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  Paris (AFP) June 27, 2023 France has for the first time tested a hypersonic glide vehicle, a warhead that defies interception thanks to its unpredictable trajectory, a source with knowledge of the test said Tuesday. The speed of HGVs can exceed Mach 5, or 6,000 kilometres per hour (3,730 mph). The technology is being developed or deployed by a small number of countries that includes China, Russia and the United States. The French glider, called V-Max, was launched from a sounding rocket - which allows precise measuremen ... read more |
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'Weaker Putin is a greater danger': EU's BorrellBrussels (AFP) June 29, 2023 The EU's top diplomat warned Thursday that a "weaker" Russian President Vladimir Putin would pose a "greater danger" after Wagner's aborted mutiny sparked the largest political crisis in decades in the nuclear-armed country. ... more  
DoD awards Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SESReston VA (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), acquired and now part of SES's wholly-owned subsidiary SES Space and Defense, has been awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an esti ... more 
NATO to 'stand behind' Ukraine at summit; Stoltenberg mandate extendedBrussels (AFP) June 29, 2023 NATO is nearing consensus on how to address Ukraine's membership push at its upcoming summit, and aims to show it is moving "above and beyond" an earlier vow to Kyiv, the US NATO envoy said Thursday. ... more  
Solomons PM calls for 'review' of Australia defence pactHoniara (AFP) June 29, 2023 Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told AFP on Thursday he has asked for a "review" of a long-standing defence pact with Australia, just months after signing a security deal with Beijing. ... more |
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  Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US: Pentagon  
US approves sale of ammunition, parts to TaiwanWashington (AFP) June 30, 2023 The United States said Thursday it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island's defense. ... more 
Virginia Tech leads multi-institution research on polymeric solid fuel combustionBlacksburg VA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Fascination surrounding spaceflight and rockets is at an all-time high. Sites near launchpads draw crowds of spectators, eager to witness the flash of fire and feel the vibrations as the rumble of t ... more |
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A simulation finds solutions to a central mystery in space physicsHelsinki, Finland (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 How are plasma eruptions in near-Earth space formed? Vlasiator, a model designed at the University of Helsinki for simulating near-Earth space, demonstrated that the two central theories on the occu ... more  
'Godfather of AI' urges governments to stop machine takeoverToronto, Canada (AFP) June 29, 2023 Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society. ... more  
NASA's laser communications relay: a year of experimentationGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 NASA's first two-way laser relay system completed its first year of experiments on June 28 - a milestone for a game-changing technology that could be the future for sending and receiving data from s ... more 
Changguang achieves milestone in satellite laser communicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 Changguang Satellite Technology, a state-run enterprise operating out of Changchun, Jilin province, disclosed their latest achievement in satellite communication technology. They have successfully p ... more |
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 Astroscale expands operations to France and secures contract with CNES 
Czech official labels Russia a 'direct military threat'Prague (AFP) June 29, 2023 A senior Czech official said Thursday Russia posed a "direct military threat" to the Czech Republic and its eastern NATO allies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued. ... more  
Northrop Grumman speeds up Polish IBCS trainingHuntsville AL (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, wi ... more |
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Taiwan rejects Chinese officials entry permits for tourism expoTaipei (AFP) June 29, 2023 Taiwan has rejected applications by Chinese tourism officials to enter the island for an international travel fair next month, authorities said Thursday, citing the current "cross-strait situation" with China. ... more  
Mike Pence makes surprise trip to Ukraine to meet with Volodymyr ZelenskyWashington DC (UPI) Jun 29, 2023 Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to show support for his country in the face of Russia's invasion. ... more  
Poland to buy US Patriot missile defense systems worth $15 bnWashington (AFP) June 28, 2023 Poland will buy advanced Patriot missile defense systems worth up to $15 billion in a deal announced Wednesday by the Pentagon. ... more  
'Godfather of AI' urges governments to face dangersToronto, Canada (AFP) June 28, 2023 Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called "godfathers" of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society. ... more |
  Blinken says no nuclear deal on table with Iran 
Prigozhin aimed to capture Russian generals: reportWashington (AFP) June 28, 2023 Wagner army chief Yevgeny Prigozhin aimed to detain the heads of the Russian military in last week's mutiny, but they discovered his planned rebellion early and avoided capture, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. ... more 
Turkey to hold NATO talks with Sweden next ThursdayBrussels (AFP) June 28, 2023 The top diplomats from Turkey and Sweden will meet at NATO headquarters next Thursday for talks on Stockholm's bid to join the alliance, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said. ... more |
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Poland gets first batch of US-made Abrams tanksWarsaw (AFP) June 28, 2023 Poland on Wednesday received a first shipment of US-made advanced Abrams tanks, its defence minister said, as the country boosts its military capabilities in light of Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more 
