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  Seoul (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday. The National Intelligence Service released detailed satellite images it said showed the first deployment of elite North Korean special forces soldiers being moved by Russian military vessels to Vladivostok. Seoul's spy agency said that between October 8 and 13, it had detected "North Ko ... read more |
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Israel pushing Iran to take 'legitimate steps' as Scholz, Erdogan clash on MideastIstanbul (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Israel's attacks in Lebanon and Gaza are pushing Iran to take "legitimate steps", Turkey's foreign minister said Saturday, in an apparent show of support for Tehran's October 1 missile attack on Israel. ... more 
Pro-Iran protesters storm office linked to Saudi TV channel in IraqBaghdad (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Supporters of pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq, angered over "terrorist" references, ransacked offices affiliated with a Saudi TV channel in Baghdad on Saturday, two security sources said. ... more  
RTX Raytheon SM-3 Block IIA missile reaches full-rate productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully moved its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA into full-rate production, marking a significant validation of the missile's design and performa ... more  
NATO in push for common military equipment standardsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 NATO on Friday pledged to develop common standards for military equipment to make it more compatible between member states, addressing a problem that has plagued the alliance for decades. ... more |
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China's Xi calls for troops to boost war preparednessShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. ... more |
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Hezbollah drones target Netanyahu's home; PM calls it 'assassination' attemptWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2024 Hezbollah targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea early Saturday morning with three explosive drones, two of which were destroyed, while the third missed the house. ... more 
RTX showcases autonomy for launched effects at U.S. Army EDGE eventLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 RTX (NYSE: RTX) businesses, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, recently presented advanced autonomous capabilities at the U.S. Army's Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE). These new technolo ... more 
RTX showcases fully autonomous UAV coordination during U.S. Army EDGE24 exerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Under the intense heat of the Arizona desert, three uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) scanned miles of rugged terrain, tasked with locating potential threats. Using RF energy, they detected and assess ... more 
RTX's Raytheon showcases KuRFS and Coyote Systems in UAS defense testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently demonstrated the advanced capabilities of its Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote kinetic and non-kinetic effectors during the U.S. Army ... more |
DARPA awards Sikorsky $6M to integrate autonomy in Black Hawk for US ArmyStratford, CT (SPX) Mon Oct 14, 2024 Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded $6 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to integrate its advanced ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system into the ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Chinese drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over blacklistingShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese drone maker DJI, which dominates the global consumer market, said Saturday it was suing the US Department of Defense, complaining that Washington had "erroneously" included the company on a Chinese military company blacklist. ... more  
Lockheed Martin and Altera complete key electronic warfare demonstration for DoDLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 In a significant collaboration with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD-R&E), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Altera, an Intel company, successfully compl ... more  
Taiwan blames China for S. Africa's order to move liaison officeTaipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 South Africa has ordered Taiwan's representative office to relocate outside of the capital Pretoria, a Taipei foreign ministry official said Friday, blaming Chinese pressure for the decision. ... more  
Enabling autonomous naval warfare with off-the-shelf systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Naval warfare continues to evolve, with uncrewed systems poised to play a critical role as near-peer adversaries expand their fleets. These technologies will help the U.S. Navy project power and enh ... more |
 
Threats and diplomacy: Iran's dual strategy on IsraelTehran (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Awaiting Israel's promised retaliation for a missile attack earlier this month, Iran has balanced threats of a fierce response to any Israeli attack with diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation into all-out regional war. ... more 
Israeli strikes on Beirut after evacuation warning; UN says 'widespread destruction' in southBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Oct 20, 2024 Two Israeli air strikes targeted south Beirut on Sunday after the Israeli army warned civilians to evacuate the stronghold of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, state media said. ... more  
Iraqi strikes killed senior Islamic State group leader: USWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Iraqi air strikes killed a senior Islamic State group leader and three other militants, the US military announced Friday, saying the strikes were enabled by intelligence from the international anti-jihadist coalition. ... more 
'The killings continue': Sinwar death brings no respite for GazansGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar brought no respite for Palestinians in Gaza, as Israeli air strikes and shelling continued unabated in the territory already devastated by more than a year of war. ... more |
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Analysis: Sinwar's killing a chance to end wars in Gaza, LebanonWashington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2024 The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that unleashed an Israeli brutal and destructive war against Gaza, could present an opportunity to stop the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. ... more 
Netanyahu says Iran-backed Hezbollah tried to kill himJerusalem (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of trying to assassinate him, with the Middle East already on edge after Israel had vowed retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage. ... more  
Britain joins Europe long-range missile programBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Britain is joining a European initiative to develop long-range missiles, UK defence secretary John Healey announced on Thursday, as the continent seeks to strengthen its air defences. ... more 
Kim Jong Un rejects reunification with 'foreign country' South KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea a "foreign country" and rejected the goal of reunification, state media reported Friday, days after Pyongyang blew up sections of roads and railways connecting it with the South. ... more |
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Zelensky seeks EU, NATO backing for 'victory plan'Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday that Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he sought EU and NATO support for his "victory plan". ... more |
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Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more
German UNIFIL warship intercepts drone off LebanonBerlin (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 A German warship deployed as part of the UN's peacekeeping force in Lebanon has shot down a drone off the Lebanese coast, the German army said Thursday. ... more 
Taiwan president says defence of island's sovereignty 'will not change'Taipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te insisted Friday that the island's determination to defend its sovereignty "will not change", as he praised troops and coast guard personnel for their response to China's latest military drills. ... more  
IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in 'deeply troubled times'Washington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 The international community must come together despite the "difficult geopolitical environment" to tackle shared challenges like lackluster growth and the existential threat posed by climate change, the head of the IMF said Thursday. ... more |
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