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  Brussels (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said Thursday. Moscow has over the New Year unleashed some of its biggest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine since the early days of the invasion in February 2022. At least 32 people were killed in the deadliest attack on Kyiv on December 29. "NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine C ... read more |
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China slams 'provocative' US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drillsBeijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 China on Thursday slammed what it called "provocative" moves by the United States and its ally the Philippines in the South China Sea, as both sides held drills in the disputed waters. ... more  
Toll in deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv rises to 32Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 A December 29 missile strike killed 32 people in Kyiv, authorities said Thursday, raising the toll of the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital since the war began. ... more  
Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force says 'US strike' kills senior commanderBaghdad (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 A "US strike" in Baghdad on Thursday killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, the ex-paramilitary force said, with an Iraq security official reporting two deaths in a drone attack. ... more 
China, US hold rival drills in disputed South China SeaBeijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 China showcased on Thursday fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters. ... more |
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  Beijing condemns Myanmar border clashes that caused Chinese casualties 
Russia hopes to wear down Ukraine with mass strikes: analystsParis (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Russia's latest massive strikes against major Ukrainian cities aim at wearing out both the population and air defences, experts say, as Kyiv urges Western allies to provide more weapons. ... more |
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China's Xi says 'shocked' by twin Iran blastsBeijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his condolences Thursday over twin bomb blasts in close ally Iran, telling his counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that he was "shocked" by the incidents that left at least 84 people dead. ... more 
Ukraine's mobile air defences have ammo for 'few more attacks': commanderNear Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Kyiv's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday. ... more  
Black box from US Osprey found off JapanTokyo (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 The black box from an Osprey military aircraft that crashed off Japan in November with eight people on board has been recovered, the US military said Thursday, five weeks after the accident. ... more 
Hezbollah chief warns Israel against full-scale war on Lebanon, vows 'punishment'Washington DC (UPI) Jan 3, 2024 Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel on Wednesday that launching a full-scale war on Lebanon would be "very costly," and that the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Beirut would not go unpunished. ... more |
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 US, allies warn Huthis of 'consequences' if ship attacks continue 
Israel killed Aruri in Beirut with guided missiles: Lebanese officialBeirut (AFP) Jan 3, 2024 A high-level Lebanese security official told AFP on Wednesday that Israel fired guided missiles from a warplane to kill Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri in a Beirut suburb. ... more |
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Taiwan 'will resist' China interference in election: presidential frontrunnerTaipei (AFP) Jan 3, 2024 The Taiwanese people "will resist" China's attempts to influence the island's January 13 election, frontrunner presidential candidate Lai Ching-te told AFP on Wednesday as he hit the campaign trial 10 days before the pivotal poll. ... more  
Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli spiesWashington DC (UPI) Jan 3, 2024 Turkish authorities have arrested 33 people accused of carrying out "international espionage activities" for Israel, Ankara said. ... more 
Russian border regions and Crimea hit by new Ukrainian attacksMoscow (AFP) Jan 3, 2024 Crimea and two Russian regions neighbouring Ukraine saw another wave of attacks on Wednesday, local officials said, a day after Kyiv was hit by massive bombardment and amid intensifying aerial attacks on both sides. ... more  
Phased Array Antennas: Revolutionizing Connectivity in the Sky and BeyondLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 In a significant advancement for satellite communications (SATCOM), Viasat, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with phased arra ... more |
  AST SpaceMobile nears funding milestone for cellular broadband in space  
Orion Space Solutions Achieves Milestone in Tetra-5 Program with Successful Critical Design ReviewLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 Orion Space Solutions (Orion) has recently achieved a significant milestone in its collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). ... more |
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L-SAR 01 Satellite Group Begins Operations, Enhancing China's Disaster ResponseSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced the official commencement of operations for the L-SAR 01 satellite group, following the successful completion of in-orbit tests. This sig ... more 
Ukraine says downed all Russian Kinzhal missiles with PatriotsKyiv, 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. ... 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 
Russia says downed nine missiles fired by Ukraine on border regionMoscow (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Moscow said on Tuesday it had downed nine missiles fired by Kyiv over Russia's Belgorod border region, hours after Russia launched a barrage of missiles at its neighbour. ... 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'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 |
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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  
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... 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 
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 boatsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 1, 2024 In a display of heightening tensions, Iran dispatched a warship to the Red Sea, one day after the U.S. Navy destroyed and sank three Houthi small boats. ... more 
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 |
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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 |
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