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The Obama administration is planning a series of "game changing" moves on the issue of global nuclear disarmament, members of an international commission said at the weekend.
"I think it's fair to say that we are pushing at a reasonably open door on all these issues," Gareth Evans of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament told reporters Sunday after ... read more 
Washington (UPI) Feb 18, 2009 It's more bad news for the Airbus 400M: Europe's planned showpiece heavy military air transport aircraft is now nearly four years behind schedule and almost $6.5 billion over budget. The aircraft was planned to be the first 21st century, major military airlifter that could compete in the international arms market with the venerable veteran giants from the United States: the Boeing ... more
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Herat, Afghanistan (AFP) Feb 18, 2009Afghan authorities said Wednesday that at least 13 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a US-led air strike on militants, prompting the military to order an inquiry. The latest charges of civilian casualties from foreign operations follow tensions on the issue between Kabul and Washington, its main military backer in an escalating fight against a Taliban insurgency. ... more 
London (AFP) Feb 18, 2009Syria has increased activity at a suspected chemical weapons production site, a move likely to increase tension with Israel, Jane's defence information group said Wednesday. Satellite imagery of the Al Safir site in northwest Syria does not suggest that Damascus is arming for an offensive but will fuel concern in neighbouring Israel, the respected group said. "The satellite imagery that ... more  
Washington (UPI) Feb 18, 2009 Despite Moscow's assurances of support and cooperation in efforts to defeat the Taliban, Russia appears to be working hard to undermine NATO supply lines to the troops in Afghanistan. The coalition forces have used part of Manas Air Base as a military airfield since December 2001. They have set up semi-permanent hangars, aircraft maintenance facilities and a cargo depot, as well as ... more  
Beijing (AFP) Feb 18, 2009Hillary Clinton arrives for her first China visit as US Secretary of State on Friday hoping to take what she has called an essential relationship to a new level. The former First Lady has called for broadened contact beyond the perceived heavy focus on trade under former president George W. Bush's administration that was highlighted by a twice-yearly economic dialogue. While economic tie ... more |
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Italy challenges EU over key climate toolRome (AFP) Mar 6, 2026 Italy is once again challenging the EU's green transition, pushing for an overhaul of the bloc's carbon trading scheme and changing the way the tool operates to try to cut electricity bills. ... more  
Swiss vote down proposal for massive 'climate fund'Geneva (AFP) Mar 8, 2026 Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a proposal to create a multibillion-dollar climate fund aimed at combating global warming and its consequences, voting against it by a large margin. ... more 
AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needsNew York (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Seven US tech giants at the forefront of artificial intelligence committed Wednesday to offset the costs of their increased electricity needs through investments in energy infrastructure. ... more 
  
CesiumAstro buys Vidrovr to embed AI across satellite communicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2026 CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr in a move to integrate artificial intelligence directly into its space communications systems, payloads, and satellite platforms, extending AI-driven analytics and r ... more 
Behind Space Innovation The Growing Role of Outsourcing ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2026 Explore the reasons outsourcing has become the norm in space innovation. Discover how it helps teams reduce turnaround times, lower costs and improve results within a short time. ... more 
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan mineralsCaracas (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals. ... more
  
Left, right and faithful unite to demand human control over AIWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 A coalition spanning US conservative figure Steve Bannon, progressives, labor unions and faith groups announced Wednesday a joint declaration of principles on artificial intelligence, framing the effort as a pushback against what they called Silicon Valley's reckless deployment of AI. ... more 
Europe should focus on industrial AI, SAP saysWalldorf, Germany (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Europe should focus on competing in industrial AI, a top executive at German software giant SAP said, as the continent plays catch-up in the race for the cutting-edge technology against the United States and China. ... more 
Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikesParis, France (AFP) Mar 7, 2026 The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated. ... more
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Goleta CA (SPX) Feb 19, 2009The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a $5.5 million contract for a technology maturation study of next-generation jammer capability. The Next Generation Jammer program will support the Navy's airborne electronic attack requirements by developing innovative ways of tactical jamming against current and future threats from the EA-18G aircraft as the target platform. ... more 
Richardson TX (SPX) Feb 19, 2009The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company a single source indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $180 million to procure, deliver, maintain and provide logistical support to the Medium Range Thermal Bi-Ocular program through 2014. The MRTB is a stand-alone, lightweight, observation and targeting device used by Marines in all lighting conditions, including total darkness ... more 
Washington (AFP) Feb 18, 2009President Barack Obama's decision to send more US troops to Aghanistan may not be enough to halt the momentum of a violent insurgency that dominates large swathes of the impoverished country, experts said on Wednesday. Obama approved the deployment of 17,000 troops for the coming months even as his administration scrambles to craft a new strategy to tackle a rejuvenated insurgency led by Tal ... more 
Seoul (AFP) Feb 18, 2009North Korea is operating a secret underground plant to make nuclear bombs from highly enriched uranium (HEU) despite denying that such a programme exists, a South Korean newspaper said Wednesday. Dong-A Ilbo, quoting an unnamed senior government source, said South Korea and the United States have shared intelligence on the plant in Yongbyon district. Seoul's National Intelligence Service ... more |
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