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  Helsinki (AFP) Dec 22, 2024 Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Sunday that Russia was a "permanent and dangerous threat" to the EU, and stressed the need for increased defence spending and support for Ukraine. Orpo hosted a summit on security and immigration with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Finnish head of government said "the security situ ... read more |
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Syria leader says state to control all weaponsDamascus (AFP) Dec 22, 2024 Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said Sunday all weapons would come under state control during a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who urged the lifting of sanctions on Syria. ... more  
Netanyahu says ordered Israeli forces to 'destroy Huthi infrastructure'Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that he had ordered the country's military to destroy the infrastructure of Iran-backed Huthi rebels, after the Yemeni group fired missiles at Israel last week. ... more  
Philippines rejects China's criticism of US missile planManila (AFP) Dec 24, 2024 The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs. ... more  
Zelensky: At least 3K North Korean troops killed or wounded in Russia's war with UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Dec 23, 2024 More than 3,000 troops from North Korea have been killed or wounded so far fighting next to Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. ... more |
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SpaceRISE to develop and operate Europe's IRIS2 connectivity network under new EU contractParis, France (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 SES S.A. has announced that the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, has secured the Concession Contract with the European Commission to design, deploy, and manage the IRIS2 sovereign connectivity syst ... more |
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SpaceX launches Space Force Rapid Response TrailblazerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 US Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) successfully executed a critical Rapid Response Trailblazer (RRT) mission in partnership with SpaceX. A Falcon 9 rocket ... more  
University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has announced the launch of the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR), a new initiative aimed at advancing research, technology, a ... more  
Houthis take credit for downing American plane after CENTCOM alleges friendly fireWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2024 Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, better known as the Houthis, has taken credit for the downing of an American military plane after the U.S. Central Command said it was shot in a friendly fire incident. ... more 
Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage dealJerusalem (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months into the war. ... more |
 
Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fateWashington (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump's repeated support for TikTok has sparked speculation about potential solutions to prevent the app's impending ban in the United States, though the path forward remains unclear. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Syrian medics say were coerced into false chemical attack testimonyDouma, Syria (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Two Syrian doctors and a nurse told AFP in a series of interviews over the weekend that Bashar al-Assad's government coerced them into providing false testimony to international investigators after a deadly 2018 chlorine attack. ... more 
Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cablesStockholm (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities. ... more  
France withdraws first contingent of soldiers from Chad: N'DjamenaN'Djamena (AFP) Dec 20, 2024 France began withdrawing soldiers from Chad on Friday, the country's defence ministry said, after N'Djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with the former colonial power. ... more 
DR Congo president makes changes at top of armed forcesKinshasa (AFP) Dec 20, 2024 President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the army chief as part of a reshuffle within the armed forces who are battling a rebel advance in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. ... more |
 
Australia agrees deal to strengthen Solomons policeSydney (AFP) Dec 20, 2024 Australia said Friday it had agreed to boost Solomon Islands' police force with a multi-year funding, training and infrastructure package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China. ... more  
XBow Systems expands defense contract for hypersonic solid rocket motorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a key innovator in solid rocket motor (SRM) production and defense technology, has announced an expansion of its U.S. Department of Defense contract to supply large SRMs ... more 
China's CERES 1 rocket launches satellites from seaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully conducted its fourth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday. According to the company, the rocket ... more 
Astroscale's ADRAS-J demonstrates key 15-meter proximity to space debrisTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc. (Astroscale Japan), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has announced a major achievement as its debris inspection demonstration satellite, Active Debris Removal by Astro ... more |
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China launches four Earth-observation radar satellites into orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (C ... more  
York Space Systems delivers key milestones in satellite programsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based aerospace company specializing in delivering complete space mission solutions, continues to establish itself as a leading provider for both government and c ... more 
Viasat to provide advanced network orchestration for Defense Innovation Unit's Autonomous SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leading global provider of satellite communications, has been chosen by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to supply resilient networking solutions for the Replicator i ... more 
BlueHalo selected to provide analytic services for NGA commercial GEOINT dataLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 BlueHalo announced its selection as one of 10 vendors to deliver unclassified commercial GEOINT-derived computer vision and analytic capabilities for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA ... more |
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Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... more |
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Momentus to deploy defense and commercial payloads on 2026 SpaceX Rideshare missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced a contract with SpaceX to participate in a Transporter rideshare mission scheduled for early 2026. The company plans to launch its Vigoride Orbital S ... more 
IRIS2 contract signed to strengthen Europe's space connectivity and securityParis, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have formally partnered with SpaceRISE, a consortium led by Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, to deliver and operate the Infrastructure fo ... more 
Maxar secures $35M in APAC geospatial tasking contractsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Maxar Intelligence has announced the acquisition of $35 million in new contracts from two government clients in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. These agreements highlight Maxar's capabilities in del ... more 
K2 Space secures $60M STRATFI contract for key MEO satellite missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 K2 Space has been awarded a $60 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for its inaugural Mega Class satellite mission, "Gravitas." The funding includes government support, Small Business Innovatio ... more |
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