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February 06, 2024
SPACEWAR
Enhanced US Space Maneuverability Achieved Through Northrop Grumman's Refueling Technology



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space technology by having its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) selected as the first preferred refueling solution interface standard for Space Systems Command (SSC) satellites. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in in-space refueling technologies, catering to the nation's critical national security needs for sustained maneuverability of space-based assets in dynamic space operations. The selection of Northr ... read more

MISSILE DEFENSE
THAAD Localization Efforts Align with Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) has announced the award of two critical subcontracts to Saudi Arabian industry partners, marking a significant step in the production localization of componen ... more
SPACEWAR
US Space System Command Selects LeoLabs for Critical Space Safety Initiative
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
LeoLabs, a leader in space situational awareness and satellite tracking, has been selected for the U.S. Space System Command's (SSC) prestigious Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technology Accelerator P ... more
TECH SPACE
China launches first two-way laser communication terminal into space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
In a significant advancement for space-based communication, China has successfully deployed its first two-way laser communication terminal into orbit, marking a pivotal step in enhancing data transf ... more
GPS NEWS
APG Launches NaviGuard: A New GPS Anomaly Detection App Enhancing Aviation Safety
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
In response to increasing concerns over GPS spoofing and jamming threats in aviation, APG has unveiled NaviGuard, a novel application aimed at bolstering the safety of commercial and business flight ... more
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Hungary ruling party holds up Swedish NATO bid vote
Budapest (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Hungary's ruling party on Monday boycotted a parliament session on Sweden's NATO membership, postponing a vote by the last alliance member to approve the expansion of the alliance despite US pressure. ... more
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Maldives vows to boost defences after telling Indian troops to leave
Male, Maldives (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
The small but strategically placed Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast maritime territory, the new president vowed Monday after ordering Indian troops to withdraw from the archipelago. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran says 'will not hesitate' to respond to US attack on its territory
Tehran (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Iran said Monday it "will not hesitate" to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory after the White House declined to say whether strikes on Iran were ruled out. ... more
WAR REPORT
UN Security Council to meet on US strikes in Iraq and Syria
United Nations, United States (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
The UN Security Council was to convene Monday at Russia's demand to discuss US air strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on American soldiers. ... more

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Blinken returns to Middle East in mission to free hostages, pause war

WAR REPORT
Russia, China accuse US of stoking Mideast tensions
United Nations, United States (AFP) Feb 6, 2024
Russia and China accused the United States during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday of stoking already high tensions in the Middle East with its recent retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria. ... more
IRAQ WARS
US says it did not give Iraq advance warning of air strikes
Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
The United States did not notify the Iraqi government in advance of recent strikes against pro-Iranian targets in the country, the State Department said Monday, clarifying White House statements suggesting otherwise. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran says construction started on new nuclear reactor
Tehran (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Iran said Monday it had started building a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, days after it announced it was constructing a nuclear power plant complex in the south. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran top security official in Baghdad amid regional tensions
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Iraq is working for regional "de-escalation", Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani said Monday as he welcomed a senior Iranian security official to Baghdad, with tensions high over US strikes in the country and the war in Gaza. ... more
WAR REPORT
Blinken seeks 'enduring end' to Gaza war in latest Mideast tour
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicked off Monday a Middle East tour seeking a new truce and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war, as Gaza saw no let-up in fighting. ... more
IRAQ WARS


US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria

WAR REPORT
US strikes in Syria and Iraq have Biden walking a 'fine line'
Washington (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Will the increasingly intense US military strikes in Iraq and Syria deter pro-Iranian militants there from launching new attacks? ... more
NUKEWARS
4 Chinese citizens charged with helping Iran obtain U.S. technology for military use
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
Four Chinese nationals have been charged with providing U.S. technology to Iran, according to the Justice Department. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US strikes five missiles in Yemen: military
Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
American forces carried out air strikes against five missiles in Yemen on Sunday - one designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships, the US military said. ... more
IRAQ WARS
Hashed chief demands withdrawal of US-led coalition from Iraq
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
The head of Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed al-Shaabi alliance on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from the country following deadly strikes. ... more
WAR REPORT
Huthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets
Sanaa (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Yemen's Huthis said Sunday US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks. ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia's deputy FM visits Seoul after diplomatic row over N. Korea comments
Seoul (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko visited South Korea to discuss the Ukrainian war and bilateral ties, Seoul's foreign ministry said Sunday, as the two countries trade increasingly heated rhetoric over the nuclear-armed North. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement vows to keep up attacks on US troops
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement said Friday it intends to press on with attacks on US troops in the Middle East, despite Washington's threat to hit back after three of its soldiers were killed in Jordan. ... more
ROBO SPACE
GMV Spearheads AVIS Project for Enhancing Autonomous Vessel Navigation in Europe
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
The onset of a new era in European inland waterway transportation was marked by the commencement of the AVIS project on January 30, under the leadership of GMV, a renowned multinational technology c ... more
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Maldives says India to withdraw troops from March
Male, Maldives (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
India will start withdrawing its troops deployed in the Maldives from next month, Male's foreign ministry said after talks on Friday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (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
CYBER WARS
Deepfake scam video cost company $26 mnl; Tencent fires 120 for fraud
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Scammers tricked a multinational firm out of some $26 million by impersonating senior executives using deepfake technology, Hong Kong police said Sunday, in one of the first cases of its kind in the city. ... more
CYBER WARS
Former CIA programmer convicted of hacking to be sentenced
Washington 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
TECH SPACE
Researchers take new 'mixed reality' headsets for a spin
Stanford CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Among the buzziest consumer technologies right now are "mixed reality" or "spatial computing" headsets that convincingly blend views of the real world with digital content. A key enabling tech ... more
SmartSat and New Zealand Space Agency Forge Partnership for Space Sector Innovation
Adelaide, 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

