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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2021 Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have passed the annual defense bill, sending the nearly $900 billion sweeping legislation that lays out the Pentagon's priorities for the next fiscal to the House for consideration. The Senate passed the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act in a 87-to-13 vote Wednesday following months of negotiations and while the United States is backing two allies at war. "I am pleased that the Senate has come together to once again pass a strong, bipartisan defense ... read more |
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S. Korea defence chief warns Pyongyang of 'hell of destruction'Seoul (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 South Korea's defence minister warned Wednesday that North Korea would face a "hell of destruction" if it engages in any "reckless" action that "destroys peace". ... more  
Putin says peace possible after 'de-militarisation'of UkraineMoscow (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that peace was possible with Ukraine only after Moscow achieved its goals in the nearly two-year conflict. ... more 
Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese Russian warplanes approachSeoul (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 South Korea's military said Thursday it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defence zone, an area wider than the country's airspace. ... more  
Sidus Space enhances geospatial data processing with AI integration in LizzieSatLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leader in satellite technology, has recently announced significant advancements in its integration of Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into i ... more |
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  Leidos completes successful Lonestar Tactical Space Support Vehicle demonstration  
France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher DevelopmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 HyPrSpace, in collaboration with Telespazio France and CT Ingenierie, has recently secured a significant funding boost of euro 35 million for the Agile Space Access Development Project #1 (PADA1). T ... more |
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DeepSouth: Western Sydney University Unveils Neuromorphic SupercomputerSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Researchers at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University have unveiled a groundbreaking development in computational technology: DeepSouth, the world's fi ... more  
Japan, UK, Italy sign joint fighter jet treatyTokyo (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Japan, Britain and Italy signed Thursday a treaty formalising plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet to pool resources and better face new threats. ... more 
Biden warns Israel may lose global support over 'indiscriminate bombing' of GazaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 13, 2023 President Joe Biden said he warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza was eroding international support for the war against Hamas. ... more 
Israel army says 115 soldiers have been killed in Gaza warJerusalem (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The Israeli army said Wednesday that 115 soldiers had been killed so far in its offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, including 10 the day before - the vast majority in a single battle. ... more |
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  Pakistan's Supreme Court suspends decision over military trials 
Strikes on Kyiv wound dozens as Ukraine pleads for aidKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 A volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and damaged a children's hospital Wednesday, the worst attack on Kyiv in months, Ukrainian officials said, as the country pleads for Western military aid. ... more |
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UK defence ministry fined for Afghan data breachLondon (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The UK defence ministry has been fined Pounds 350,000 ($440,000) for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghans seeking to flee the Taliban, a data watchdog announced on Wednesday. ... more  
Iraq regional vote another chance to entrench power; Speaker election delayedBaghdad (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Iraqi voters go to the polls Monday to select members of the powerful provincial councils, in the first election of its kind in a decade. ... more  
US says prepared to resume conditional cooperation with NigerNiamey, Niger (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The United States said Wednesday that it was ready to resume cooperation with Niger on the condition its military regime commits to a rapid transition to civilian rule. ... more 
Ugandan air strikes killed 200 rebels in DRC in September, says MuseveniKampala (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 At least 200 members of the ADF rebels affiliated to the Islamic State group were killed in air strikes led by Uganda in September in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda's president said Wednesday. ... more |
 Benin landmine blast kills two soldiers: security sources 
US slaps sanctions on China, Turkey firms to curb Russia war effortsWashington (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday on individuals and companies based in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, aiming to disrupt Moscow's military procurement networks amid its war in Ukraine. ... more |
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AFRL's Oracle Developing Nation's 1st Cislunar Space Situational Awareness CapabilitiesKirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Over the last several years, the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, unveiled two programs, Defense Deep Space Sentinel, or D2S2, and Oracle, to develop cislunar space situational awareness, or ... 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  
Solomons PM hits out at Western 'agents'Sydney (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 Solomon Islands' pro-China leader accused "agents of Western powers" and shadowy enemies of trying to "pull down" his government Wednesday, firing the starting gun on a contentious reelection bid. ... 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 |
 
U.S. imposes sweeping Russia-related sanctions against 250 people, companiesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 The Biden administration imposed sweeping Russia-related sanctions on Tuesday, designating more than 250 people and companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China and the two Koreas, on accusations ranging from sanctions evasion to acting as a Kremlin weapons procurer. ... more  
ION Satellite Carrier by D-Orbit Marks Another Success in Spacelogistics with 'Beyond' MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit ... more  
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflightSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more 
Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more |
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Egypt's polls close with Sisi heading for a third term as presidentWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 Egypt's election drew to a close on Tuesday night, with incumbent President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi widely expected to cruise to a third term in office against the backdrop of a withering economic crisis at home and the war in Gaza next door. ... 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  
Taiwan candidate seeks 'pragmatic' path on ChinaNew Taipei City, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has sought to portray himself as an alternative to Taiwan's more established leaders, proposing what he calls a "pragmatic" approach to China ties that might attract some younger voters. ... 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 |
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 
2 ex-Afghan politicians sanctioned by Biden admin; UK defence ministry fined for Afghan data breachWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2023 The United States has blacklisted two former Afghan politicians and 44 associated companies on accusations of perpetrating a corruption scheme that stole millions of dollars from U.S. government-funded contracts. ... more 
Colombia FARC dissidents agree to end kidnapping for ransomBogota (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 A splinter rebel group that chose not to take part in a sweeping 2016 peace accord said on Tuesday it would no longer engage in kidnapping for ransom. ... 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 |
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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 
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  
Raytheon's RTX Interceptor destroys ballistic missile in key testLos 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 ... 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 |
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