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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. missile defense capabilities, an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) developed by Raytheon, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has successfully neutralized an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile. This test, part of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System (GMD), was conducted in the Pacific region by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. Northern Command. The recent test marks the 13th successful intercept for the program, ... read more |
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Hydrosat Secures Contract with NRO for Thermal Imagery EvaluationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Hydrosat, a leader in thermal infrared data and analytics, has announced a significant advancement in its operations. The company has been awarded a 2.5-year contract by the National Reconnaissance ... more 
Northrop Grumman tests enhanced GMD system in missile defense demonstrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a key player in defense technology, has recently supported a crucial test of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, conducted by the Missile Defen ... more 
Technical issues delay Falcon Heavy Launch of secret Space Force orbital platformLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 SpaceX has announced further revisions to the schedule for the Falcon Heavy's launch of the USSF-52 mission. The launch, initially set for December 10 and then rescheduled for December 11, is now targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, December 12 at 8:14 p.m. ET. A Falcon 9 three hours after the Falcon Heavy launch, for the Starlink 6-34 mission, was also delayed. ... more  
Satellogic and Uzma Join Forces to Revolutionize Geospatial Services in Southeast AsiaTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Uzma (BURSA:7250.KL), a Malaysian-based energy and technology firm, has joined forces with Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a pioneer in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation ("EO") data collection, ... more |
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  Tekniam and Rivada Collaborate to Enhance Emergency Communications and Disaster Recovery  
US Army Receives First Batch of Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike MissilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), a leader in aerospace and defense technology, has reached a pivotal milestone by delivering the first Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) to the U.S. Army, mark ... more |
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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over maritime confrontationsManila (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in years at flashpoint reefs in the disputed South China Sea. ... more  
Ukraine forces say shot down eight Kyiv-bound missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 Ukraine downed eight Russian missiles targeting the capital Kyiv on Monday and another 18 attack drones over the rest of the country, the air force said. ... more  
Israel carries out strikes near Damascus: Syrian state mediaDamascus (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 Israel carried out air strikes near Syria's capital Damascus late Sunday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. ... more 
Netanyahu warns of 'beginning of the end' for Hamas, urges surrenderWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Hamas fighters to surrender, saying it was "the beginning of the end" for the organization, which Israel, the United States and most Western countries have designated a terror group. ... more |
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  US F-16 fighter jet crashes in S. Korea during training exercise  
EU imposes fresh sanctions over Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine warWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 European lawmakers have imposed fresh sanctions against six Iranians and five companies on accusations they have been involved in the development and production of drones used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. ... more |
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Iran unveils drones armed with air-to-air missilesTehran (AFP) Dec 10, 2023 Iran has reinforced its air defence capabilities by adding combat drones equipped with air-to-air missiles to its arsenal, state media reported on Sunday. ... more 
Poland says US-built missile base 'operational' from December 15Warsaw (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The US missile base built in northern Poland will be "operational" from December 15, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told lawmakers on Monday. ... more 
Philippine civilian convoy aborts trip after 'constant shadowing' by Chinese boatsSouth China Sea (AFP) Dec 10, 2023 A convoy of civilian boats planning to deliver provisions to Filipino fishermen and troops in the disputed South China Sea aborted the trip on Sunday after "constant shadowing" by Chinese vessels, the organiser said. ... more  
U.S. pilot ejects as F-16 crashes off South Korean coastWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 A U.S. Air Force pilot was in "stable condition" after ejecting from an F-16 fighter that crashed on Monday off the coast of South Korea, officials said. ... more |
  Anti-IS coalition forces targeted in Iraq and Syria: US official 
China says 'positive' peace talks held over north Myanmar conflictBeijing (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 China said Monday peace talks had been held over the conflict in northern Myanmar and yielded "positive results", after weeks of fighting between the country's junta and ethnic minority armed groups. ... more |
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Children of Nobel winner Mohammadi 'worried' about her healthOslo (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The children of imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi said Monday they were "extremely worried" about her health after she undertook a hunger strike in a Tehran prison. ... more  
