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  Seoul (AFP) Jan 1, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to use maximum force against South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation, state media reported Monday. Seoul and Washington have ramped up defence cooperation in the face of a record-breaking series of weapons tests by Pyongyang over the past year. At a meeting with North Korea's major commanding officers in Pyongyang on New Year's Eve, Kim said his military should "annihilate" the enemy if provoked, ... read more |
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China's Xi says ties with Russia became stronger in 2023Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the foundation of Sino-Russian ties had grown stronger in 2023, as he exchanged New Year greetings with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported. ... more  
Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'Taipei (AFP) Jan 1, 2024 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures". ... more  
Viasat Secures Major U.S. Air Force Contract for Advanced Tech IntegrationCarlsbad CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, has announced a significant collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC). This partnership comes in ... more  
USSF-52 Mission Advances with SpaceX's Reused Falcon Heavy BoostersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 The Space Systems Command (SSC) and SpaceX have successfully launched the USSF-52 mission for the U.S. Space Force, using the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex (LC)-39A at NASA's Kenned ... more |
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 North Korea announces plans for more spy satellites in 2024  
Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan military baseArbil, Iraq (AFP) Dec 31, 2023 Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said Sunday two drones struck a military base used by the autonomous region's security forces, blaming the attack on "outlaws" funded by Baghdad. ... more |
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N. Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024: KCNASeoul (AFP) Dec 31, 2023 North Korea plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 as part of efforts to ramp up its military, state media reported Sunday. ... more 
N. Korea's new nuclear reactor likely fully operational next summer: SeoulSeoul (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 A new reactor at North Korea's main nuclear facility will likely be fully operational by next summer, Seoul's defence minister said, a week after the UN atomic agency called it a "cause for concern". ... more 
Turkish Parliament unlikely to vote on Sweden's NATO bid for weeksIstanbul (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Turkey's parliament is unlikely to hold a full vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO before mid-January, parliamentary sources told AFP Thursday. ... more  
Dead and injured as Russia pummels Ukrainian cities with missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 Russia launched a wave of missile strikes on Friday across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people and wounding 18, officials said. ... more |
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 Israel expands Khan Younis operations; Gaza Health Ministry says 187 more killed 
U.S. Navy warship downs Iranian-backed air assault in the Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 29, 2023 The Navy's USS Mason shot down one drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the Southern Red Sea that were fired by the Houthi rebels, the U.S. Central Command said Thursday. ... more |
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GMV Leads In-Space Refueling Tech Development with UK Space Agency FundingLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 In a significant boost to the UK's space technology sector, GMV, a leader in aerospace and defense systems, has been selected by the UK Space Agency for a substantial project in the realm of in-orbi ... more 
Israel threatens to attack Hezbollah if world fails to halt attacks from LebanonWashington DC (UPI) Dec 28, 2021 A senior member of Israel's war cabinet threatened military action to take out Hezbollah in southern Lebanon unless the Lebanese government and the international community take action to stop the militant group launching attacks into northern Israel. ... more 
23 pro-Iran fighters killed in east Syria strikes: monitorBeirut (AFP) Dec 30, 2023 Air strikes in eastern Syria, "likely" carried out by Israel, killed at least 23 pro-Iran fighters Saturday, a war monitor said, reporting four more dead in the country's north. ... more
China ties dominate Taiwan presidential debateTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 30, 2023 Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed on Saturday over their positions on the self-ruled island's relations with China, in a debate before an upcoming vote closely watched from Beijing to Washington. ... more |
  Poland launches ground search after Russian cruise missile breaches airspace  
China expels nine army officials from parliament; New defence minister appointedBeijing (AFP) Dec 30, 2023 China has expelled nine military officials from its parliament, including four generals of the army's strategic missile unit, in a sweeping reshuffle following the appointment of a new defence minister. ... more |
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UK minister says sending air-defence missiles to UkraineLondon (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps on Friday said Britain would send around 200 air-defence missiles to Ukraine following a deadly wave of Russian strikes. ... more 
