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  Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023 A frustrated President Volodymyr Zelensky launched a furious broadside against Ukraine's NATO allies Tuesday as they began a summit still unsure how to advance Kyiv's membership bid. Zelensky, who will come to Vilnius during the two-day summit, denounced as "absurd" the reluctance of some NATO leaders to provide a clear timetable for Ukraine to join the alliance. "Uncertainty is weakness. And I will openly discuss this at the summit," Zelensky tweeted. The alliance backs Ukraine in its bat ... read more |
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The state of Sweden's NATO bid after Turkey's approvalStockholm (AFP) July 11, 2023 After months of deadlock, Turkey's president has approved Sweden's NATO membership, paving the way for the Nordic country to follow its neighbour Finland into the security alliance. ... more 
NATO can defend every inch of Baltics: Estonian PMVilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023 Estonia's Kaja Kallas told AFP Tuesday she believes NATO can stop any potential attack by Russia at the border of the Baltic states after an overhaul of the alliance's defences. ... more  
North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023 Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, repeated accusations Tuesday that U.S. spy planes crossed into the North's territory and warned of a "very critical flight" in case of "repeated illegal intrusion." ... more 
Putin met with Wagner chief days after failed mutiny; Army chief makes TV appearanceWashington DC (UPI) Jul 10, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leader of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin last month, just days after the latter staged a failed mutiny, the Kremlin said Monday. ... more |
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 Ukraine deserves to be in NATO, Erdogan says; Biden calls discussions 'premature' 
Xi says Russia and China should 'lead global governance reform'Beijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 China and Russia need to "lead the correct direction of global governance reform", according to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hailed the two countries' partnership at a meeting with a top Russian politician in Beijing on Monday, state media reported. ... more |
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Sidus Space Joins Forces with Lulav Space to Develop Advanced Star TrackerCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jul 08, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a significant player in the satellite industry, has announced a collaboration with Lulav Space, a specialist in robotics for space applications. The partnership aims to e ... more  
Spacecom General wants satellites with sustained maneuverabilityWashington DC (SPX) Jul 08, 2023 In the next four to five years, operations by the Defense Department in the space domain will likely be transformed, said the U.S. Space Command deputy commander. "Since the dawn of space age, ... more  
China's Xi says army must 'dare to fight' during military inspectionBeijing (AFP) July 6, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the country's military must "dare to fight", state media reported, as he inspected forces operating in a flashpoint region near Taiwan. ... more  
ATLAS Space launches Freedom Space for Government MissionsColorado Springs CO (SPX) Jul 08, 2023 ATLAS Space Operations, a front-runner in Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) provision, is broadening its reach with the inauguration of its subsidiary, Freedom Space Technologies. This developmen ... more |
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  Germany pledges 700 mn euros in new arms aid to Ukraine 
North Korea warns it will shoot down US reconnaissance planesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 10, 2023 North Korea warned the United States against sending spy planes into its territory, saying Monday that there was "no guarantee" that they won't shoot down the U.S. aircraft. ... more |
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NATO meets to agree next steps in Ukraine membership pushVilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023 NATO leaders met Tuesday in Vilnius vowing to send a positive signal to Ukraine on its quest to join the alliance. ... more 
Michel, Erdogan agree to 're-energise' EU-Turkey tiesVilnius (AFP) July 10, 2023 EU chief Charles Michel and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Monday to seek closer cooperation after the Turkish leader demanded a return to European Union membership talks. ... more  
A quantitative analysis of the in-orbit collision risksMalaga, Spain (SPX) Jul 03, 2023 The amount of space debris has not stopped increasing since the first satellite was launched in 1957. The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates that there are more than 131,000,000 useless space was ... more 
EU 'concerned' about China's curbs on rare metalsBrussels (AFP) July 4, 2023 The European Commission said Tuesday it was "concerned" about China's decision to impose export controls on two rare metals vital for making semiconductors amid an escalating tech battle between Washington and Beijing. ... more |
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Czech Republic to provide helicopters, F-16 training to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jul 7, 2023 The Czech Republic will transfer helicopters and participate in a program to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced Friday. ... more |
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DLR project HorizonUAM provides answersCochste, Germany (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 Drones and highly automated air taxis have the potential to enrich urban air transport with new possibilities. But what requirements must be met so that airborne urban mobility can be used in a few ... more  
