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  Seoul (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 North Korea warned Saturday it would "destroy" US spy satellites if Washington tries "any attack" on its space asset, after Pyongyang launched its first military eye in the sky last week. A spokesman for the North's defence ministry said it would consider such a move a "declaration of war", according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency. The statement came after a US official's remark that Washington "could deny an adversary's space and counterspace capabilities... ... read more |
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South Korea confirms first spy satellite in orbitSeoul (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 South Korea confirmed Saturday its first military spy satellite had reached orbit after a successful SpaceX rocket launch and that communication was established with ground control. ... more 
US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint dealMountain View, United States (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia and Britain met in California on Friday, touting high-tech co-operation on deep space radar, AI and quantum computing systems aimed at bolstering their armed forces in the face of growing global threats, including from China. ... more  
EU backs rules to protect digital devices from cyber threatsBrussels (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 The European Parliament and EU member states backed new rules to make digital products connected to the internet like fridges, laptops, TVs and toys safer from cyber threats. ... more  
Europe's defence sector seeks EU clarity, greater efficiencyBrussels (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Europe is ploughing billions into its defence industry, with record sums being spent since Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, but experts say the EU must make bolder moves to be battle ready. ... more |
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WhiteFox Defense Launches Scorpion 3: A New Portable Solution for Drone ThreatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 In an era where drone-related security threats are increasingly prevalent, especially in conflict regions like Ukraine and Israel, the demand for innovative and efficient counter-drone technologies ... more |
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Spanish MoD signs contract with Airbus for acquisition of SIRTAP UASMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Airbus has formalized an agreement with the Spanish Ministry of Defence, marking a significant advancement in the domain of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The contract involves the development and p ... more 
Canada to buy up to 16 Boeing spy planesOttawa (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Canada will buy up to 16 spy planes from Boeing to replace an aging fleet and counter adversaries' increasingly stealthy and lethal capabilities near its coasts and overseas, officials said Wednesday. ... more  
Biden meets Angolan leader as US aims to counter China in AfricaWashington (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 President Joe Biden and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco met at the White House on Thursday to discuss infrastructure and regional security, as the United States seeks to counter China's growing influence in Africa. ... more  
Firefly Aerospace completes first Miranda Engine hot fire testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., has marked a significant achievement in its propulsion technology with the completion of the first hot fire test of the Miranda engine. This pivotal development comes just o ... more |
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  Karman unveils Automated Spin Forming for Space and Defense customers 
Heavy gunfire heard in south of Guinea-Bissau capital: AFP journalistBissau (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Heavy gunfire was heard Friday in Guinea Bissau's capital near barracks where members of the national guard were holed up in the south of the city, according to an AFP journalist and sources. ... more |
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Israel resumes military operations in Gaza as truce expiresGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Israel announced a resumption of combat in Gaza on Friday, carrying out a series of airstrikes across the territory, as a truce expired with no agreement to extend it. ... more 
Japan scours seabed for US Osprey wreckageTokyo (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Japan's coastguard on Friday scoured the seabed for the wreckage of an Osprey US military aircraft that crashed this week, with still no sign of seven missing airmen. ... more 
First launch of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket planned for mid-2024Paris (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 The European Space Agency announced on Thursday that the long-delayed first launch of its next-generation Ariane 6 rocket will take place between June 15 and July 31 next year. ... more 
EU defence spending to reach record 270bn euros in 2023Brussels (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 EU military spending will reach a record 270 billion euros ($295 billion) in 2023 in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine, the bloc's chief Charles Michel said on Thursday. ... more |
 Meta says China-based influence efforts ramp up  
British destroyer sent to Gulf to bolster securityLondon (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Britain on Thursday announced that it was sending one of its most advanced naval vessels to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region. ... more |
