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  Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2023 Ukraine said Friday it had downed an entire barrage of 13 cruise missiles fired by Russian forces overnight, targeting an airfield in the west of the country. "Thirteen of the occupiers' cruise missiles were destroyed on June 23... This time, the attack was aimed at a military airfield in the Khmelnytskyi region," the Ukrainian air force said on social media. Russia launched waves of aerial attacks with cruise missiles and attack drones over the winter, prompting Kyiv to appeal to its Western al ... read more |
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Ukraine warns against 'panic' after alleged nuclear threatKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2023 Kyiv urged Ukrainians not to panic or stockpile iodine tablets after President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Russia had prepared a radiation leak at an occupied nuclear plant. ... more  
NATO completes unprecedented European air drillBerlin (AFP) June 23, 2023 NATO on Friday concluded its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe in a show of force against potential threats such as Russia. ... more  
Top Secret NRO Spy Satellite launched on ULA's Delta IV Heavy Penultimate FlightSpace Coast FL (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 An issue with a ground systems pneumatic valve caused a one-day delay of ULA's first launch of 2023; the launch was originally scheduled for June 21. United Launch Alliance's (ULA) second-to-l ... more 
Rocket Lab to Launch Multiple Satellites as Part of Upcoming Recovery MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) reports that its next Electron mission will deploy seven satellites to space and include an attempt to recover the rocket's booster after launch. The 'Baby Come B ... more |
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 SETS' SPS-25 Propulsion System proves successful in space testing 
Ariane 6 revealed on its launch pad in preparation for hot-firing testsParis, France (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 As part of the combined tests campaign, the Ariane 6 mobile gantry was retracted on June 22, unveiling the launch vehicle on its launch pad. During a rehearsal representative of a real launch sequen ... more  
Space tech to shrink as the limits of quantum physics are testedWarwick UK (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 A UK-wide consortium is developing technologies to use nanoparticles as state-of-the-art sensors on small, shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats. The Universities of Warwick, Swansea and ... more |
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NIST lays groundwork for future ultra-precise timing links to geosynchronous satellitesWashington DC (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Last year, scientists drove up Mauna Loa volcano on Hawai'i, aimed a laser at a reflector positioned on Haleakala peak on Maui, and beamed rapid pulses of laser light through 150 kilometers of turbu ... more  
The Zero Debris CharterParis (ESA) Jun 23, 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defence and Space, OHB SE and Thales Alenia Space demonstrated their commitment to promoting the safety and long-term sustainability of space operations at th ... more 
Rocket Lab to launch space object monitoring mission for Spire Global and NorthStarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed a dedicated launch deal with Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) ("Spire") to deliver its first four Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites to low Earth or ... more 
D-Orbit secures four multi-million contracts with ASI and ESAFino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 Space logistics and orbital transportation company D-Orbit secured four multi-million contracts under the framework of Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). These contracts represent ... more |
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  AST SpaceMobile confirms 4G capabilities to everyday smartphones directly from space  
Spideroak demonstrates deployment of Orbitsecure on Ball Aerospace payloadWashington DC (SPX) Jun 23, 2023 SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity and resiliency software for space systems, is excited to announce the successful achievement of flight heritage through the deployment and demonstrati ... more  
UK's Wallace rules himself out of NATO jobLondon (AFP) June 22, 2023 British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he is out of the running to become NATO's next chief, as the alliance mulls extending Jens Stoltenberg in the role. ... more |
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Ireland launches debate on neutrality after Ukraine invasionDublin (AFP) June 22, 2023 Ireland begins a public debate on international security policy on Thursday including its long-standing military neutrality, which sits increasingly at odds with European allies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
New Zealand baulks at Biden's Xi 'dictator' jibeWellington (AFP) June 22, 2023 New Zealand's prime minister said Thursday that he did not agree with US President Joe Biden equating China's Xi Jinping with "dictators", ahead of a visit to Beijing next week. ... more 
ULA launches US spy satelliteMiami FL (UPI) Jun 22, 2023 United Launch Alliance successfully launched a top secret spy satellite into space for the National Reconnaissance Office early Thursday. The satellite payload aboard its triple-core ULA Delta ... more  
UK probes report of universities working with Iran on dronesLondon (AFP) June 21, 2023 Britain's government said Wednesday it was investigating allegations that UK universities have collaborated with Iran on drones and other sensitive technology despite a legal ban. ... more |
 Drones steal the spotlight at Paris Air Show  
Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan StraitWashington DC (UPI) Jun 21, 2023 A Chinese aircraft carrier group passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taipei's Defense Ministry said, as military tensions continue to simmer around the democratic island. ... more 
