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  Washington DC (UPI) Jan 12, 2024 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday that would provide legal protection to civilian pilots who report UAP sightings. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif. and Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the Safe Airspace for Americans Act, which aims to facilitate reporting of the unidentified aerial phenomena formerly called UFOs and to increase transparency of the reports coming into government. "UAP reporting is critical to our national security and transparency," Garcia said on ... read more |
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Hicks: U.S. Aims to Prevent Conflict in Space, Other Domains Through DeterrenceWashington DC (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 Russia and China are deploying capabilities that can target GPS and other vital space-based systems in an effort to degrade the military space advantage of the U.S. and its allies, said Deputy Defen ... more 
Indonesian MoD Partners with BlackSky for Advanced Space-Based Intelligence ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY), a leader in real-time geospatial intelligence and satellite imaging, has recently announced its significant contract win from PT Len, exceeding $1 million, to ... more  
AUKUS expands reach into space with Northrop Grumman's DARC SystemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 In a significant development for space domain awareness, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is spearheading the creation of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This novel system i ... more  
Iridium announces Project Stardust for Global, Standards-Based IoT ConnectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the development of Project Stardust, marking a significant evolution in its direct-to-device (D2D) strategy. This initiative aligns with the ... more |
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  Top EU official floats 100-bn-euro fund to boost defence industry 
Japan successfully launches spy satelliteWashington DC (UPI) Jan 12, 2024 Japan on Friday successfully launched a rocket with a payload of an intelligence-gathering satellite to improve its abilities to monitor North Korea and natural disasters, as several Asian nations seek to put spy orbitals into space. ... more |
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China's military says will 'crush' any Taiwan 'independence' effortsBeijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 China's military on Friday vowed to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence, a day before a crucial election on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims is part of its territory. ... more  
Yemen's Huthis fired an anti-ship missile after strikes: USWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Yemen's Huthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile on Friday in retaliation for overnight American and British strikes targeting the Iran-backed rebels, a US general said. ... more  
What is the military strength of Yemen's Huthi rebels?Dubai (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels, who vowed to retaliate against US and British strikes early Friday against key military sites, have built up a significant arsenal, including cruise missiles and drones. ... more 
Sunak, in Kyiv, unveils 'unprecedented' aid package for UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, and pledged London's support for a decade. ... more |
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  UAE tech firm pushes back on concerns over China ties  
Taiwan votes in key election under Chinese threatsTaipei (AFP) Jan 13, 2024 Millions of Taiwanese headed to the polls Saturday for a presidential election, following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island. ... more |
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India finds apparent wreckage from 2016 military plane crashNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 India said Friday it had likely found wreckage from an Indian Air Force transport plane that went missing over the sea almost eight years ago with 29 people aboard. ... more 
France orders 42 new Rafale fighter jetsParis (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 France has ordered 42 new Rafale fighter jets, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Friday, with the first to be delivered in 2027. ... more  
Myanmar junta, armed alliance announce China-mediated ceasefireYangon (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Myanmar's military and an alliance of armed ethnic minority groups announced a China-mediated ceasefire on Friday following months of conflict that has posed the biggest threat to the junta since it seized power in 2021. ... more 
US defense chief worked from hospital on Yemen strikesWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin worked from his hospital bed as American and British forces readied for strikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the White House said Friday. ... more |
 Houthis say five killed in U.S.-British airstrikes, vow continued attacks 
Six Turkish soldiers killed in attack on Iraq baseAnkara (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Six Turkish soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in an attack on a Turkish military base in northern Iraq, Turkey's defence ministry said Friday. ... more |
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US, UK air strikes pound Yemen as Mideast conflict spreadsSanaa (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Huthi forces acting in solidarity with Hamas. ... more  
Drone attack on anti-IS coalition in Iraq thwartedArbil, Iraq (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Iraqi Kurdistan's counter-terrorism service said an "explosive drone" targeting US-led coalition forces in Iraq was downed at Arbil airport on Thursday, the second such attack in 24 hours. ... more 
US to sell missiles to Kosovo after Serbia flare-upWashington (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 The United States said Thursday it would sell anti-tank missiles to Kosovo, toughening the defenses of the breakaway region even as tensions ease with Serbia. ... more 
Diving into nuclear submarinesBoston MA (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 In 2021, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia formed a partnership, dubbed AUKUS, which will allow the Royal Australian Navy to purchase several nuclear-powered submarines in an effort t ... more |
 
NOAA Approves Sidus Space for Government and Commercial Earth ImagingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 04, 2024` Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a prominent player in the satellite technology sector, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant ... more 
Sidus Marks Key Progress in AI sat tech ahead of LizzieSat-1 launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 As Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) gears up for the launch of its ambitious satellite constellation, the company has announced achieving several critical milestones in both Artificial Intelligence (AI) a ... more  
DTI Develops Innovative Plasma Engine for Spacecraft: Reduces Earth Fuel DependencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 08, 2024 Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI), based in Bedford, MA, has recently announced the development of a new spacecraft engine that promises to significantly alter the dynamics of space travel. The A ... more 
Blinken to meet senior Chinese official on eve of Taiwan voteWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei. ... more |
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Chinese media downplay, disparage Taiwan electionBeijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 China has generated global headlines with warnings of war ahead of Taiwan's election but, for a domestic audience, there are no verbal fireworks and few reports on the island's bustling display of democracy. ... more
Taiwan prepares for an election under China's watchful eyeWashington DC (UPI) Jan 11, 2024 Taiwanese voters will head to the polls Saturday for an election with geopolitical implications that resonate far beyond the borders of the self-governing island of 23 million. ... more
Taiwan's mainland Chinese caught in cross-strait tussleTaipei (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 Meeting voters, visiting temples and touring the streets in an open-top truck, Li Zhen-xiu is campaigning hard for Saturday's election in Taiwan, just like hundreds of other candidates. ... more 
Al Jazeera rejects Israel army claims against slain journalistsJerusalem (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Employer Al Jazeera, family members and Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday rejected claims by the Israeli army that journalists it killed in a Gaza air strike were "terror operatives". ... more |
Biden warns Huthis of further steps after US, UK strikesWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British air strikes against Yemen's Huthis were "defensive" and warned of further measures if the Iran-backed rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea. ... more 
US, UK strikes targeted Huthi radar, missile capabilities: defense chiefWashington (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 US and British strikes in Yemen targeted the Iran-backed Huthi rebels' radar, missile and drone capabilities in a bid to reduce their ability to attack international shipping, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more  
AI agents help explain other AI systemsBoston MA (SPX) Jan 04, 2024 Explaining the behavior of trained neural networks remains a compelling puzzle, especially as these models grow in size and sophistication. Like other scientific challenges throughout history, rever ... more  
Above: Space advances propulsion system for 2024 free flying orbital missionHuntsville AL (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Above: Space Development Corp., which designs and develops adaptable, space-based microgravity platforms for government and commercial customers, has announced the successful test of its proprietary ... more |
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U.S. imposes sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms dealWashington DC (UPI) Jan 12, 2024 The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on three entities and one Russian accused of being involved in Moscow's acquisition of ballistic missiles from North Korea. ... more  
2.4 magnitude earthquake hits near North Korea nuclear test site: weather agencySeoul (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near a North Korean nuclear test site on Thursday, according to South Korea's state weather agency, which analysed the quake as having occurred naturally. ... more
Nicaragua shutters associations with links to TaiwanManagua (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 The Nicaraguan government on Wednesday shuttered four associations with ties to Taiwan, with which the Central American country cut diplomatic relations two years ago in favor of China. ... more 
Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania join forces to hunt Black Sea minesIstanbul (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more |
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