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  Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 NATO chief Mark Rutte issued a stark warning Thursday to "turbo-charge" defence spending, saying European nations were not prepared for the threat of future war with Russia. "We are not ready for what is coming our way in four to five years," Rutte said in a keynote address in Brussels, his first major speech since taking office as NATO secretary-general in October. "Danger is moving towards us at full speed." Russia's war in Ukraine has jolted the Western military alliance to strengthen its ... read more |
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 58, hit flour trucksGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Gaza's civil defence agency said a series of Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 58 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks, while the military said it targeted militants planning to hijack the vehicles. ... more  
Xi tells Russia's Medvedev China 'is willing' to strengthen tiesBeijing (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday told former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev that Beijing was willing to strengthen ties with Moscow, state media said. ... more  
Russia will 'definitely' respond to Ukraine ATACMS strike: KremlinMoscow (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Russia will "definitely" respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, the Kremlin said Thursday. ... more  
Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensingBoston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. ... more |
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U.S., Japan pledge continued deterrence amid Russian, North Korean, Chinese threatsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2024 Increasingly hostile rhetoric involving the potential use of nuclear weapons has U.S. and Japanese delegations pledging continued deterrence in East Asia. ... more |
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Taiwan says Chinese ships have left, signalling drills overTaipei (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signalling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday. ... more 
US announces new $500 mn military aid package for UkraineWashington (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 The United States on Thursday announced a new $500 million package of military aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ... more  
'Alarming' US mystery drones confound officials; Chinese man arrested for UAV overflight of US baseEdgewater, United States (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. ... more  
Rapes, torture, killings -- a litany of abuses blamed on Assad forcesParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Bashar al-Assad's government has been accused of carrying out torture, rape, summary executions and other abuses since since Syria's civil war started in 2011. ... more |
 
Berlin urges Israel, Turkey not to jeopardise Syria transitionBerlin (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday urged Israel and Turkey not to jeopardise a peaceful transition in Syria after the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad in an Islamist-led rebel offensive. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Air strike on market kills over 100 as fighting rages across SudanPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 A Sudanese military air strike on a market in North Darfur killed more than 100 people, a pro-democracy lawyers' group said Tuesday, as fighting raged across the war-torn country. ... more  
NextPlat's Outfitter Satellite secures multi-year state government contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) reports that its US-based division, Outfitter Satellite Inc., has been awarded a three-year service contract by a US state government. This agreement focuses on d ... more  
U.S., South Korea to flex aerial might during May airshowWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2024 The U.S. Air Force's 51st Fighter Wing has scheduled Osan Air Power Days 2025 in May in South Korea as DPRK continues its saber-rattling through development of its missile technology. ... more 
House approves massive National Defense Authorization Act with controversial provisionWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 The U.S. House passed the country's annual defense policy bill, the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act that includes a pay raise for service members and a ban on using NDAA funds for gender-affirming care for their children. ... more |
Pentagon: No evidence of Iranian 'mothership' launching drones over New JerseyWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 Drones near U.S. military sites in New Jersey are not connected to a foreign nation or launched by an Iranian "mothership" off the East Coast, a Pentagon official said Wednesday. ... more  
Satellogic secures $10M through institutional investor placementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a prominent provider of sub-meter resolution Earth observation data, has announced a private placement agreement with a single institutional investor. The agreement i ... more  
Rocket Lab conducts hypersonic suborbital test launch for DoDSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully executed a suborbital hypersonic mission in November, advancing technology testing for the Department of Defense under the Multi-Service Advanced ... more  
Smallsat market grows steadily amid Starlink and Starshield challenges driven by government demandParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The small satellite (smallsat) industry is set to achieve significant growth, with Novaspace's latest market intelligence report projecting the sector to reach a market value of $113.3 billion over ... more |
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Guerrilla RF achieves 125% growth in satellite communication businessLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER), a leading provider of RF solutions for the communications sector, has announced a 125% year-over-year growth in its satellite communication (Satcom) business. This ... more  
Artemis Accords expand to 50 Nations with Austria and Panama signingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Panama and Austria have officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 49th and 50th signatories, respectively. The agreements, signed at NASA Headquarters in Washington, affirm these nations' ... more 
Aireon moves closer to delivering space-based VHF to aviation industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Aireon, a global leader in aviation data solutions, has taken a significant step toward introducing space-based VHF services for aviation with a key spectrum license filing to international regulato ... more  
Sierra Space enhances orbital debris tracking with NVIDIA collaborationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent commercial space company dedicated to Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth, has unveiled an important advancement in space domain awareness. In collaborati ... more |
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Globalstar announces milestone 5G data call on band n53 spectrumLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), a leader in satellite and communication services, has successfully completed its first 5G data call using its proprietary Band n53 spectrum. Achieving downloa ... more |
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Researchers develop mobile all-light network for seamless air land and underwater connectivitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Researchers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have introduced a groundbreaking prototype for an all-light mobile communication network. This system facilitates seamless data ex ... more  
Space Machines Company unveils Optimus Viper rapid response spacecraftSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform op ... more 
U.S. Army fires 4-star general for meddling in subordinate's promotion attemptWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 The Army has removed one of the nation's 12 four-star generals, Army Gen. Charles Hamilton, from command following an investigation that determined he interfered in a subordinate's promotion. ... more 
Former prisoner revisits Syrian airbase ordealDamascus (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The surrender of the Mazzeh air base outside Syrian capital Damascus by Bashar al-Assad's forces triggered a round of Israeli air strikes designed to prevent his former arsenal falling into the hands of Islamist rebels. ... more |
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