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  Washington (AFP) July 26, 2023 NASA and the US military said Wednesday they had selected defense contractor Lockheed Martin to develop a nuclear powered rocket, with a view to using the technology for missions to Mars. The Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) program may launch as soon as 2027, officials said on a call. Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems could cut journey times, increase fuel efficiency, and require less propellant, meaning future spacecraft could carry larger payloads than today's ... read more |
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Ex-intel officer says US hiding info on alien craftWashington (AFP) July 26, 2023 We are not alone - and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday. ... more  
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than 'ever'Tokyo (AFP) July 28, 2023 Japan said Friday that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than "ever before", as nuclear-armed Pyongyang rattles its neighbours with repeated missile tests and belligerent rhetoric. ... more  
Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defence ministerSeoul (AFP) July 27, 2023 Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defence minister a tour of North Korea's newest and most advanced weaponry Thursday, state media reported. ... more  
Blinken, Austin visit Australia on last leg of Pacific blitzBrisbane, Australia (AFP) July 28, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin visited Australia Friday on the final leg of a Pacific tour designed to reinforce Washington's standing in the region. ... more |
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 Kim Jong Un views new weapons at military parade with Russian, Chinese officials 
Kim oversees N. Korea military parade showcasing new drones, ICBMsSeoul (AFP) July 28, 2023 Flanked by visiting Russian and Chinese officials, Kim Jong Un oversaw a North Korean military parade featuring new attack drones and Pyongyang's nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles, state media reported Friday. ... more |
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Goddard, Wallops Engineers Test Printed Electronics in SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 Today's small spacecraft pack sensors, guidance and control, and operating electronics into every available space. Printing electronic circuits on the walls and structures of spacecraft could help f ... more  
New Galileo station goes on dutyParis, France (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 This week marks another important milestone for the Galileo project, with its ground segment formally gaining a brand-new asset. Galileo's new Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) facility i ... more  
France charges 4 for handing China, Russia secret techParis (AFP) July 27, 2023 France has charged four people with selling high-tech industrial secrets to China and Russia, a judiciary source said Thursday. ... more  
Kyiv retakes southern village from Russia: deputy ministerKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 27, 2023 The Ukrainian army has recaptured the village of Staromaiorske from Russian forces on the southern front, as it ramps up its counter-offensive, Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Maliar said on Thursday. ... more |
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  Taiwan fends off mock Chinese landing assault on beach  
Vladimir Putin won't rejoin Ukraine grain deal, offers shipments to AfricaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia would not rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative, instead offering to deliver food to six African nations. ... more |
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China provides warfare parts, helps Russia evade sanctions, U.S. intelligence saysWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 China has become an "even more critical" economic partner for Russia, providing it with military equipment and helping the regime evade sanctions tied to the invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence officials said in a report published Thursday. ... more 
Chinese military dept launches procurement corruption probeBeijing (AFP) July 27, 2023 The military department responsible for buying China's weapons has launched a crackdown on corrupt procurement practices dating back years, issuing a call for tip-offs on "favouritism," collusion and other problematic behaviours. ... more 
Senate sends defense spending bill to House where controversy awaitsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate agreed Thursday night to an all-important and largely bipartisan defense spending bill that is expected to cause controversy in the House where far-right Republicans already passed their version of the legislation - after stapling culture-war measures to it. ... more 
UK defence ministry probes emails accidentally sent to MaliLondon (AFP) July 28, 2023 Britain's defence ministry said Friday it had launched a probe after officials unwittingly sent emails reportedly containing classified information to Russian ally Mali due to a typing error. ... more |
 UN eases arms embargo on Central African Republic  
Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, UkraineWashington (AFP) July 27, 2023 US President Joe Biden on Thursday praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for strongly backing Western efforts to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion - while setting aside any qualms about her far-right government. ... more |
