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  Peterson SFB CO (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 U.S. Space Force Major Julius Lee carries more than just the notes and instructions he needs daily in his Green Book. Within its pages lies an early service photo of his father - the man who inspired the journey he is on today. Little did Lee, or his father and grandfather who served before him, know the pioneering twist this third generation servicemember's path would take. "Being raised in the Army as a dependent and serving in the Army for nearly 14 years, I will always be a Soldier in so ... read more |
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NATO chief to US conservatives: US alliance 'a good deal'Washington (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 NATO's chief on Wednesday told US conservatives that the alliance was a "good deal" for the United States and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Donald Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine. ... more  
US strikes 10 Huthi drones, downs unmanned Iranian aircraftWashington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 American forces carried out strikes in Yemen against 10 attack drones and a ground control station belonging to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said Wednesday. ... more  
US, British defense chiefs discuss Middle East threatsWashington (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his British counterpart Grant Shapps at the Pentagon Wednesday for talks on security threats in the Middle East, the Pentagon said. ... more  
Commercial vessel hit by missile off Yemen: security firmDubai (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 A missile fired from Yemen hit a merchant vessel off the war-torn country's coast, maritime security firm Ambrey said early Thursday, after Huthi rebels claimed an attack an American ship. ... more |
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 Yellen says Biden 'firmly committed' to securing Ukraine support  
Hezbollah militia in Iraq says it will halt all attacks against American forces in regionWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 The largest Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Kataib Hezbollah, unexpectedly said it will cease its attacks on the U.S. military in retaliation for the war in Gaza out of respect to the Iraqi government. ... more |
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SpaceFund Welcomes Business Veteran Leo Rodriguez to BoardLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 SpaceFund, Inc., a leading player in the space venture capital arena, recently welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors - the internationally renowned business leader, Leonardo (Leo) A. Rodri ... more  
Defense Department lists dozens of Chinese military companies operating in U.S.Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 China has 46 military companies plus subsidiaries operating within the United States while disguised as civilian entities, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday. ... more 
U.S. names Islamic Resistance in Iraq as militant group behind deadly Jordan attackWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 The U.S. government has attributed Sunday's drone attack, which killed three U.S. service members in Jordan, to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq militant group. ... more  
Rocketlab launches Spire and NorthStar Space Sustainability mission with dedicated flightSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in delivering space-based data and analytics services, has successfully launched the first commercial satellite constellation for Space Situational Awarenes ... more |
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  Starlab signs deal with SpaceX to lift private space laboratory into orbit 
Ukraine, Russia confirm prisoner swapWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap Wednesday, both governments confirmed. ... more |
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Dozens targeted with Pegasus spyware in Jordan: NGOParis (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Hackers have used the notorious Pegasus spyware to break into the phones of dozens of journalists and activists in Jordan over the past four years, according to the findings of an investigation released Thursday. ... more 
Russia hits Ukraine medical facility injuring four: ministryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Ukraine said Thursday that four people had been injured in a Russian missile attack on a medical facility in the eastern Kharkiv region, which has recently been under continuous bombardment. ... more 
Russia says destroyed 20 Ukrainian missiles over Black Sea, CrimeaMoscow (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Russia on Wednesday said it destroyed 20 missiles launched by Ukraine over the Black Sea and the Moscow-annexed Crimea peninsula. ... more  
Yemen's Huthis fire missiles at US warship: rebel statementSanaa (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels fired "several" missiles at a US warship in the Red Sea, they said on Wednesday, hours after the US military reported shooting down a missile. ... more |
  Taiwan warns against China flight path change 
North Korea says it test-fired strategic cruise missileSeoul (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 North Korea said Wednesday it successfully test-fired a strategic cruise missile, part of a selection of recently launched weapons that analysts warn could be destined for Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more |
