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  Seoul (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 The office operating North Korea's newly launched spy satellite will run as a military intelligence organisation, state media said Sunday. Pyongyang successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit last month and has since claimed it was providing images of major US and South Korean military sites. It has not yet disclosed any of the satellite imagery it claims to possess but warned on Saturday that any attack on its space asset would be considered a "declaration of war". The official K ... 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  
Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards, Tehran-backed fighters in Syria: monitorBeirut (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 Israeli air strikes killed two Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers and two pro-Hezbollah fighters when they hit sites belonging to the Lebanese group near Damascus Saturday, a war monitor said. ... more  
U.S. announces plan to boost operations with AUKUS partners in Indo-Pacific regionWashington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced increased collaboration with AUKUS partners Britain and Australia to fortify their presence in the Indo-Pacific region amid tensions between China and its smaller neighbors. ... 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 |
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 Philippines, France to pursue key defence pact  
Air Force awards UTEP Grant to safeguard assets in spaceEl Paso TX (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Space near earth is teeming with objects, whether natural, like meteors and comets, or manmade, like satellites, spacecraft and rocket debris. But experts still need a clearer picture of the locatio ... more |
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Framatome strengthens hafnium production for nuclear, aerospace and space customersParis, France (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Framatome, a key player in the global nuclear technology landscape, has announced a significant investment in expanding its separative capacity at the Jarrie site in France. This strategic move is a ... more  
New antenna offers unprecedented flexibility for military applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 PathFinder Digital has recently been awarded U.S. Patent # 11,831,346 for a novel satellite communication antenna system, termed MONDO (Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal), signifying a si ... more 
SpaceX launches South Korea spy satelliteMiami FL (UPI) Dec 04, 2023 SpaceX on Friday launched a South Korean spy Satellite Friday afternoon after North Korea claimed it launched one of its own late last month. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space ... more 
UK's NSTF Selects ARS for Groundbreaking Acoustic Testing ProjectLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Acoustic Research Systems (ARS), a leader in Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT) solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide a full-scale, state-of-the-art DFAT turnkey solution to the UK's N ... more |
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  Xwing and Daedalean join forces to advance AI in aviation 
US says Israel must shield civilians to win in Gaza as toll mountsWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday urged Israel to protect civilians as it battles Hamas in Gaza, saying that shielding noncombatants is necessary for victory in the urban fight against the Palestinian militant group. ... more |
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Putin orders Russian armed forces personnel increase of 170,000Washington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an executive order increasing the number of personal of the armed forces by 170,000, citing the war in Ukraine and "NATO expansion." ... more 
Philippines says air strike cripples Islamist militant groupManila (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 The Philippine military said Saturday an air strike killed 11 armed Islamist militants, nearly wiping out one of several small armed groups operating in the south of the country. ... more 
Israel and Hamas trade strikes as Palestinian toll mountsGaza Strip (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 Israel and Hamas brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce Saturday as air strikes pounded militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launched volleys of rockets. ... 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 |
  Baghdad warns US over 'attacks' on Iraq territory  
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 |
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"Remains" found at US Osprey crash site off Japan: US militaryTokyo (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 The US military said Monday divers searching for seven missing crew members had found "remains" in waters off southern Japan where a US Osprey aircraft crashed last week. ... more  
France urges Beijing to help avert 'crisis' in South China SeaSydney (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 France's top diplomat urged Beijing on Monday to re-think its assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, saying the "world doesn't need a new crisis". ... more 
Strike kills five pro-Iran militants in Iraq: security sourcesKirkuk, Iraq (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 An air strike in northern Iraq killed at least five pro-Iranian militants on Sunday, Iraqi security sources said, a day after Baghdad warned Washington against "attacks" on its territory. ... more 
Israel says 'not trying to move anybody' out of Palestinian territoriesJerusalem (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Israel said Monday it was not seeking to force Palestinian civilians to permanently leave their homes, even as it acknowledged conditions in the besieged Gaza Strip were "tough". ... more |
Despite rising demand, arms sales hampered by production woesafpStockholm (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 Even with the war in Ukraine fuelling demand, revenue for the world's top arms suppliers dipped in 2022, as production issues kept companies unable to increase production, researchers said Monday. ... more  
USS Carney downs more Iran-backed drones in the Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2023 A U.S. warship and three commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, a possible escalation of hostilities in the region as a weeklong military stand down between Hamas and Israel came to an end Friday, despite a last minute scramble to extend the truce for at least another day. ... more 
North Korea officially begins spy satellite program after launch of Malligyong-1Washington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2023 North Korea has officially begun its spy satellite program after what it called a successful launch of the Malligyong-1 satellite last month. ... more 
Philippines says more than 135 Chinese boats 'swarming' reef off its coastManila (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming". ... more |
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UN lifts arms embargo on Somali forcesUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 The UN Security Council on Friday completely lifted an arms embargo on Somali government forces, but continued to maintain sanctions against the Al-Shabaab jihadist group. ... more 
China accuses U.S. of violating its sovereignty in disputed watersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 China on Monday accused the U.S. Navy of violating its sovereignty when its USS Gabrielle Giffords warship sailed near a submerged reef in disputed waters of the South China Sea. ... more 
Israel expands ground operations, evacuations in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 Israel is expanding its ground operations targeting Hamas in Gaza, its military said Sunday, as it ordered additional evacuations in the Palestinian enclave, which it has continued to bombard just days after the collapse of a weeklong stand down. ... more  
Damascus 'rejects' watchdog vote curbing chemical exports to SyriaDamascus (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 Syria's foreign ministry on Sunday lambasted a decision by the world's chemical weapons watchdog to limit chemical exports to the war-torn country. ... more |
Maldives says India has agreed to withdraw troopsNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting a promise he made ahead of recent elections. ... more  
Spaniard accused of helping N.Korea evade US sanctions arrestedMadrid (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a man wanted by Washington for allegedly conspiring with cryptocurrency experts to help North Korea evade US sanctions over its nuclear programme. ... 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 
Philippines installing monitoring station in disputed seaThitu Island, South China Sea (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 The Philippines said Friday it was establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea, to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels asserting Beijing's claims in the waters. ... more |
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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 
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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