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  New Hyde Park NY (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) West to develop engines and stage technology for their next-generation fully reusable Shockwave launch vehicle. Members from AFRL's Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, California, and iRocket, a privately-owned corporation, agreed on the collaborative effort in June 2023. "Collaborating with iRocket via a Cooperative Research and Dev ... read more |
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HYDIS2 consortium project for hypersonic defence interceptor proposed for funding by the European CommissionMadrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 In May 2023, the HYDIS2 consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation st ... more 
Hypersonics Capability Center: Northrop Grumman's next step beyond Mach 5Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled its Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland. This innovative facility is primed to deliver cutting-edge propulsion systems that will propel ... more  
RTX boosts battlefield communication during Northern Edge 2023Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 04, 2023 During the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise series' second phase at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, RTX (NYSE:RTX) showcased its cutting-edge AI-driven communication systems, ... more  
Ukraine says downed 30 cruise missiles, 27 drones overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 Ukraine's air force said Sunday it shot down 30 out of the 40 cruise missiles and all Shahed drones that Russia launched overnight in several waves of attacks. ... more |
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Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of firing water cannon at its boatsManila (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard on Sunday for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing the actions as "illegal" and "dangerous". ... more |
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N. Korean leader Kim inspects weapons factories: KCNASeoul (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited several major arms factories this week, including facilities producing engines for strategic cruise missiles, and called for increased weapons production, state media reported on Sunday. ... more  
Hisdesat announces the launch of first SpainSat NG satellite for summer of 2024Madrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Hisdesat, the Spanish government satellite operator, has announced that the first satellite in the SPAINSAT NG programme, SpainSat NG-I, will be ready for launch in summer of 2024 after confirming t ... more 
Japan condemns Russia nuclear threat on Hiroshima anniversaryTokyo (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 Japan's prime minister hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the country marked the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Sunday. ... more  
Taiwan vows to tighten seals after army officer accused of spyingTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has vowed to bolster its anti-espionage efforts after an army lieutenant colonel was detained for allegedly collecting intelligence for China. ... more |
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  2 U.S. sailors arrested, accused of passing military secrets to China 
Britain confirms Ukrainian drones likely behind attack on Russian warshipWashington DC (UPI) Aug 5, 2023 Ukrainian sea drones were responsible for attacking and damaging a Russian warship in the Black Sea, the British Ministry of Defense confirmed in an update issued Saturday. ... more |
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Niger coup weakens fight against terror in Africa: FranceParis (AFP) Aug 5, 2023 The coup in Niger will undermine the fight against resurgent terror groups in Africa's Sahel region, France's defence minister said this week, accusing the country's junta of taking "hostage" not just President Mohamed Bazoum but the entire country. ... more 
Ukraine drone attack damages Russian tanker in Kerch StraitKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 5, 2023 A Russian tanker was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Kerch Strait, briefly halting traffic on the strategic bridge linking Crimea to Russia on Saturday, a day after one of Moscow's warships was hit in the Black Sea. ... more  
Poland reinforces eastern border after airspace violationWarsaw (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Poland announced Thursday it would reinforce its eastern border surveillance, two days after two Belarusian military helicopters violated its airspace. ... more 
Russian defence minister inspects combat zone in Ukraine: armyMoscow (AFP) Aug 4, 2023 Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited a combat zone in Ukraine to inspect a command post and meet senior military officers, the army said Friday. ... more |
 Russian strikes kill three civilians in Syria: monitor 
Ukraine detains official who helped men flee draftKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdog said on Thursday that it detained an armed forces official accused of helping draft-age men flee the country in exchange for a cash payment. ... more |
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EU blacklists dozens over Belarus' attacks on civil society, support of Russia's warWashington DC (UPI) Aug 3, 2023 European lawmakers have agreed to impose new sanctions and export controls against Belarus over its attacks on civil society and support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
N. Zealand military 'not in a fit state', government saysWellington (AFP) Aug 4, 2023 Facing ageing equipment and difficulties recruiting personnel, New Zealand's military needs a revamp, the government said Friday. ... more  
Hundreds protest as Lebanon marks 3 years since Beirut blastBeirut (AFP) Aug 4, 2023 Lebanon marked three years since one of history's biggest non-nuclear explosions rocked Beirut with hundreds of protesters marching alongside victims' families Friday to demand long-awaited justice. ... more
Two US Navy men arrested on China spying chargesLos Angeles (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday. ... more |
 
Delayed polls for Iraq Kurd parliament set for FebruaryArbil, Iraq (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Iraqi Kurds are to go to the polls on February 25 to elect a new parliament for their autonomous region, authorities announced Thursday, ending months of bickering between rival factions. ... more 
Macron suffers new Africa setback with Niger coupParis (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 The coup in Niger represents a major setback for French President Emmanuel Macron, raising questions about France's military presence in the country but also the future of his wider strategy in Africa, analysts said. ... more  
Islamic State group announces death of leaderBeirut (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor. ... more 
Colombian president meets ELN guerrillas as ceasefire takes holdBogota (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday met leaders of the ELN guerrilla group in Bogota for the first time, as a six-month ceasefire came into force. ... more |
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Medical journals warn of 'growing' nuclear weapon threatParis (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 More than 100 medical journals across the world issued a rare joint call on Thursday for urgent action to eliminate nuclear weapons, warning that the threat of nuclear catastrophe was "great and growing". ... more  
BAE profit jumps as Ukraine war boosts defence spendLondon (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 British military equipment maker BAE Systems on Wednesday announced a 57 percent jump in net profits for the first half of this year as government defence spending increases amid the war in Ukraine. ... more  
China imposes export curbs on critical metals, dronesBeijing (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones. ... more
Taiwan FM says conflict with China would have 'disastrous results'Taipei (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "disastrous results" for the world, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told AFP in an interview Wednesday, citing the island's strategic importance for the semiconductor industry and global shipping lanes. ... more |
Russia announces start of Baltic Sea naval drillsMoscow (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 Russia announced Wednesday that it had begun naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, amid rising tensions with its European neighbours over the conflict in Ukraine. ... more 
German military struggles to find new recruitsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 Germany's armed forces are facing major problems in attracting new recruits, the defence minister said Wednesday, as Berlin seeks to overhaul its creaking military following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
UK recognises 'acts of genocide' against Yazidis by Islamic StateLondon (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 The British government on Tuesday officially acknowledged that the Islamic State group committed "acts of genocide" against the Yazidi people in 2014. ... more
Still no answers three years after Beirut mega-explosionBeirut (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 One of history's biggest non-nuclear explosions rocked Beirut on August 4, 2020, destroying swathes of the Lebanese capital, killing more than 220 people and injuring at least 6,500. ... more |
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US House panel probes BlackRock, MSCI on China investment flowNew York (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 US lawmakers are probing American investment flows facilitated by BlackRock and MSCI to Chinese companies that Washington has sanctioned, a congressional panel announced Tuesday. ... more 
US says concerned over Chinese reclamation in Manila BayManila (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 US diplomats have raised security and environmental concerns with the Philippines over the involvement of a Chinese company in a land reclamation project in Manila Bay, a US embassy spokesman said Wednesday. ... more 
Pentagon confirms North Korea responded to message about Travis KingWashington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2023 North Korea has responded to outreach regarding Travis King, the U.S. soldier who bolted across the border inside the demilitarized zone in July, the Pentagon said. ... more 
Danish defence minister returns after six-month 'stress' leaveCopenhagen (AFP) Aug 1, 2023 Danish Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen returned to work on Tuesday, after a six-month leave due to stress and overwork. ... more |
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