France's SCALP missiles: long-range weapon for Ukraine's armouryParis (AFP) July 11, 2023 France's announcement on Tuesday that it would send SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine comes months after Britain began delivering its identical Storm Shadow. ... more  
U.S. kills ISIS leader in Syria with drones that had been harassed by RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 9, 2023 Usamah al-Muhajir, a leader of the Islamic State terror group in eastern Syria, was killed Friday in a drone strike conducted by the same U.S. aircraft that had been harassed by Russian forces hours earlier. ... more 
France to send Ukraine SCALP long-range missiles: MacronVilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023 France will provide Ukraine with SCALP long-range cruise missiles to help Kyiv's forces strike targets deep behind Russian lines, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. ... more |
 
Paraguay president-elect to visit Taiwan to cement 'friendship'Taipei (AFP) July 9, 2023 Paraguayan president-elect Santiago Pena will visit Taiwan this week, Taipei's foreign ministry announced Sunday, to cement the "friendship" between the self-ruled island and its last diplomatic ally in South America. ... more  
China, Solomon Islands ink police cooperation dealBeijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 China and Solomon Islands signed a new deal on police cooperation Monday, deepening their bilateral partnership four years after the Pacific island nation cut ties with Taiwan and formally established relations with Beijing. ... more  
North Korea condemns US moves to deploy nuclear missile submarineSeoul (AFP) July 10, 2023 North Korea on Monday accused a US spy aircraft of violating its airspace and condemned Washington's plans to deploy a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula. ... more 
US Air Force suspends personnel moves, bonuses over funding shortfallWashington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023 A funding shortfall, due to higher-than-expected costs, is forcing the U.S. Air Force to suspend thousands of airmen's moves and bonuses through September. ... more |
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Europe-wide space-enabled aviation approaches take offParis (ESA) Jul 08, 2023 Commercial air passengers across Europe will soon experience fewer flight delays and greener travel thanks to pilots being able to use satellites to route their planes. The ESA-backed Iris for ... more  
Top US Marines job unfilled as senator stalls nominationsWashington (AFP) July 10, 2023 The head of the US Marine Corps stepped down Monday, leaving the famed service without a confirmed long-term leader as America's bitter political feud over abortion hampers the approval of scores of military nominees. ... more  
China's Xi congratulates Uzbek president on re-election: state mediaBeijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping called his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev to congratulate him on winning a third term as the head of the Central Asian country on Monday, Beijing's state media reported. ... more 
Russian military recruitment official shot deadMoscow (AFP) July 11, 2023 A Russian official tasked with organising military recruitment was shot dead in the southwestern city of Krasnodar, authorities said, as the army looks to mobilise forces to fight in Ukraine. ... more |
 
ITU Radio Regulations Board approves waiver for Rivada LEO constellationMunich, Germany (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 Rivada Space Networks reports that the ITU's Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year. The ITU waiver process seeks clea ... more  
Satellogic and OHB to collaborate on environmental earth observation applicationsMubnich, Germany (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 Satellogic Inc. announced this week that it will collaborate with OHB SE, a German-based aerospace and technology group on the development of advanced Earth Observation data-based services focused o ... more  
Hong Kong questions family of wanted activist Nathan Law: police sourceHong Kong (AFP) July 11, 2023 Hong Kong briefly took in three family members of exiled democracy activist Nathan Law for questioning on Tuesday, a week after authorities issued a bounty on him and seven others accused of breaching the city's national security law. ... more 
Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers' meetingJakarta (AFP) July 11, 2023 ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Indonesia on Tuesday for talks dominated by the crisis in Myanmar, with the regional bloc divided over how or whether to reengage with the country's ruling junta. ... more |
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Pentagon calls on Russia to stop 'reckless behavior' in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 7, 2023 The Pentagon has called on Russia to stop its "reckless behavior" in Syria after Russian jets harassed U.S. drones causing them to take evasive measures. ... more  
MARSS Unveils NiDAR X-JOC: A Transportable, AI-Enabled Command and Control CentrePoulton UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2023 MARSS, the innovative security solutions firm, has announced the launch of its fully-equipped, containerised Joint Operation Centre (NiDAR X-JOC) - a significant expansion to its NiDAR X product ran ... more 
4 killed, 37 injured in Russian missile strike on Lviv in Ukraine's far westWashington DC (UPI) Jul 6, 2023 Four people were killed and at least 37 injured in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv after a Russian cruise missile struck an apartment building, authorities said Thursday. ... more 
Britain unveils new Iran sanction powersWashington DC (UPI) Jul 7, 2023 Britain is arming itself with new sanctioning powers to target Iran's leadership, London announced Thursday, as it condemned the Tehran regime for increasing its efforts to kill and kidnap dissidents abroad, including those residing in the European nation. ... more |
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