Japan sets third launch attempt of next-gen rocket for FebruaryTokyo (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Japan's space agency announced Thursday it will launch its next-generation H3 rocket in February after two failed attempts early this year. ... more 
Iran resumes pace of 60% uranium enrichment, IAEA saysVienna (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 Iran has resumed enriching uranium at a similar rate as at the start of the year, the IAEA said Tuesday, as the country accelerates its nuclear programme while denying it is developing a bomb. ... more  
Russia space agency official held over multi-million euro fraudMoscow (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Police on Friday detained the deputy director of Russia's space agency Roscosmos over the suspected embezzlement of 4.3 million euros from the crisis-hit sector. ... more |
IDF admits shooting deaths of three Hamas hostages could have been preventedWashington DC (UPI) Dec 29, 2023 The deaths of three hostages who were fatally shot by Israeli soldiers earlier this month "could have been prevented," the Israeli military admitted Thursday, while stating those responsible "carried out the right action to the best of their understanding." ... more  
White House announces $147M emergency arms sale to IsraelWashington DC (UPI) Dec 30, 2023 The Biden administration says it has allowed a $147 million emergency arms sale to Israel without congressional approval as Jerusalem ramps up its war efforts against Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip. ... more  
Army Applications Lab selects Firehawk Aerospace as a supplier for Javelin, Stinger, and GMLR SystemsDallas TX (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Firehawk Aerospace, a market leader in hybrid rocket engine and solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion, has secured a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract from Army Applications ... more  
China tensions rising, US revives WWII-era Pacific airfieldWashington (AFP) Dec 30, 2023 In the middle of the Pacific ocean, an abandoned US airfield once key to dropping the nuclear bomb on Japan - and nearly lost to history amid encroaching forest - is being revived. ... more |
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Hong Kong democracy advocate seeks asylum in Britain; Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure supervision from authorities, who had pressured him to become an informant and limited his work options. ... more  
UK says Venezuelan military exercise near Guyana border 'unjustified'London (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 Britain on Friday condemned the "unjustified" actions of Venezuela after Caracas ordered more than 5,600 armed forces personnel to participate in a military exercise near the border with Guyana in response to the UK sending a warship to the area. ... more 
SpaceX launches secretive US military spacecraft on research missionWashington (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket blasted back into space on Thursday night to ferry the US military's secretive X-37B drone to a research mission. ... more
Western powers condemn Iran's accelerated uranium enrichmentParis (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Western powers on Thursday condemned Iran accelerating its production of highly enriched uranium, after a watchdog said it had upped manufacture following months of slowdown. ... more |
China names navy ex-chief as new defence ministerBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 China on Friday named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister, state media said, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October. ... more  
US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen's HuthisWashington (AFP) Dec 29, 2023 An American warship shot down a drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile fired Thursday by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said. ... more  
Spain PM says supports Iraq's 'sovereignty and stability'Baghdad (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday he supported Iraq's "sovereignty and stability", during a visit to Baghdad where he also met with Spanish troops. ... more
N. Korea's Kim calls for 'accelerated' war preparationsSeoul (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media said Thursday. ... more |
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China ousts defence firm executives from top political bodyBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Three executives at leading Chinese missile defence firms have been removed from Beijing's top political advisory committee, according to state media, in the latest high-level demotions in the country's military establishment. ... more 
Iran says 'nothing new' in UN nuclear watchdog reportTehran (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Iran said Wednesday there was "nothing new" in an International Atomic Energy Agency report which said it had recently accelerated production of highly enriched uranium after months of slowdown. ... more
Turkey parliament committee approves Sweden's NATO bidIstanbul (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 A key committee in the Turkish parliament on Tuesday gave the greenlight for Sweden's NATO membership, clearing another hurdle in the Nordic country's accession process in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. ... more  
RIIS joins GEO, expanding Africa's role in world's largest space partnershipJohannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) has recently marked a significant milestone by becoming a member of the GEO Group of Earth Observations Associate. GEO, esteemed as th ... more |
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