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  Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Ukraine said that US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missile systems downed all 10 Kinzhal ballistic missiles Russia fired at the country in its large-scale attack Tuesday. Kyiv earlier said Russia fired 99 missiles of different types on Ukraine - aimed at the capital Kyiv and northeastern Kharkiv - and that its air force shot down 72 of them. Kinzhal missiles make up part of an arsenal of weapons that Putin has claimed were indestructible because of the speed at which they travel. The ... read more |
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The Challenge of Joint Space OperationsWashington DC (USNI) Jan 03, 2024 For the United States and its allies and partners, using space to obtain an information advantage is a key aspect of joint operations. The joint force uses space operations to understand the battles ... more  
NKorean leader's sister jeers at Seoul; boasts of nuclear prowessWashington DC (UPI) Jan 3, 2024 Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, mocked South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as "stupid" and sarcastically praised his hardline policies for giving a boost to Pyongyang's own weapons program in a New Year's greeting directed at Seoul. ... more 
North Korea announces plans for more spy satellites in 2024Washington DC (UPI) Dec 31, 2023 North Korea has announced plans to launch more spy satellites in 2024 after successfully launching its satellite program this fall. ... more  
'No protection': Kyiv residents lose homes to missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Mariya Kadurina wrapped a quilt around her four-year-old son as he sat in front of their still-smoking block of flats in Kyiv after a Russian missile attack Tuesday. ... more |
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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 |
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China's Space-Based Internet Tech Advances with Latest Long March 2C Satellite LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, has successfully launched three experimental satellites into space. The launch occurred on Saturday morning, marking another milestone in the develop ... more  
China Launches Land Surveyor Satellites, Bolstering Earth Observation NetworkSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 China has made a significant advancement in its space capabilities with the formal commencement of operations of the Land Surveyor 1-01A and 1-01B satellites. The China National Space Administration ... more  
ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellitesParis (ESA) Dec 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more  
GESTRA space radar successfully enters final test phaseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 A new era in space observation will begin for Germany and Europe in 2024. The German Experimental Space Surveillance and Tracking Radar (GESTRA), developed and built by the Fraunhofer Institute for ... more |
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NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a SuccessHuntsville AL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more |
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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  
Taiwan detects four Chinese balloons ahead of electionTaipei (AFP) Jan 3, 2024 Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said Wednesday. ... more  
Hamas: Senior commander, companions killed in Israeli strike on BeirutWashington DC (UPI) Jan 2, 2024 A senior Hamas leader and two companions were killed Tuesday in an Israeli drone strike in Beirut's southern suburb, the stronghold of Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to the militant Palestinian group. ... more 
IDF says it captured Hamas command center; Gaza deaths surpass 22,000Washington DC (UPI) Jan 2, 2024 The Israeli military said Tuesday it had captured Hamas' intelligence and control headquarters in Gaza City in a joint operation involving the Air Force, mechanized units and special forces. ... more |
  Iran dispatches warship to Red Sea after U.S. sinks Houthi small boats  
USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to return to VirginiaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 2, 2024 The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is returning to port in Norfolk, Va., after being deployed to the Mediterranean in October amid renewed fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military and threats to shipping in the region. ... more |
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Israel army ready for 'any scenario', spokesman says after Hamas deputy's killingJerusalem (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Israel's army said Tuesday it was prepared for "any scenario" following the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Aruri in a strike on a Beirut suburb attributed to Israel by Lebanese officials. ... more  
Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine citiesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Russia on Tuesday rained missiles on Ukraine's two main cities, killing four people and injuring dozens while 250,000 consumers in the capital region were left without power in near-freezing temperatures. ... more 
Kim tells army to 'annihilate' S. Korea, US if they initiate conflictSeoul (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. ... more  
Explosive drone shot down at Iraqi Kurdistan airbaseArbil, Iraq (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 An explosive drone targeting the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq was shot down at Arbil airport on Tuesday, authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said. ... more |
Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on UkraineWarsaw (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Poland said it had dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to its eastern border on Tuesday to protect its airspace after a barrage of Russian missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. ... more 
Iranian warship enters Red Sea: mediaTehran (AFP) Jan 1, 2024 Iran's Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, Tasnim news agency reported Monday, at a time of heightened tensions over the globally important waterway. ... more 
Taiwan detects two Chinese balloons in new yearTaipei (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Two Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with one flying directly above the island, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said Tuesday. ... more 
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 |
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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 
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 
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 
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 |
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 
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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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
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 airspaceWashington DC (UPI) Dec 30, 2023 Nearly 500 Polish troops were dispatched on Saturday to the eastern Lublin region to search for a Russian cruise missile that penetrated Polish airspace amid a massive barrage fired at Ukraine. ... more |
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