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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation's MQ-4C Triton, a flying test bed (FTB), successfully completed a demonstration of its persistent long-range targeting capabilities at the Northern Edge 2023 military training exercise conducted in the Gulf of Alaska. The Triton, which is set to achieve initial operational capability later this year, exhibited its potential to improve joint, distributed maritime operations and to augment sea-control in disputed environments. The annual Northern Edge exercise aims to bo ... read more |
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Luxembourg Parliament Approves MGS, Enabling NATO's Access to SES's O3b mPOWER SystemLuxembourg (SPX) Jun 16, 2023 Following Luxembourg Parliament's approval and official publication of the Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Global Services (MGS) programme valued at euro 195 million over 10 years, the MGS programme will ... more  
AFRL demonstrates new augmented reality capability to improve DAf Nondestructive InspectionsWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Jun 16, 2023 The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, has developed an augmented reality capability to assist in accomplishing nondestructive inspections, or NDI, for safety critical applications in military ... more  
Seoul military salvages North Korea's space rocket wreckageSeoul (AFP) June 16, 2023 South Korea's military said Friday it had successfully retrieved a large chunk of a crashed North Korean space rocket from the sea bed after 15 days of complex salvage operations. ... more 
Defense Department announces effort to increase Idaho cobalt extractionWashington DC (UPI) Jun 15, 2023 The U.S. Department of Defense Thursday announced an agreement with Jervois Global Limited to study expanded cobalt extraction in Idaho. ... more |
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  Ukraine's allies to supply more air defence missiles  
NATO: No change in nuclear posture over Russian nukes in BelarusWashington DC (UPI) Jun 15, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters Thursday that Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus has so far not changed NATO's nuclear posture. ... more  
NATO weighs extending Stoltenberg termBrussels (AFP) June 15, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was up to alliance members to decide if they want to replace him, as they weigh further extending his nine years in charge. ... more |
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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missilesSeoul (AFP) June 15, 2023 North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea's military said Thursday, shortly after Pyongyang warned of an "inevitable" response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills. ... more  
EU says China's Huawei, ZTE pose risk to bloc securityBrussels (AFP) June 15, 2023 Chinese telecoms giants Huawei and ZTE pose a risk to the EU's security, the European Commission warned Thursday, as it announced it will no longer use services that rely on the companies. ... more 
Vast cyber espionage campaign linked to China: reportWashington (AFP) June 16, 2023 Online attackers with clear links to China are behind a vast cyber espionage campaign targeting government agencies of interest to Beijing, Google subsidiary Mandiant said on Thursday. ... more 
Australia terminates Russia's lease on new embassy, citing nat'l security riskWashington DC (UPI) Jun 15, 2021 The Australia's Parliament passed legislation Thursday to terminate Russia's lease on land for a new embassy next to Parliament House in Canberra over national security concerns. ... more |
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  US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port  
AIIB serves China's Communist Party: Canadian former executiveTokyo (AFP) June 15, 2023 China's ruling Communist Party dominates the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and uses it to further its interests, a former executive has alleged in claims that prompted Canada to suspend participation in the institution. ... more 
Foldable phased-array transmitters for small satellitesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 15, 2023 New design for a foldable phased-array transmitter can help make satellites lightweight, smaller, and cost-efficient to launch, report scientists at Tokyo Tech. The transmitter is made of stacked la ... more |
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The Vietnamese octogenarian fighting for Agent Orange victimsHanoi (AFP) June 12, 2023 As a young woman, Tran To Nga was a war correspondent, a prisoner and an activist. Now, at 81, she is waging a court battle against US chemical firms to win justice for the Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange. ... more  
US military wins 'unimpeded' access to Papua New Guinea basesPort Moresby (AFP) June 15, 2023 The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific. ... more  
Arab states account for quarter of record Israel arms exportsJerusalem (AFP) June 14, 2023 Israeli defence exports hit an all-time high of $12.5 billion last year, with Arab countries that recently established ties accounting for nearly a quarter of purchase contracts, officials said Wednesday. ... more  
U.S. deploys F-22s to Middle East to counter Russia's 'unsafe, unprofessional behavior'Washington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 U.S. F-22 fighter jets have been deployed to the Middle East to counter an increase in "unsafe and unprofessional behavior" by Russia in the region, the military said Wednesday. ... more |
