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  Paris (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 European satellite operator Eutelsat is under the spotlight like never before because of fears that Elon Musk's Starlink could pull its crucial service from Ukraine. Musk this month called his satellite-internet service the "backbone of the Ukrainian army" fighting Russia and said "their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off". That sent Europeans scrambling for alternatives, and stocks in the sector soaring, given the world's richest man's proximity to US President Donald Trump hav ... read more |
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Germany's Merz says new defence spending counters Putin's 'war against Europe'Berlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that his proposed huge spending boost for defence was needed because of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "war of aggression against Europe". ... more  
AI 'reshaping' organised crime, warns EuropolThe Hague (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Artificial intelligence is turbocharging organised crime, from creating child sexual abuse images to money laundering via cryptocurrency, Europol warned Tuesday, with advances like quantum computing only poised to make things worse. ... more  
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more  
Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanesLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that France planned to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself "if we want to avoid war". ... more |
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General Atomics marks completion of OTB satellite mission ahead of deorbit phaseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced the successful conclusion of its Orbital Test Bed (OTB) satellite's primary mission, which began with its June 2019 launch. The satellite h ... more |
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Omni Design unveils high-speed data converter IP for next-gen satellite systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Omni Design Technologies, a prominent developer of low-power, high-performance SWIFT data acquisition and signal-processing technologies, has introduced a suite of state-of-the-art ultra-wideband IP ... more  
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rampart Communications has launched the Rampart StrataWave UAS Radio, a groundbreaking communications system crafted for drones operating in GPS-denied and jamming-heavy environments. Engineered spe ... more 
T2S Solutions acquires Blue Marble to bolster space technology portfolioLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 T2S Solutions ("T2S"), a founder-led enterprise focused on delivering advanced technologies for U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security, has announced the acquisition of Blue Marble Commun ... more 
Russia threatens the entire EU, bloc's chief tells AFPBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Russia represents a threat for all European nations - regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders' summit on Thursday. ... more |
Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdownWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. ... more  
Hundreds killed in Gaza as Israel renews attacks targeting HamasWashington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians in what is the first major attack since Israel and Hamas entered a fragile U.S.-backed cease-fire in January. ... more 
South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, the countries said Tuesday. ... more  
China calls outlets facing Trump axe 'notorious' as Beijing, Moscow seek to fill the news voidBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news". ... more |
ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more 
German parliament to vote on huge spending boost for defence, infrastructureBerlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security. ... more
Russia, China hitting West with 'massive digital arsenals': EUBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The European Union on Tuesday said Russia and China were using "massive digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly aligned. ... more  
Cambodia set to open Chinese-renovated naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Cambodia will inaugurate a Chinese-renovated naval base next month, an army spokesman said Tuesday, with a Japanese warship expected to be the first to dock at the site that has drawn concerns from the United States. ... more |
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Varda launches third space capsule to advance hypersonic navigation techLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Varda Space Industries, Inc., a company focused on microgravity-enabled life sciences and atmospheric reentry solutions, has successfully deployed its third orbital capsule, W-3, marking its second ... more 
Hospitalised Pope calls for end to world conflictsVatican City (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy's newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital. ... more 
Italy PM walks tightrope with EU defence spending, UkraineRome (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Italy's Giorgia Meloni will set out her position on EU defence plans on Tuesday, as she seeks to balance divisions in her coalition government with support for Ukraine, while keeping Washington onside. ... more  
Taiwan probes two Chinese influencers over 'unification' commentsTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Two Chinese influencers living in Taiwan are under investigation over their comments "advocating unification" with China, a Taipei immigration official said Tuesday, days after the agency ordered a third Chinese influencer to leave the island. ... more |
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'Bring him home': Philippines migrant workers grapple with Duterte falloutHong Kong (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As dusk fell on a Hong Kong beach, around a dozen Filipino migrant workers turned on their phone flashlights and placed them around the image of a clenched fist, a symbol of support for Rodrigo Duterte. ... more |
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Taiwan says detects 59 Chinese aircraft around islandTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defence ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force". ... more 
Lebanon says seven killed in clashes on Syria borderBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 The Lebanese health ministry on Monday said at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded in clashes on the border with Syria that erupted the previous night. ... more 
Yemen's Huthis claim US aircraft carrier attacksSanaa (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead. ... more  
Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statementsTehran (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Iran said on Monday that a letter it received from US President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic, echoed his public statements. ... more |
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