This self-driving boat maps underwater terrainEl Paso TX (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Step aside self-driving cars, self-driving boats are here - and they can do more than take you on a cruise. Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have constructed a fully autonomou ... more  
Cuba, Russia envisage technical-military cooperationHavana (AFP) June 28, 2023 Allies Cuba and Russia, both targets of Western sanctions, intend to pursue closer "technical-military" cooperation, the communist island's government mouthpiece said Wednesday. ... more  
Twin 14-year-old girls among 10 killed after Russian missile strike hits pizza restaurantWashington DC (UPI) Jun 28, 2023 A Russian missile strike as people dined at a busy restaurant in downtown Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least 10 people, including three children, and injured 56 with a major search and rescue operation ongoing, authorities said Wednesday. ... more |
Air strikes hit rebels base in northwest Syria: ministryBeirut (AFP) June 28, 2023 Syrian and Russian forces have launched air strikes on rebel bases in the country's northwest, the defence ministry said Wednesday, amid a weeklong uptick in deadly violence in the area. ... more  
Kremlin says only hits 'military' targets after restaurant strikeMoscow (AFP) June 28, 2023 The Kremlin said Wednesday that Russian forces only hit military-linked targets in Ukraine, after a strike on a restaurant in the eastern city of Kramatorsk killed at least 10 people. ... more
NATO ready to defend against 'Moscow or Minsk': StoltenbergThe Hague (AFP) June 27, 2023 NATO is ready to defend itself against any threat from "Moscow or Minsk", alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday, after Belarus welcomed Wagner rebel leader Yevgeny Prigozhin into exile. ... more 
US Army chooses Lockheed Martin to develop Terrestrial Layer System - Echelons Above Brigade System PrototypeBethesda MD (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)to move on to the second phase of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) - Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) program. In the coming months, Lockheed M ... more |
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Northrop Grumman's new airborne navigation system achieves successful flight testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully carried out a flight test of its state-of-the-art airborne navigation system, known as the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) / Inerti ... more 
Lithuania buys air defence launchers for UkraineVilnius (AFP) June 28, 2023 Lithuania has bought two Norwegian-made NASAMS air defence launchers for Ukraine and will deliver them within three months, the government said Wednesday. ... more
Taiwan detects two Russian warships off its coastTaipei (AFP) June 28, 2023 Taiwan sighted two Russian frigates sailing off its eastern coast on Tuesday and deployed surveillance ships and aircraft to monitor their movements, the island's Ministry of National Defence said. ... more 
Ancillary project selects teams to develop initial concepts for VTOL X-PlaneWashington DC (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 DARPA has selected nine companies to produce initial operational system and demonstration system conceptual designs for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that can be ... more |
GMV to head up Galileo ground segment after securing a new contractMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 GMV was recently been awarded a major contract by the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract entails newly developing the ground control segment for the in-orbit validation (IOV) system of the Ga ... more 
Astroscale's ELSA-d Prepares for Controlled De-orbit in Final Mission PhaseJindabyne, Australia (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 In a recent announcement, Astroscale, a pioneering leader in space sustainability, has disclosed detailed plans for the final phase of its groundbreaking End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstra ... more 
US announces additional military assistance package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 27, 2023 The Biden administration on Tuesday announced an additional security package of weapons, munitions and other lethal aid, valued at up to $500 million, for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russia. ... more  
China's first low-Earth-orbit broadband network tested at seaBeijing (XNA) Jun 27, 2023 GalaxySpace, a private satellite maker in Beijing, has carried out sea-based tests to verify the capability of its Mini Spider Constellation, China's first low-orbit broadband internet network. ... more |
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Exiled group feels heat as Europe ups Iran contactsParis (AFP) June 27, 2023 A controversial exiled Iranian opposition group is coming under increased pressure in Europe as it nervously eyes the intensification of European talks with Tehran in search of reviving a deal on the Islamic republic's nuclear drive. ... more 
New Zealand PM hails 'constructive' role for China in UkraineBeijing (AFP) June 27, 2023 New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said China could play a "constructive role" in the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. ... more 
Colombian military kills 6 ELN guerrillas ahead of truceBogota (AFP) June 27, 2023 Colombian troops killed six members of the ELN guerrilla group in the country's east, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said Tuesday, just over a month before a ceasefire is set to begin. ... more  
Libya says arrests 50 Chinese in crackdown on crypto miningTripoli (AFP) June 22, 2023 Libyan authorities have dismantled a crypto mining operation in the country's west, the prosecution in Tripoli said Thursday, adding that 50 Chinese nationals had been detained. ... more |
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