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September 26, 2023
SPACEWAR
Space Systems Command's TAP Lab to accelerate innovation in space domain awareness



Colorado Springs CO (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force (USSF) field command, has opened a Tools Applications and Processing (TAP) Lab in Colorado Springs to address critical challenges in space domain awareness. Designed with an open framework to encourage government, industry, academic, and allied collaboration, SSC's newest TAP Lab will engage external partners through Project Apollo, slated for kick-off on October 26, 2023. "Project Apollo is a voluntary, collaborative tech accelerator for ... read more

FLOATING STEEL
China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it had removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground. ... more
NUKEWARS
China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China will oppose 'wanton expansion of military alliances': FM
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Beijing will oppose the "wanton expansion of military alliances", Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, the latest in a string of warnings as rival Washington deepens security ties in the Asia-Pacific. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Ratifying Sweden's NATO bid not "urgent": Hungary's Orban
Budapest (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday that ratifying Sweden's NATO bid was not "urgent", accusing the Nordic country of having challenged the country's "democratic nature". ... more
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CYBER WARS


AFRL develops a RIPL in communications to drive future fight

CYBER WARS
EU trade chief warns China data laws could have 'unintended consequences'
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
The EU trade commissioner warned Tuesday that Chinese regulations governing the transfer of data out of the country, including a revised anti-espionage law, could have "unintended consequences". ... more
ROBO SPACE
ANSRs to Hard AI Questions
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
How can we build robust, assured, and therefore trustworthy AI-based systems? That question lies at the heart of DARPA's Assured Neuro Symbolic Learning and Reasoning (ANSR) program. "Informal ... more
SPACEWAR
Phoenix assists ULA national security payload launch
Fitchburg WI (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
Phoenix LLC, an industry leader in neutron imaging, recently played a vital role in ensuring the safety of the successful launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket, which was carrying ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Philippine Coast Guard says 'successfully removes' barrier at disputed reef
Manila (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed to stop Filipinos accessing the traditional fishing ground. ... more
NUKEWARS
China slams US sanctions over Iran aircraft programme
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Beijing said on Tuesday it "firmly opposes" American sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals the US Treasury Department says have connections to Iran's drone and military aircraft development. ... more

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NUKEWARS


South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

UAV NEWS
Northrop Grumman to deliver in country maintenance for the Triton UAV sustainment
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) following the Australian government's ... more
MILTECH
How L3Harris' multirole approach to EW enables superior mission agility
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
In the dynamic, constantly evolving and fast-paced world that we live in today, it's not uncommon or unreasonable for people to expect to achieve multiple things at once. As the technology we turn t ... more
CYBER WARS
Tech firms roll back misinformation curbs ahead of 2024 polls
Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
As a global election season widely expected to be mired in misinformation and falsehoods fast approaches, the big US-based tech platforms are walking back policies meant to curb them, stoking alarm. ... more
WAR REPORT
2 killed, serious infrastructure damaged as Russian missile, drone strikes target Odessa
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault against Odessa in southern Ukraine in the early hours of Monday, killing at least two people, cutting power and badly damaging the city's port, including grain handling facilities, the Ukrainian military said. ... more
TERROR WARS
ISIS official captured in northern Syria helicopter raid: US
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
U.S. military officials on Monday announced the capture of a man believed to be an official involved in the operations of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria. ... more
THE STANS


Nagorno Karabakh capitulation sparks exodus

TERROR WARS
U.N. report accuses Russia of 'widespread and systematic' torture in Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
A United Nations commission accused the Russian forces on Monday of "widespread and systematic" use of torture during its invasion of Ukraine, along with other war crimes, including purposely attacking civilians and non-military infrastructure. ... more
WATER WORLD
Biden recognises Pacific nations Cook Islands, Niue in jab at China
Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
President Joe Biden said the United States officially recognized the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue Monday, as he hosted regional leaders in a bid to wrest influence from China. ... more
UAV NEWS
Ukraine war pushes NATO to bolster drone-tackling expertise
Vredepeel, Netherlands (AFP) Sept 23, 2023
A small drone flits over opened earth, and an explosion appears on the video feed. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
China's recent military activities 'abnormal': Taiwan defence minister
Taipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China's position on Ukraine war 'affecting country's image': EU commissioner
Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
China's stance on the Russian war in Ukraine is affecting the country's image, the European Union trade commissioner warned on Monday, saying Beijing's refusal to condemn the invasion poses a "reputational risk". ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Milley: America's 'lightning rod' top officer
Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
General Mark Milley faced repeated crises at home and abroad during a tumultuous term as America's top military officer, becoming one of the most well-known and controversial people to hold the position in years. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters
South China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 24, 2023
Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
U.S. is 'directly at war' with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The United States is "directly at war" with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday, after the close of the high-level week of the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. ... more
MILPLEX
'Quad' FMs voice opposition to arms deal between Russia, North Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The United States, Australia, India and Japan have called for stronger security cooperation between nations in an effort to deter a potential weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Missiles strike Crimean port of Sevastopol for second consecutive day
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The Crimean city of Sevastopol, headquarters to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was hit by rocket attacks for a second consecutive day on Saturday, its Russian-installed governor said. ... more
IRON AND ICE
Major asteroid sample brought to Earth in NASA first
Dugway, United States (AFP) Sept 24, 2023
A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected. ... more
NUKEWARS
Netanyahu at UN issues 'nuclear' threat to Iran, later retracted
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned Iran at the United Nations of a "nuclear threat" in what his office quickly walked back as a slip of the tongue. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China announces 'strategic partnership' with Syria
Hangzhou, China (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a "strategic partnership" with Syria on Friday during talks with President Bashar al-Assad, who is seeking financial support to help rebuild his devastated country. ... more
NUKEWARS
Kim Jong Un calls for relationship with Russia to reach 'new high level' after trip
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 22, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered steps to be taken to raise his country's relationship to a "new high level" with Russia, state media reported Friday, days after returning from a visit that has sparked international concern about a potential arms deal. ... more
OIL AND GAS
Crown prince says Saudi 'closer' to Israel normalization
New York (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
Saudi Arabia's de facto leader said Wednesday that a historic normalization of relations with Israel is getting "closer," as he also warned that the kingdom will seek a nuclear weapon if foe Iran gets one first. ... more
CYBER WARS
Myanmar junta asks China for help on new electronic ID system
Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
Myanmar's junta has asked China for help implementing a new electronic identification system, state media reported Wednesday, for a census that critics say will be used to increase surveillance of its opponents. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Central Europe aid to Ukraine questioned as polls loom
Prague (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Poland and Slovakia were among the first and keenest weapon suppliers to neighbouring Ukraine, but analysts say that enthusiasm has now been tempered as the EU and NATO members prepare for elections. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Chinese activist asks Taiwan not to deport him
Taipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
A Chinese activist pleaded for authorities not to deport him after he landed at Taiwan's international airport on Friday, and requested asylum from the United States and Canada. ... more
WAR REPORT
Former UK soldier denies prison break
London (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
An ex-British army soldier on Thursday pleaded not guilty to escaping from a London prison where he was being held on terror charges. ... more
DEMOCRACY
France seeks EU funding trial for Le Pen's far-right party
Paris (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Paris prosecutors said Friday they were seeking to put far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 26 associates on trial over claims they used EU funds to finance party activities in France. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
France withdrawing ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
Paris (AFP) Sept 24, 2023
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months, a move welcomed by Niger's military leaders as a "step towards sovereignty". ... more
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