an agreement to acquire Australian cybersecurity firm Tesserent, the French defence contractor announced Tuesday. ... more  
Making the 'connected battlespace' a realityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 On a mountaintop in the Utah desert, at a demonstration for the U.S. Army, Chadwick Ford and his colleagues proved two things. The first was that their communications system could help the mil ... more 
Iran says indirect talks with US continue via OmanTehran (AFP) June 12, 2023 Iran on Monday said it has continued indirect negotiations with the United States through the Sultanate of Oman over its nuclear deal and a possible prisoner swap. ... more  
BlackSky to supply high-frequency imagery for international defense customerHerndon VA (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 In a significant development, BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has clinched a multi-year contract worth more than $30 million. The international agreement involves providing on-demand, real-tim ... more |
Neumann Space signs contract with Space Inventor to provide greater access to spaceAdelaide, Australia (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Neumann Space, a technology leader of in-space electric propulsion today announced that it has signed a contract with Space Inventor, a leading European manufacturer of microsatellites that will ena ... more  
Capella Space awarded multi-year blanket purchase agreement by NASASan Francisco CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Capella Space, an American space tech company and the world's leading provider of commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery for a wide range of government, commercial and scientific applicat ... more 
China's Xi signals support for Honduras after diplomatic switchBeijing (AFP) June 12, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged economic and social backing for Honduras on Monday, state media reported, in his first remarks on the Central American country since it cut ties with Taiwan and recognised Beijing instead. ... more 
Canadian official probing election meddling by China resignsOttawa (AFP) June 9, 2023 An elder statesman tapped by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to look into allegations that China meddled in Canada's last two elections resigned on Friday following opposition party backlash over his appointment. ... more |
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Taiwan foreign minister to address Prague conferencePrague (AFP) June 9, 2023 Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu will speak at a security conference in Prague on June 14, the organisers said Friday. ... more 
Helicopter 'mishap' injures 22 U.S. service members in Syria, CENTCOM saysWashington DC (UPI) Jun 13, 2023 Twenty-two U.S. service members were injured in a helicopter "mishap" in northeastern Syria, the U.S. military said late Monday. ... more 
Northrop Grumman delivers first Modified E-6B Mercury to US NavyLake Charles LA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft has been successfully delivered back to the U.S. Navy. Northrop Grumman successfully delivers the first E-6B M ... more 
Ukraine says forces recaptured four villages in Donetsk regionWashington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2021 Ukrainian forces said Monday they recaptured four villages in the Donetsk region as its long-awaited counter-offensive swung into gear, but early advances are being measured in yards rather than miles. ... more |
Russian air strikes hit Kryvyi Rih in central UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 13, 2023 Russian air strikes hit several buildings in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih early Tuesday, leaving "dead and wounded", local authorities said as drone and missile attacks were reported in Kyiv and other cities. ... more  
Dam flood death roll rises to 10, with 41 missing: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 12, 2023 Ukraine on Monday said 41 people were still missing in the floods caused by a dam breach that it blamed on Russia, and which killed 10 people in the southern Kherson region. ... more  
Iran helping Russia build military drone factory, White House saysWashington DC (UPI) Jun 9, 2023 The White House on Friday said Iran has stepped up its military involvement with Russia in its invasion of Ukraine and is now sending that country material to build a drone manufacturing plant that could be operational by next year. ... more 
Trump took secret docs, put national security at risk: indictmentWashington (AFP) June 9, 2023 Federal prosecutors unsealed a wide-ranging indictment of Donald Trump on Friday, accusing the former US president of endangering national security by holding on to top secret nuclear and defense documents after leaving the White House. ... more |
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Sweden ready to host NATO troops even before joining Stockholm (AFP) June 9, 2023 Sweden, whose NATO membership bid is currently blocked, is ready to welcome temporary NATO bases on its soil even before it is a full member, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday. ... more 
Russia says military ties with China provide global 'stability'Moscow (AFP) June 9, 2023 Russian armed forces chief of staff Valery Gerasimov said on Friday his country's strong military partnership with China provides stability around the world. ... more  
US, not China, keen on moon raceBeijing (XNA) Jun 07, 2023 By Yang Yuguang | China Daily Global | Updated: 2023-06-06 00:00 The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study o ... more 
Taiwan's armed forces hold coastal drillsKaohsiung, Taiwan (AFP) June 10, 2023 Patrol boats circled and officers descended by rope from a helicopter during a staged hostage crisis in the southern city of Kaohsiung, as Taiwan's armed forces held drills on Saturday. ... more |
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