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  Orlando FL (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 As the U.S. Space Force prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman reflected on the organization's remarkable journey and outlined the six core truths that shape the Guardian identity and the service's purpose. Speaking at the second annual Spacepower Conference, Dec. 10 in Orlando, Saltzman emphasized the Space Force has come a long way since its inception, with nearly 15,000 military and civilian personnel now serving the organization. This represent ... read more |
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First Japanese satellite with US payload prepared for launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The first Japanese satellite carrying a U.S. payload has reached a critical milestone with its successful integration and readiness for delivery to the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan ... more 
USSPACECOM emphasizes unified strategies for space operations advantageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, addressed the Space Force Association's annual Spacepower Conference on Dec. 11, highlighting the necessity of a unified operational strategy t ... more  
Once a leading force, Assad's Baath party wiped off Mideast politicsCairo (AFP) Dec 15, 2024 The Baath party, once a powerful symbol of Arab nationalism, has become a fading relic of authoritarian rule in the Middle East after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, analysts told AFP on Sunday. ... more  
Philippines ratifies key defence pact with Japan; US warship docks in Cambodia amid China naval base concernsManila (AFP) Dec 16, 2024 The Philippines ratified on Monday a key defence pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil as they boost ties to bolster against China's growing pressure. ... more |
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China says any drills around Taiwan 'decided by us alone'Beijing (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 China's defence ministry said Friday that any drills it may hold around Taiwan "are decided by us alone", as Taipei announced the apparent end of massive military exercises not formally declared by Beijing. ... more |
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Iran confirms increase in IAEA nuclear inspectionsTehran (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 Iran confirmed Saturday that it has allowed watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to increase the number of inspections it carries out into Tehran's nuclear programme, state media reported. ... more  
NASA Moves Drone Package Delivery Industry Closer to RealityEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Package delivery drones are coming to our doorsteps in the future, and NASA wants to make sure that when medication or pizza deliveries take to the skies, they will be safe. In July, the Feder ... more  
UK, Italy, Japan to develop next-generation fighter jetLondon (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 The UK, Italy and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon. ... more  
Washington, Beijing renew stalled scientific cooperation agreementWashington (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Washington and Beijing, locked in a fierce economic and political rivalry, renewed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement for five years on Friday following criticism by detractors, including US Republicans, that China is being given an advantage. ... more |
Blinken presses Iraq on Iran-backed groups, seeing Syria windowAqaba, Jordan (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Iraq to crack down on Iranian-backed militias, seeing an opening after the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad put Tehran on the back foot, a US official said. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Syria's new rulers call for victory celebrations in streetsDamascus (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Syria's rebel chief called on people across the country to celebrate "the victory of the revolution" on Friday, as G7 leaders looked to forge a common approach to the new government. ... more  
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 
Mystery drones still causing concern over US NortheastNew York (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 Unidentified drones were stoking security and safety fears over the US Northeast at the weekend, prompting New York's governor to seek federal help, as President-elect Donald Trump weighed in to suggest the devices be shot down. ... more  
Brazil ex-defense minister arrested in coup plot investigationBrasilia (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 Brazilian authorities on Saturday arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a former defense minister and close ally of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, on suspicion of obstructing an investigation into an alleged 2022 coup attempt, a police source told AFP. ... 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  
Kremlin says 'fully' agrees with Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US missilesMoscow (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 The Kremlin said Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons deep into Russia "fully aligned" with Moscow's position. ... 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  
Republicans grill Blinken on 2021 U.S. withdrawal from AfghanistanWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 The House Foreign Affairs Committee heard testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday as he defended the Biden administration's decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021 as the government collapsed. ... more |
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Rights groups urge Iraqi government to halt 'secret executions'Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Rights organisations and activists on Thursday urged the Iraqi authorities to "immediately halt secret executions" and "torture" of prisoners on death row in the country. ... more  
Chinese spy claims add to Prince Andrew's woesLondon (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 A former UK security minister on Friday said that it was "extremely embarrassing" that a suspected Chinese spy had become a confidant of disgraced royal Prince Andrew. ... more  
US starts relocating Marines from Okinawa; US navy to make port call in CambodiaTokyo (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 The United States has begun relocating thousands of Marines from the Japanese island of Okinawa, Tokyo and Washington said Saturday, after decades of mounting grievances among locals over America's military presence. ... 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 |
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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 |
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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  
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 
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 
Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL Spirral Launch On SPX-31Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space ... more |
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