US bombers land in Sweden for exercises for first timeStockholm (AFP) June 21, 2023 US bomber jets have landed in Sweden for the first time in modern history for training exercises with the NATO invitee, the military said Wednesday. ... more |
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Northrop Grumman dispatches another Triton UAV to the US NavyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully delivered the fourth multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the U.S. Navy. This is a key step towards the initial ... more 
Rocket Lab debuts HASTE with suborbital launch from Wallops IslandWallops Island VA (SPX) Jun 20, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has launched its first suborbital testbed launch vehicle, called HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) for a confidential customer. The inaugura ... more  
EU adds 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine weapons fundBrussels (AFP) June 21, 2023 The EU on Wednesday agreed to add 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) to a fund used to pay for weapons for Ukraine, as the bloc looks to keep up support for Kyiv. ... more  
Aerojet Rocketdyne teams with Lockheed Martin to develop Long Range Maneuverable Fires MissileLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 The latest in a series of strategic partnerships in the space and defense sector, has seen aerospace and defense leader Aerojet Rocketdyne team up with multinational defense, security, and advanced ... more |
Aerojet Rocketdyne hot fires large solid rocket motor for next generation MRBM targetHuntsville AL (SPX) Jun 20, 2023 Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, the advanced large solid rocket motor that will power the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) next generation Medium Ran ... more 
China slams Biden for equating Xi to 'dictators'Beijing (AFP) June 21, 2023 China's foreign ministry on Wednesday slammed comments by US President Joe Biden equating Chinese leader Xi Jinping with "dictators" as an "open political provocation". ... more 
Three drones downed near military base in Moscow regionMoscow (AFP) June 21, 2023 Moscow said Wednesday it had downed three Ukrainian drones and accused Kyiv of perpetrating a "terror" attack, after officials said the vehicles had targeted a military base near Russia's capital. ... more  
Pentagon leak suspect pleads not guiltyNew York (AFP) June 21, 2023 Jack Teixeira, the US airman accused of leaking top secret Pentagon documents in an online chat forum, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that could send him to prison for decades. ... more |
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Hungarian military helicopter crash kills two in Croatia; 2 dead in Canada crashZagreb (AFP) June 21, 2023 Two crew members were killed when a Hungarian military helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Croatia, a rescue official said, while the search was ongoing for a third member crew member. ... more  
Iraq to launch indictments over torture under past governmentBaghdad (AFP) June 21, 2023 Iraqi authorities announced on Wednesday plans to prosecute police and civil servants accused of torturing detainees under the administration of former prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi. ... more  
US lawmakers approve Taiwan trade deal despite Chinese ireWashington (AFP) June 22, 2023 US lawmakers voted Wednesday to greenlight an agreement aimed at deepening economic relations with Taiwan that has already provoked an irritated response from Beijing. ... more 
US Air Force awards RTX $1.15 billion for latest AMRAAM configurationTucson AZ (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 RTX (NYSE: RTX) was awarded a $1.15 billion contract for AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM missiles. This is the largest AMRAAM missile contract to date and the fifth production lot of the highly advanced ... more |
Moscow warns Kyiv against targeting Crimea with Western armsMoscow (AFP) June 20, 2023 Moscow claimed Tuesday that Ukrainian forces were planning to use Western-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia and the annexed peninsula of Crimea, threatening "immediate retaliation." ... more 
Blinken says warned Chinese leaders about CubaLondon (AFP) June 20, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday he had warned Chinese leaders about "deep" US concerns regarding reports of sensitive operations by Beijing on Cuba. ... more  
Four dead in Russian gunpowder plant blastMoscow (AFP) June 20, 2023 Four people were killed and several others were injured Tuesday in an explosion at a gunpowder factory in Russia, officials said. ... more 
Turkish arms makers' export ambition on display at Paris Air ShowLe Bourget, France (AFP) June 20, 2023 Turkish defence manufacturers are out in force at this week's Paris Air Show, the first in four years during which conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine have spotlighted the country's now-coveted weapons. ... more |
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Biden equates China's Xi with 'dictators' at donor receptionSan Francisco (AFP) June 21, 2023 US President Joe Biden equated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with "dictators" on Tuesday as he addressed a Democratic Party donors reception in the presence of journalists. ... more 
EU nations to train 30,000 Ukraine troops in 2023: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 20, 2023 European Union member states plan to train as many as 30,000 members of Ukraine's armed forces this year, including from territorial defence units, Kyiv said on Tuesday. ... more 
4 killed, several injured in occupied West Bank attackWashington DC (UPI) Jun 20, 2023 Four civilians were killed and several others were injured when Palestinian attackers opened fire at a gas station near a large Israeli settlement of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, amid an uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence. ... more 
NATO peacekeepers on guard in flashpoint Kosovo townMitrovica, Kosovo (AFP) June 20, 2023 NATO's peacekeeping force in Kosovo said on Tuesday its "intervention was crucial" to keep Serbs and ethnic Albanians apart during riots that injured 38 KFOR officers in the country's flashpoint north. ... more |
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