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Spire enables optical inter-satellite links with reduced data latencyVienna VA (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has made contact with two satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission carrying optical inter-satellite link (OISL) payloads that will significantly reduce data lat ... more 
A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flyingBoston MA (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 In the film "Top Gun: Maverick," Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is charged with training young pilots to complete a seemingly impossible mission - to fly their jets deep into a rocky canyon, stayin ... more |
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Aerospacelab's Gregoire satellite launched on Spacex's Falcon 9 Via ExolaunchBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Aerospacelab, the fast-growing small satellite Belgian manufacturer, and Exolaunch, the German-US global supplier of mission management and integration services, are pleased to announce the launch o ... more 
D-Orbit launches 11th orbital transportation mission in yearsFino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Space logistics and orbital transportation company D-Orbit launched "Above the Sky", the 11 th commercial mission of their proprietary orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) ION Satellite Carrier (ION). The ... more 
Hong Kong protest anthem removed from Spotify, iTunesHong Kong (AFP) June 16, 2023 A well-known Hong Kong protest anthem was removed from online platforms such as Spotify and Apple's iTunes days after the government took legal action to ban the song from being publicly performed. ... more 
Paris Air Show returns with climate, defence in focusParis (AFP) June 15, 2023 After a Covid-induced break, the Paris Air Show returns next week with the aerospace industry bouncing back from the pandemic but facing pressure to slash its carbon footprint. ... more |
 
Ukraine has a lot of 'combat power' left for offensive: USBrussels (AFP) June 15, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that Ukraine still has plenty of firepower left to conduct a counter-offensive, despite initial losses inflicted by Russia. ... more  
Qatar emir holds Baghdad talks with Iraq PMBaghdad (AFP) June 15, 2023 Iraq signed several gas and infrastructure deals with Qatar on Thursday as it welcomed the Gulf state's emir to Baghdad as part of its push to secure foreign investment in reconstruction. ... more 
Discharge test for launcher antennaParis (ESA) Jun 15, 2023 Keeping a launcher in flight connected with the ground is one of the toughest jobs an antenna can have. Having to contend with high temperatures, vibration and atmospheric slipstream is hard enough, ... more 
Germany approves funds to buy Israeli air defence systemBerlin (AFP) June 14, 2023 German lawmakers on Wednesday approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defence system from Israel for nearly four billion euros ($4.3 billion). ... more |
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Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprintBerlin (AFP) June 14, 2023 Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order. ... 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 
goTenna's mesh network demonstrates Oahu connectivity for U.S. militaryBrooklyn NY (SPX) Jun 15, 2023 goTenna, the world's leading mobile mesh networking platform, led a demonstration with a U.S. Air Force unit to provide simultaneous mesh network coverage across the entire island of Oahu, Hawaii. T ... more 
Ukraine says one Russian missile, 20 drones downed overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 15, 2023 Ukrainian forces intercepted one cruise missile and 20 explosive drones launched by Russia in its latest nighttime attack, Kyiv said Thursday. ... more |
 
ExLabs awarded Space Force contract for robotic capture systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Exploration Laboratories, ExLabs announces it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract in the amount of $1.7M, focused on Autonomous Capture and Acquisition to investiga ... more 
Key issues straining China-Canada relationsBeijing (AFP) June 15, 2023 Canada has said it is freezing its participation in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, after a former executive alleged that Beijing wields "undue" influence over the multilateral organisation. ... more 
Deadly Russian missile strikes hit UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 14, 2023 Deadly Russian missile strikes hit southern and eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, as Kyiv claimed fresh advances in its long-awaited counter-offensive. ... more 
China navy training ship visits the PhilippinesManila (AFP) June 14, 2023 A Chinese navy training vessel berthed in the Philippines on Wednesday for a rare port visit as the two countries contest reefs and waters in the South China Sea. ... more |
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NATO allies must arm Ukraine for offensive: StoltenbergBrussels (AFP) June 14, 2023 NATO Security General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday alliance members must ensure Ukraine keeps getting enough arms to pursue its counter-offensive against Russia, as Kyiv sustains losses in its long-awaited push. ... more  
Mali junta leader discusses security, economy with PutinDakar (AFP) June 14, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin and the head of Mali's junta, Colonel Assimi Goita, discussed security and economic relations between their two countries, both sides reported on Wednesday. ... 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 
Germany moves to buy Israeli anti-missile shield for 4bn eurosBerlin (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. ... more |
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