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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2023 The United States and Sweden signed an agreement to strengthen military cooperation that will permit U.S. forces to operate within the Scandinavian country, the allies said Tuesday. The Defense Cooperation Agreement was signed by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson at the Pentagon, as Stockholm seeks to shore up its defense amid Russia's war in Europe and as it awaits accession to membership of the NATO defensive alliance. "Sweden is a strong, ... read more |
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Senate Republican ends block on most US military nomineesWashington (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 US Senator Tommy Tuberville, who blocked the approval of hundreds of military appointments to protest Pentagon abortion access policies, announced Tuesday he was backing down and lifting his hold on most nominations. ... more  
Albedo secures NRO contract for Advanced VLEO satellite imaging capabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 Albedo, a trailblazer in the field of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite technology, announced a significant advancement today with the acquisition of a 2.5-year contract from the National Reconn ... more  
LeoLabs Partners with Aalyria to enhance global communication network securityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 LeoLabs, a commercial provider of Space Traffic Management (STM), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services, has announced a pivotal partnership with Aalyria, a fr ... more 
Despite rising demand, arms sales hampered by production woesStockholm (AFP) Dec 6, 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 |
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  Israel army says 82 soldiers killed in Gaza offensive  
Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module Successfully Transitions from Lunar to Earth OrbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a striking demonstration of space mission versatility, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully maneuvered the Propulsion Module (PM) of its Chandrayaan-3 mission from an or ... more |
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CityU develops universal metasurface antenna, advancing 6G communicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have achieved a significant breakthrough in antenna technology, creating the world's first universal metasurface antenna that can control all five ... more  
D-Orbit advancing space logistics with Beyond missionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 On December 1st, D-Orbit, a leader in the realm of space logistics and orbital transportation, achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its 13th commercial mission, named Beyond. T ... more 
Tracking undetectable space junkAnn Arbor MI (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Satellite and spacecraft operators may finally be able to detect small pieces of debris orbiting Earth using an approach proposed by researchers from the University of Michigan. "Right now, we ... more 
York Space Systems achieves rapid start up of BANE satellite post launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Denver-based aerospace company York Space Systems (York) has reported establishing communication with its BANE spacecraft shortly after launch. The satellite, carried aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ... more |
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  All aboard US Osprey that crashed off Japan assumed dead 
Bosnia ex-defence minister jailed in graft caseSarajevo (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 A Bosnian court on Tuesday sentenced the country's former defence minister to three years in prison for abuse of power over his role in a scheme involving the sale of weapons. ... more |
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China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic tiesBeijing (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 China said on Tuesday Afghanistan's Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before receiving full diplomatic recognition. ... 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  
In flooded south, Ukraine builds landmark ecocide case against RussiaChornobaivka, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Stood in the cold air of a southern Ukrainian village, dozens of investigators were digging into the ground, collecting dirt, taking photos and planting small red flags in the soil. ... more  
NGOs call for release of Burkinabe rights defenderAbidjan (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 Several West African NGOs called Sunday for the immediate release of prominent Burkina Faso human rights defender Daouda Diallo, who was abducted last week in the capital Ouagadougou. ... more |
 UN lifts arms embargo on Somali forces  
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 |
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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  
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 Falcon 9 Deploys PlanetiQ's High-Precision Weather Satellite, GNOMES-4Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 PlanetiQ, a pioneer in global atmospheric observation, has launched its latest satellite, GNOMES-4. This event occurred aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base ... more 
China's expertise elevates Egypt's space ambitions with MisrSat 2 launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a significant advancement of international space collaboration, China has successfully launched the MisrSat 2 satellite for Egypt, as confirmed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). ... 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  
Galileo Gen2 satellite production commences at Airbus facilityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 Airbus (EPA: AIR) has officially commenced the full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, a significant milestone in the evolution of the European Global Navigation Sate ... 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 
Iranian president to meet Putin in Russia on Thursday: KremlinMoscow (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Russia on Thursday for talks with Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said, as the two countries strengthen economic and military ties in the face of Western sanctions. ... more |
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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 
UN calls on Israel to avoid worsening 'catastrophic situation' in GazaUnitied Nations NY (UPI) Dec 05, 2023 Top United Nations officials are calling on Israel to avoid taking actions that would worsen "the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza," after the Middle Eastern country widened evacuation orders and expanded ground operations in the besieged Palestinian enclave. ... 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 
White House urges Congress to pass new Ukraine funding before end of yearWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 The White House sent a letter to Congress on Monday urging lawmakers to approve more funding for Ukraine to fight Russia as the clock was ticking for previously allocated aid to run out in less than a month. ... more |
Zelensky to address senators Tuesday as Congress considers Ukraine fundingWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will speak to U.S. senators via secure video as part of a classified briefing on the war in Europe on Tuesday, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer said, as the White House pressures Congress to pass its supplemental aid package for the besieged ally. ... 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 
North Korea threatens to 'destroy' US spy satellitesSeoul (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. ... 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 |
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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 
"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  
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  
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 |
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