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France and Japan hold first-ever joint air force exercisesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 The air forces of France and Japan held their first-ever joint exercises with their pilots on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean with officials saying they have a joint interest in the region. ... more  
Iraq arrests suspect in 2014 IS massacre of cadetsBaghdad (AFP) July 27, 2023 Iraq has arrested a suspect in one of the most notorious war crimes of the Islamic State group, the 2014 massacre of up to 1,700 captive cadets, authorities said Thursday. ... more  
Rockets hit Khartoum, air force base attackedWad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 27, 2023 Rockets pummelled the Sudanese capital on Thursday, witnesses said, as paramilitaries attacked a key air force base north of Khartoum and claimed to have killed and wounded "dozens" of soldiers. ... more 
U.S. blacklists Somalian ISIS financier for fueling terrorism in AfricaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 The United States has sanctioned a Somali man accused of being the financier of his nation's branch of the Islamic State, as the Biden administration cracks down on the terrorist organization's ability to distribute funds to African affiliates. ... more |
Niger military chief backs coup leaders, but president defiantNiamey (AFP) July 27, 2023 Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community. ... more  
Sedition clampdown hits 'ordinary' Hong KongersHong Kong (AFP) July 26, 2023 Single mother Law Oi-wah pled guilty to sedition in an almost inaudible voice, as her 12-year-old son watched from a few feet away in a Hong Kong court. ... more  
China slams 'malicious hype' over FM Qin Gang's dismissalBeijing (AFP) July 27, 2023 China said Thursday it opposed "malicious hype" concerning this week's removal of foreign minister Qin Gang, as it continued to avoid questions about the senior diplomat's disappearance. ... more  
Ukraine air force says 36 Russian cruise missiles downedKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 26, 2023 The Ukrainian Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted 36 cruise missiles fired by Russia during a new wave of attacks. ... more |
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Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defence minister Seoul (AFP) July 27, 2023 Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defence minister a tour of North Korea's newest and most advanced weaponry Thursday, state media reported. ... more
Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, UkraineWashington (AFP) July 26, 2023 US President Joe Biden was to host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, celebrating a staunch NATO ally and setting aside any qualms about her far-right government. ... more 
Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in PyongyangSeoul (AFP) July 27, 2023 Kim Jong Un met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang ahead of a key Korean War anniversary, state media said Thursday, the North Korean leader's first known foreign guest since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more  
Report faults British government for 'dismal understanding' of Wagner threatWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2021 A report released by the British Foreign Affairs Committee released Wednesday found that the British government underestimated the power Wagner mercenary group. ... more |
 
Biden secures tech safety pledges over 'enormous' AI risksWashington (AFP) July 21, 2023 President Joe Biden evoked AI's "enormous" risk and promise Friday at a White House meeting with tech leaders who committed to guarding against everything from cyber-attacks to fraud as the sector revolutionizes society. ... more 
Taiwan defends largest airport against simulated Chinese attackTaoyuan, Taiwan (AFP) July 26, 2023 Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing. ... more  
Consortium explores energy-efficient electronics and photonicsArlington TX (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a new consortium funded by the Department of Energy that involves the development of new technologies and college courses covering everything from rad ... more 
Next-generation microelectronics manufacturing aims to sustain R and D EcosystemWashington DC (SPX) Jul 21, 2023 With a focus on the future wave of microsystems innovation, DARPA has selected 11 organizations to begin work on the Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing (NGMM) program. The Phase 0 effort ... more |
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US says New Zealand welcome to 'engage' in AUKUSWellington (AFP) July 27, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that New Zealand would be welcome to engage in the AUKUS alliance, a landmark pact aimed at counterbalancing China's rise in the Pacific. ... more
Rafale sales help France reach arms exports recordParis (AFP) July 26, 2023 France said Wednesday its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context of rising global defence spending after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Crew dead as Saudi fighter jet crashes in training: statementRiyadh (AFP) July 26, 2023 A Saudi air force jet crashed on Wednesday during a training exercise in the south of the country, killing its crew, the defence ministry said in a statement. ... more 
Optimum Technologies unveils innovative spacecraft facility in Northern VirginiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 Optimum Technologies, LLC, a vanguard in offering advanced space solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge spacecraft integration facility in Northern Virginia. A substantial augmentation in the comp ... more |
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