Britain creates new unit to crack down on companies evading Russian sanctionsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2021 Britain on Monday announced the creation of a new enforcement unit to crack down on companies evading sanctions imposed on Russia over its war in Ukraine, as London is expected to level new punitive measures against the Kremlin. ... more 
Final two members of BTS start mandatory military serviceSeoul (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 The last two members of K-pop superstars BTS to enlist for mandatory military service, Jimin and Jung Kook, were set to begin their training on Tuesday, South Korean media reported, resulting in the entire megagroup being on hiatus. ... more 
China's Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter USHanoi (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam Tuesday for his first visit in six years, as he seeks to counter the United States' growing influence with the communist nation. ... more |
 
US concerned over reports Israel used white phosphorusWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The White House expressed concern Monday over reports that Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus in attacks on Lebanon, adding that it was seeking more details about the allegations. ... more 
US calls on Beijing to stop 'dangerous' conduct in South China SeaWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The United States called Sunday for Beijing to halt its "dangerous and destabilizing" actions in the disputed South China Sea, after a Philippine boat and Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a contested reef. ... more 
Putin unveils two new nuclear submarinesMoscow (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday promised to reinforce Russia's "military-naval might" as he attended the inauguration of two nuclear submarines in the country's Far North. ... more 
British Navy to give Ukraine two minehunter shipsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 The British Royal Navy announced Monday it will send two minehunter ships to Ukraine as it launched a coalition with Norway to boost Kyiv's maritime defenses. ... more |
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Seventh Osprey crash victim's body foundWashington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2021 Navy search and rescue divers have discovered the remains of the seventh of eight crew members who were aboard a U.S. Air Force military Osprey that crashed off the southern coast of Japan during a training mission Nov. 29. ... more 
Zelensky courts Latin America's support at attends Argentina inaugurationWashington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2021 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine attended the inauguration of Javier Milei as president of Argentina on Sunday, marking the European leader's first-ever trip to Latin America where he is courting support for in his war against Russia. ... more 
UN agency chief says Israel trying to force Gazans into EgyptWashington (AFP) Dec 10, 2023 The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has accused Israel of laying the groundwork for the mass expulsion of Gazans into Egypt, an accusation Israel said was "simply not true". ... more  
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over maritime confrontationsManila (AFP) Dec 11, 2023 The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in years at flashpoint reefs in the disputed South China Sea. ... more |
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Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed waters Manila (AFP) Dec 10, 2023 A Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a hotly contested reef on Sunday, with both countries trading blame for the latest such confrontation in the disputed South China Sea. ... more 
Erdogan links Sweden's NATO bid to F-16 saleIstanbul (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday made Turkey's ratification of Sweden's stalled NATO membership application conditional on the US Congress "simultaneously" approving Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets. ... more 
Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless'Tehran (AFP) Dec 9, 2023 Iran said Saturday that attempting to revive its landmark nuclear deal with world powers that was effectively scrapped by former US president Donald Trump was increasingly "useless". ... more 
Exolaunch USA and Capella Space Partner for Launch of Advanced SAR Satellite, Acadia-5"Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 Exolaunch USA, a significant player in launch mission management and deployment services for small satellites, has recently inked a contract with Capella Space, an American leader in synthetic apert ... more |
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Momentus Partners with CalgaryToSpace for 2025 Satellite LaunchSan Jose CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced a partnership with CalgaryToSpace (CTS), a student team from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, dedicated to building and operating a satellite in orbit. The collab ... more 
Northrop Grumman Achieves Milestone in Solid Rocket Motor DevelopmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a full-scale static test fire of a newly developed solid rocket motor. This remarkable feat w ... more  
DARPA-Funded Research Leads to Quantum Computing BreakthroughWashington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 A team of researchers working on DARPA's Optimization with Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices (ONISQ) program has created the first-ever quantum circuit with logical quantum bits (qubits), a k ... more  
LandSpace's methane-propelled rocket marks another milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Beijing-based private aerospace company LandSpace has achieved a new milestone with the successful second flight of its methane-propelled carrier rocket, the ZQ 2-Y3. This launch, which took place o ... more |
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