U.S. sanctions 3 for supporting ISIS with cybersecurity expertise, money transfers
Washington 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.

US, Japan conduct joint naval drills
On 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.

Damascus says US occupation of Syrian territory 'cannot continue'
Damascus (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Damascus said Saturday that US occupation of Syrian territory "cannot continue" after Washington carried out deadly strikes in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan.

Hamas says US strikes on Iraq, Syria 'pour oil on fire'
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday condemned overnight US strikes in Iraq and Syria, saying Washington had poured "oil on the fire" in the Middle East.

Though U.N. says Al-Qaeda growing in Afghanistan, Taliban disputes report
Washington 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.

Which armed groups in Iraq and Syria are likely in US crosshairs?
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Washington has warned of "multiple actions" against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US troops.

Teledyne e2v HiRel Launches Advanced Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications
Los 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

Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer team
Los 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

Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. Army
Huntsville AL (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of U.S. Army's air and missile defense capabilities by delivering the first production Integrated Bat

BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipment
Los 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

Norwegian NorSat-TD microsat achieves optical communication breakthrough
Berlin, 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

Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict
Seoul (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.

North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (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".

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil.

Kim Jong Un calls for boosting 'war preparations' at naval shipyard
Washington 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.

Ukraine says 'destroyed' Russian warship off Crimea
Kyiv, 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.

Israel defense minister declares victory in Gaza's Khan Younis
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
Israel's defense minister said Thursday that ground forces have officially routed Hamas from Gaza's Khan Younis.

US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vessel
Washington (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.

What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
Beijing (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.

The Future of Weather Forecasts: Nearing the Natural Limit of Predictability
Mainz, Germany (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Weather forecasts play a crucial role in our daily lives and in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. With climatological extremes causing significant economic and human losses, the ques

Direct detection of amino acids and hydrocarbons in meteorites
Munster, Germany (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
The recent study conducted by Dr. Christian Vollmer and his team, in collaboration with British colleagues, marks a significant advancement in the field of astrobiology and planetary science. By exa

Beyond Gravity supports NASA in enhancing climate data accuracy with PACE satellite
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Beyond Gravity, Europe's leading space supplier, has been selected by NASA to provide crucial navigation technology for a new climate satellite, the PACE mission, set to launch on February 6, 2024.

Thales Alenia Space completes MicroCarb satellite to map Earth's CO2
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Thales Alenia Space has recently announced the successful completion of the assembly, integration, and test (AIT) phase for the MicroCarb satellite, marking a crucial step towards its launch. This s

Integrated design of Global Ocean Observing System essential to monitor climate change
Beijing, China (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
We know that our climate is changing. Extreme weather events are becoming more common, sea levels are rising and overall, our planet is getting warmer. Monitoring these changes is critical. One of t

'It was hell': Survivor recounts rush of flames in Chile wildfire
El Olivar, Chile (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Rodrigo Pulgar was at home listening to news of the wildfires devastating parts of Chile when flames suddenly began rushing over his community.

Deadly California storm brings unrelenting rain, flooding
Los Angeles (AFP) Feb 6, 2024
A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating mudslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day.

'Historic' snowfall buries Canada's Atlantic coast
Montreal (AFP) Feb 6, 2024
Residents along Canada's Atlantic coast on Monday were digging out from a "historic" snowfall that paralyzed parts of the province of Nova Scotia over the weekend, triggering a state of emergency.

What to know about Chile's voracious wildfires
Vina Del Mar, Chile (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Coming in the middle of a fierce heatwave, Chile's forest fires engulfed communities with a destructive speed that has stunned the nation.

Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather
Sainte-Anne-De-La-Perade, Canada (AFP) Feb 6, 2024
On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly coloured cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro.

Swiss watchmaker says it's time to make luxury sustainable
Geneva (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Vegetal leather and recycled stainless steel melted in a solar oven are among the materials a Geneva watch brand is using in its quest to make sustainable luxury timepieces.

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