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GMV Enhances German Space Surveillance Capabilities with Advanced SST SoftwareMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 In a significant move to enhance space situational awareness, GMV, has teamed up with OHB DC to deliver an advanced suite of Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) software, dubbed FocusSST. This sui ... more  
General Atomics to Showcase Optical Communication Terminals in Space with SDA ContractSan Diego CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024 General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optic ... more  
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korean coast, pilot safely ejectsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 A U.S. F-16 fighter jet stationed in South Korea crashed in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force said, with the pilot ejecting safely. ... more 
SmartSat and New Zealand Space Agency Forge Partnership for Space Sector InnovationAdelaide, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 In a significant development for the Australasian space sector, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat), Australia's leading space research centre, has entered into a formal partnership with ... more |
Russia sees NATO as 'threat', Kremlin says amid drillsMoscow (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Russia views NATO as a "threat" and is taking measures to deal with it, the Kremlin said on Wednesday when asked about the alliance's large-scale military drills. ... more  
4 Chinese citizens charged with helping Iran obtain U.S. technology for military useWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Four Chinese nationals have been charged with providing U.S. technology to Iran, according to the Justice Department. ... more 
New Hong Kong law to expand security controlHong Kong (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 Hong Kong's leader John Lee on Tuesday announced that the city would urgently create a new security law to crush pro-independence threats, nearly four years after authorities extinguished a huge democracy movement. ... more  
China-US talks on fentanyl: what's at stakeBeijing (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 The United States and China sit down in Beijing on Tuesday for their first talks in years on stemming the production of synthetic opioid fentanyl. ... more |
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U.S. sanctions 3 for supporting ISIS with cybersecurity expertise, money transfersWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 The Biden administration has sanctioned three alleged supporters of the Islamic State, including two accused of providing the terrorist organization with cybersecurity expertise. ... more 
Biden says he's decided response to Jordan attackJupiter, United States (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan, while insisting he did not want a wider war in the Middle East. ... more
Canada drops ban on military exports to TurkeyOttawa (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 Canada announced Monday it would no longer bar certain arms exports to Turkey, a move that comes approximately a week after Ankara ratified Sweden's NATO membership. ... more
Pro-Iran group in Iraq says suspending attacks on US troopsBaghdad (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 A pro-Iran group in Iraq said Tuesday that it would halt its attacks on US troops, after Washington pledged a "very consequential" response to a drone attack that killed three of its soldiers. ... more |
Ukraine says Russia attack with 20 drones, missiles overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Kyiv said Wednesday that Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 20 drones and three missiles overnight, and that air defence systems downed more than one dozen of the unmanned aerial vehicles. ... more  
Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2024 Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities. ... more  
Vietnam, Philippines boost South China Sea ties amid China rowHanoi (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 Vietnam and the Philippines agreed Tuesday to boost coastguard cooperation in the South China Sea, as Manila tussles with Beijing over a hotly disputed reef. ... more  
Papua New Guinea says it may reject China policing dealPort Moresby (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 Papua New Guinea said Tuesday it may spurn a Chinese offer to help its struggling police force, preferring to protect ties with "traditional" security allies. ... more |
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North Korea fires cruise missiles in fresh flurry of testsSeoul (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 North Korea fired another round of cruise missiles on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, extending a recent flurry of tests of weapons that analysts warned could be destined for Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more 
Ukraine claims cyberattack on Russia's defence ministryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 Ukraine said Tuesday that it had carried out a successful cyberattack that knocked out a server used by Russia's defence ministry, temporarily disrupting communications for military units. ... more 
Who are the Iraqi pro-Iran groups fighting Washington?Baghdad (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 After a drone attack killed three American soldiers in Jordan on Sunday near the Syrian and Iraq borders, Washington immediately accused "radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq". ... more 
As tensions rise in Middle East, Houthis vow to target U.S., British warships in Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed to continue attacking British and U.S. warships in the Red Sea on Wednesday, amid already high tensions in the Middle East. ... more |
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