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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a significant step forward for U.S. homeland defense capabilities, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team, in collaboration with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), have successfully completed the All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) well ahead of the original schedule set by the contract. This achievement underscores the team's commitment to accelerating the deployment of this critical defense system to protect against intercontinental bal ... read more |
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Momentus secures contract modification from Space Development Agency for VigorideLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a pioneering space infrastructure firm, has recently been awarded a significant contract modification from the Space Development Agency (SDA), valued at $1,196,404. Thi ... more 
Space Force Guardian to Pilot Historic NASA Mission to ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a historic collaboration between the United States Space Force and NASA, Col. Nick Hague, a distinguished Guardian of the U.S. Space Force, is set to embark on a monumental journey to the Interna ... more  
AFWERX and Xwing Showcase Autonomous Flight Capabilities with Cessna 208BSacramento CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a significant leap for autonomous aviation, AFWERX Autonomy Prime, in collaboration with Xwing Inc., has successfully showcased an autonomous logistics mission that marks a pivotal moment in mili ... more  
Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer teamLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Over a span of 10 days in November 2023, Eglin Air Force Base was the scene of a remarkable demonstration of the pivotal role that deployable scientists and engineers (S&Es) can play in enhancing th ... more |
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 Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. Army  
BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 BAE Systems (LON: BA), a leader in defense and aerospace technology, has reached a pivotal phase in its development of an advanced military Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a cutting-edg ... more |
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Norwegian NorSat-TD microsat achieves optical communication breakthroughBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 In a significant advancement for small satellite capabilities, the NorSat-TD microsatellite, developed by the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA), has successfully es ... more  
Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflictSeoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected warships at a shipyard in a renewed drive to bolster his naval forces as his country ramps up "war preparations", state media said Friday. ... more  
China warns US tech curbs will 'come back to bite them'Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Beijing on Thursday warned the US that restrictions on its industries would "come back to bite them", after Washington added a number of Chinese firms to a list of companies linked to its military. ... more  
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spreeSeoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations". ... more |
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 US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row  
Kim Jong Un calls for boosting 'war preparations' at naval shipyardWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for building up the country's naval forces in order to intensify war preparations, state-run media reported Friday, as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain at their highest in years. ... more |
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Ukraine says 'destroyed' Russian warship off CrimeaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Ukraine said Thursday it had destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks. ... more  
BlackSky advances to final phase in IARPA's SMART Program to enhance Broad Area SearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY), a leader in geospatial intelligence and global monitoring, has achieved a significant milestone by advancing to the third and final phase of the Intelligence A ... more 
Innovative AI collaboration between Lockheed Martin and NVIDIA aids NOAA weather forecastingDenver CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 In a critical development for environmental monitoring, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and NVIDIA have collaborated to create an AI-driven Earth and Space Observing Digital Twin, demonstrating the pote ... more  
Schumer says Senate to vote on Ukraine, border security bill next weekWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on a bill funding the war in Ukraine and addressing border security. ... more |
  Israel defense minister declares victory in Gaza's Khan Younis 
US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vesselWashington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 American forces shot down a drone off Yemen on Thursday and later destroyed an explosives-laden uncrewed surface vessel that threatened ships in the Red Sea, the US military said. ... more |
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What we know about China's alleged state-backed hackingBeijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 The United States has said it successfully dismantled a China-based hacking network known as "Volt Typhoon", accusing it of infiltrating critical US infrastructure networks with the goal of disabling them in the event of conflict. ... more  
China seeks 'continuous improvement' of Vatican tiesBeijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 China said Thursday it was seeking "continuous improvement" of ties with the Vatican, after the Church announced the ordination of its third Chinese bishop in one week. ... more 
NATO reaffirms support for BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana on Thursday reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Bosnia during a visit to Sarajevo, condemning the "secessionist policies" of Bosnian Serb leaders. ... more 
Former CIA programmer convicted of hacking to be sentencedWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 A former Central Intelligence Agency programmer convicted of stealing and sharing classified information is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday. ... more |
US, Japan conduct joint naval drillsOn Board The Uss Carl Vinson (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise. ... more  
Though U.N. says Al-Qaeda growing in Afghanistan, Taliban disputes reportWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 The United Nations Security Council reported this week that Al-Qaeda established eight new training camps and maintains several safe houses in Afghanistan, but the Taliban rejects the claim. ... more 
Injured Gazans say they were abused in Israeli detentionRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 1, 2024 Gazans released from Israeli detention on Thursday displayed injuries at a hospital in Rafah and told AFP they had been abused by their jailers. ... more  
Teledyne e2v HiRel Launches Advanced Low Noise Amplifier for Space ApplicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 Teledyne e2v HiRel, a division of Teledyne Defense Electronics, has announced the release of the TDLNA0430SEP Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). This state-of-the-art device is specifically designed to meet ... more |
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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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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 
Starlab signs deal with SpaceX to lift private space laboratory into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Starlab Space, which is creating a commercial space laboratory that hopes to replace the International Space Station, signed a deal with SpaceX on Wednesday to put it into low-Earth orbit. ... 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 changeTaipei (AFP) Jan 31, 2024 Taiwan condemned on Wednesday China's decision to adjust an aviation route that runs through the Taiwan Strait, warning the change could impact stability in the sensitive waterway. ... more |
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