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  Washington (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The United States aims to send a "small number" of contractors to Ukraine to help maintain advanced weapons like the warplanes and air defense systems provided to Kyiv, a US defense official said Friday. Washington has been a key military backer of Ukraine, committing more than $60 billion in security aid since February 2022, but had not permitted defense contractors to work in the country after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. "These contractors will be located far from the front lines ... read more |
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Philippines defines its sea routes to defend interestsManila (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed lanes for foreign ships, sparking a sharp riposte by China which summoned Manila's envoy. ... more  
Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast warsBaghdad (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. ... more  
N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in SouthSeoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said. ... more  
Australia axes $7bn military satellite projectBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 In a significant blow to Australia's defence capabilities, the federal government is cancelling what would have been the nation's largest-ever space project: a A$7 billion military satellite communi ... more |
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Horizon Technology Finance approves $10M loan for Ursa Space Systems expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) has extended a $10 million venture loan facility to Ursa Space Systems Inc. ("Ursa Space") to support the satellite intelligence company's growt ... more |
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Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, Beirut, Tyre; reports: Qatar ends cease-fire mediationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2024 Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon that killed dozens while targeting Hamas and Hezbollah militants Saturday morning. ... more  
MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more  
NanoAvionics MP42 satellite survives impact with object in orbitVilnius, Lithuania (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 Our MP42 satellite, which launched into low Earth orbit (LEO) two and a half years ago aboard the SpaceX Transporter-4 mission, recently took an unexpected hit from a small piece of space debris or ... more 
Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield ... more |
UN Security Council sanctions two Sudan paramilitary chiefsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 The UN Security Council has added two Sudanese paramilitary officers to the list of individuals sanctioned because of their actions in the fighting there, the council's British presidency announced. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Ukraine officials say forces struck Russian chemical plant overnightWashington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2024 Ukraine used drones to strike the Aleksinsky chemical plant in Tula, Russia, late Friday and into early Saturday as part of a larger aerial offensive. ... more  
Chad army inflicts 'many dead' on Boko Haram jihadistsN'Djamena (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Thursday. ... more  
What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?Washington (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 What will Donald Trump's second stint in the White House mean for a US tech industry in the throes of an artificial intelligence frenzy? ... more  
China's top chipmaker reports surge in profitsBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 China's leading chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp rise in profits over the same period last year, despite a simmering rivalry between Beijing and Washington over vital technologies. ... more |
From contract signing to orbit in just ten weeksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) achieved a new milestone with the successful deployment of a satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial client. This mission, titled "Chan ... more 
TechnicAtome partners with Framatome for primary pumps in PA-NG nuclear boilersParis, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 At the Euronaval 2024 event, Framatome CEO Bernard Fontana and TechnicAtome CEO Loic Rocard formalized an agreement for Framatome to supply the primary pumps for the nuclear boilers of France's next ... more  
South Korea responds to North's provocations with live-fire missile drillWashington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 South Korea fired a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile into the Yellow Sea in response to North Korea's recent series of missile launches, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday. ... more  
U.S. Navy conducted live control flight demonstration of carrier-based UAVsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 The U.S. Navy conducted their first live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed aerial vehicle that represents the future of naval aviation. ... more |
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Khamenei aide warns against impulsive Iran response to Israel attackTehran (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned against launching an "instinctive" response to Israeli air strikes on the Islamic republic last month. ... more  
Europe boosts defence spending but lacks soldiers: studyPrague (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Europe has increased defence spending since Russia invaded Ukraine, but its defence capacities including military manpower are still insufficient, a British security think-tank warned on Friday. ... more  
Indonesia's new leader heads to China as five-nation tour beginsJakarta (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Indonesia's new president headed to China for a state visit on Friday, starting a five-nation tour that could include a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump as he seeks to balance relations with major powers on his first foreign trip. ... more  
Taiwan coast guard offers rewards for spotting foreign shipsTaipei (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Taiwan's coast guard said Friday it will reward people who report the presence of foreign military ships, including those from China, in waters around the island, as it seeks the public's help with monitoring "abnormal" activity. ... more |
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German cabinet passes revamped military service modelBerlin (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off plans for a new military service model as Berlin looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more |
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DR Congo, Rwanda affirm need to respect ceasefireGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan foreign ministers affirmed Tuesday the need for warring parties to respect a ceasefire in eastern DRC, AFP noted. ... more 
China straps in for 'mercurial' Trump's second termBeijing (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 China can buckle in for another four years of tariffs, tensions and tough talk under a second Donald Trump presidency, experts told AFP - though they said the billionaire's openness to deals could play in Beijing's favour. ... more 
New EU defence chief says must spend more due to Putin, not TrumpBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The EU's new defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Wednesday the bloc needs to spend more on rearming because of threats from Russia - not US president-elect Donald Trump. ... more 
Philippines seizes two Spratly islands in South China Sea war gamesManila (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The Philippines is aiming for a "persistent presence" in the South China Sea, a senior military official said Wednesday, as troops conducted war games featuring the mock retaking of an island in the flashpoint waters. ... more |
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