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  Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2025 The price tag for President Donald Trump's scheduled military parade in June could top $45 million, according to planning documents. The event is set to take place on June 14th, Trump's 79th birthday, which is also the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, and will feature tanks, warplanes and other military equipment on display in the streets of Washington, as well as 7,500 soldiers stationed in key government office buildings nearby, according to USA Today. Trump's Democratic cr ... read more |
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Israel army says intercepts missile from Yemen, Huthis claim strikeJerusalem (AFP) May 15, 2025 The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Thursday and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. ... more  
'Paradigm shift': Germany says to meet Trump's NATO spending targetBerlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 Germany's new government surprised NATO allies on Thursday by putting forward plans to boost defence spending, to meet a target of five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump. ... more 
UK govt defends supplying fighter jet parts to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 15, 2025 The UK government Thursday defended supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, telling a London court that suspending exports would compromise Britain's security and damage relations with Israel and allies. ... more  
India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear arsenal mismanagementSrinagar, India (AFP) May 15, 2025 India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of failing to control their nuclear weapons, calling on the world to monitor their neighbour's arsenal just days after their most serious military confrontation in two decades. ... more |
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Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspaceTallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025 Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. ... more |
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'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches CannesCannes, France (AFP) May 15, 2025 A documentary whose main subject, 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza weeks before it premiered at Cannes stunned viewers into silence at the festival Thursday. ... more 
Time 'to put pressure on Putin': UK defence ministerBerlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 UK defence minister John Healey said on Thursday that Ukraine's allies "need to act" and "put pressure on Putin", amid uncertainty over highly anticipated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. ... more 
Putin sacks chief of military's land forcesMoscow (AFP) May 15, 2025 President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sacked Russia's chief of land forces, General Oleg Salyukov, the Kremlin said, in the latest removal of a high-profile military establishment figure amid the offensive on Ukraine. ... more  
With Trump's second term, Big Tech embraces US exceptionalismWashington (AFP) May 15, 2025 Big tech companies are increasingly waving the US flag in Washington where President Donald Trump is back in charge, pushing his America First agenda. ... more |
 
Australia's Albanese touts defence ties during Indonesia visitJakarta (AFP) May 15, 2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his country's defence cooperation with Indonesia during a visit to Jakarta on Thursday, his first trip abroad since his re-election. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian armyBeijing (AFP) May 15, 2025 China said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade. ... more 
Germany aims to have Europe's 'strongest conventional army': MerzBerlin (AFP) May 14, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Wednesday to build up "the strongest conventional army in Europe" as the continent faces a hostile Russia while the Ukraine war rages on. ... more
Germany says willing to 'follow' Trump on 5% NATO spending goalTurkey (AFP) May 15, 2025 Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Berlin was willing to "follow" US President Donald Trump's demand for NATO to ramp up its defence spending target to five percent of GDP. ... more 
India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear arsenal mismanagementSrinagar, India (AFP) May 15, 2025 India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of failing to control their nuclear weapons, calling on the world to monitor their neighbour's arsenal just days after their most serious military confrontation in two decades. ... more |
Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military actionDoha (AFP) May 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action, sending oil prices tumbling as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour. ... more  
Turkey says to continue anti-PKK operations until 'region cleared'Ankara (AFP) May 15, 2025 Turkey's military will continue acting against PKK militants in regions where they are present until it is "certain" the threat is removed following the Kurdish group's decision to disband, the defence ministry said Thursday, in a nod to its presence notably in Iraq. ... more 
US says 'impatient' for progress in Ukraine peace effortsTurkey (AFP) May 15, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Washington was "impatient" for progress in peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia, and willing to consider "virtually any mechanism" to reach a lasting end to the war. ... more  
US sanctions Chinese, HK firms for aiding Iran's missile programWashington (AFP) May 14, 2025 The United States on Wednesday unveiled fresh sanctions against six people and 12 firms - including several based in China and Hong Kong - for their support of Iran's ballistic missile program. ... more |
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400 flee to Thailand as Myanmar rebels strike junta baseBangkok (AFP) May 15, 2025 More than 400 Myanmar people fled across the Thai border on Thursday as ethnic minority armed groups bombarded a junta base with drones, the kingdom's armed forces said. ... more  
China warns Panama ports deal firms to 'proceed with caution'Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2025 China urged parties involved in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of Panama Canal ports to exercise "caution" Thursday, warning of legal consequences should they proceed without clearance from Beijing. ... more  
Class pairs students with military officers to build mission-critical solutionsBoston MA (SPX) May 15, 2025 On a recent Friday afternoon, Marine Corps General and U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss stood in the front of a crowded MIT classroom in Building 1 and made his case for modernizing America's milit ... more  
From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellitesCanberra, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025 You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the weather. Satellites ar ... more |
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ICEYE to Supply SAR Satellites to Polish Armed ForcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Poland to supply the Polish Armed Forc ... more |
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Orbit Fab Strengthens Advisory Board with Space Command Veterans to Enhance National Security FocusLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 Orbit Fab, known as the Gas Stations in Space company, has appointed Major General Jody A. Merritt, USAF, and Major General Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret.), to its Advisory Board. These seasoned milita ... more  
Space Nuclear Power Corporation Joins Forces with USSF and University of Michigan for Advanced Nuclear PropulsionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) has been selected as a commercial partner to develop advanced fission reactor technology for the Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness a ... more
Spire Global Wins U.S. Space Force Contract Worth Up to $237 MillionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data and analytics, has secured a position on the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ... more  
Transforming Small Satellites with Advanced Wireless Chip for Enhanced ConnectivityTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 14, 2025 Small satellites, typically weighing between 10 and 100 kilograms, are playing a crucial role in advancing global connectivity through satellite constellations. However, these compact satellites oft ... more |
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