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Israel's Herzog meets UAE counterpart to push for hostage releaseDubai (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Israeli President Isaac Herzog met his Emirati counterpart on the sidelines of UN climate talks on Thursday as part of a diplomatic push to release hostages held by Hamas. ... more  
Russia fails to win seat on chemical watchdog boardThe Hague (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Russia lost out Wednesday in its bid for re-election to the decision-making body of the OPCW chemical watchdog, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cheered Moscow's "isolation" on the world stage. ... more
Israel president to discuss hostages on COP28 sidelinesDubai (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to attend the UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirates Thursday where he will hold talks with diplomats on the release of hostages held by Hamas. ... more 
Japan space agency likely penetrated by cyber attackTokyo (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Japan's space agency was likely penetrated by a cyber attack this year by unknown entities but no sensitive information about rockets or satellites was accessed, officials said Wednesday. ... more |
China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drillsYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Three Chinese navy ships have arrived in Myanmar for joint drills with its navy, the country's junta said, as a border conflict strains ties between the Southeast Asian nation and its most important ally. ... more  
Trial of Apple Daily tycoon a 'test' for Hong Kong's freedoms: sonTaipei (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 The trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon jailed for national security crimes, will serve as a "litmus test" for how China views the freedoms of semi-autonomous Hong Kong, his son told AFP in an interview. ... more  
Russian pro-army symbols placed outside US embassy in MoscowMoscow (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Giant letters in support of Moscow's armed forces fighting in Ukraine have been installed in front of the US embassy in Moscow, AFP saw Thursday. ... more 
Benin launches medals for troops as jihadists step up attacksCotonou (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 The Beninese government has introduced two new military medals to reward soldiers as the army grapples with a mounting jihadist threat on the country's northern border. ... more |
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Watchdog votes to curb chemical exports to Syria The Hague (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 The world's chemical weapons watchdog voted Thursday to curb chemical exports to Syria, accusing Damascus of violating its toxic arms control treaty. ... more  
Afghanistan's Taliban government slams lack of invite to COP28Kabul (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Thursday condemned a decision not to invite its representatives to the UN climate conference, as the talks opened in Dubai. ... more 
Israel-Hamas war looms over climate talks in DubaiDubai (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Israel's war with Hamas pushed its way to centre-stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Thursday, with campaigners calling for a ceasefire and Israel taking the opportunity to discuss hostage releases. ... more 
Sweden says Turkey promised NATO approval 'within weeks'Brussels (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Sweden's foreign minister said Wednesday his Turkish counterpart had promised that Ankara would approve Stockholm's membership of NATO "within weeks". ... more |
Latvia's top diplomat stakes claim to be next NATO bossBrussels (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins told AFP Wednesday he was "ready" to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as head of NATO, urging members to look across the alliance for its next boss. ... more  
Kim's powerful sister slams criticism of N. Korea satellite launchSeoul (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister on Thursday dismissed international condemnation of Pyongyang's recent spy satellite launch as "absurd", saying her country would never relinquish its space programme. ... more  
China Manned Space Agency Delegation Highlights SARs' Role in Space ProgramSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 In a significant acknowledgment of regional contributions to national space efforts, a delegation from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), led by Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang, praised the involveme ... more 
Boosting rocket reliability at the material levelBoston MA (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 The success of the SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable launch vehicle has been one of the most remarkable technological achievements of the last decade. Powered by SpaceX's Merlin engine, the Falcon 9 booster ... more |
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China hails 'old friend' Kissinger, architect of rapprochementBeijing (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 China on Thursday hailed the late Henry Kissinger as an "old friend", paying tribute to a diplomat central to establishing ties between Beijing and Washington. ... more 
Henry Kissinger, singular US diplomat, dead at 100Washington (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Henry Kissinger, the relentlessly ambitious US diplomat whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. ... more  
Taiwan leader says China invasion unlikely for nowNew York (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election. ... more 
North Korea claims spy satellite photographed White House, PentagonWashington DC (UPI) Nov 28, 2023 North Korea said Tuesday that its new spy satellite, launched last week, has photographed U.S. government and military facilities including the White House and the Pentagon. ... more |
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