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  Berlin (AFP) June 14, 2023 German lawmakers on Wednesday approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defence system from Israel for nearly four billion euros ($4.3 billion). The budget committee in the lower house of parliament gave the green light for an initial payment of 560 million euros, a committee source told AFP. The long-range Arrow 3 system, designed to shoot down missiles above the Earth's atmosphere, is powerful enough to offer protective cover for neighbouring European Union ... read more |
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US military wins 'unimpeded' access to Papua New Guinea basesPort Moresby (AFP) June 15, 2023 The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific. ... more  
Arab states account for quarter of record Israel arms exportsJerusalem (AFP) June 14, 2023 Israeli defence exports hit an all-time high of $12.5 billion last year, with Arab countries that recently established ties accounting for nearly a quarter of purchase contracts, officials said Wednesday. ... more  
Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprintBerlin (AFP) June 14, 2023 Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order. ... more 
Erdogan dampens hopes of Sweden joining NATO in JulyIstanbul (AFP) June 14, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before the Western defence alliance meets in July. ... more |
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  Final Ariane 5 Flight Will Carry German Communications Satellite Into Space  
goTenna's mesh network demonstrates Oahu connectivity for U.S. militaryBrooklyn NY (SPX) Jun 15, 2023 goTenna, the world's leading mobile mesh networking platform, led a demonstration with a U.S. Air Force unit to provide simultaneous mesh network coverage across the entire island of Oahu, Hawaii. T ... more  
Ukraine says one Russian missile, 20 drones downed overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 15, 2023 Ukrainian forces intercepted one cruise missile and 20 explosive drones launched by Russia in its latest nighttime attack, Kyiv said Thursday. ... more |
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U.S. deploys F-22s to Middle East to counter Russia's 'unsafe, unprofessional behavior'Washington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 U.S. F-22 fighter jets have been deployed to the Middle East to counter an increase in "unsafe and unprofessional behavior" by Russia in the region, the military said Wednesday. ... more  
ExLabs awarded Space Force contract for robotic capture systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Exploration Laboratories, ExLabs announces it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract in the amount of $1.7M, focused on Autonomous Capture and Acquisition to investiga ... more 
Key issues that drive US-China rivalryBeijing (AFP) June 15, 2023 Antony Blinken will on Sunday make the first trip to Beijing by a top US diplomat in nearly five years of strained ties between the world's largest economies. ... more 
Key issues straining China-Canada relationsBeijing (AFP) June 15, 2023 Canada has said it is freezing its participation in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, after a former executive alleged that Beijing wields "undue" influence over the multilateral organisation. ... more |
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  Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine  
China navy training ship visits the PhilippinesManila (AFP) June 14, 2023 A Chinese navy training vessel berthed in the Philippines on Wednesday for a rare port visit as the two countries contest reefs and waters in the South China Sea. ... more 
NATO allies must arm Ukraine for offensive: StoltenbergBrussels (AFP) June 14, 2023 NATO Security General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday alliance members must ensure Ukraine keeps getting enough arms to pursue its counter-offensive against Russia, as Kyiv sustains losses in its long-awaited push. ... more |
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No respite for Sudan civilians two months into brutal warKhartoum (AFP) June 14, 2023 Army warplanes bombed the Sudanese city of El Obeid Wednesday, as the country prepared to mark two months of suffering since a power struggle between rival generals plunged the country into a devastating war. ... more 
Mali junta leader discusses security, economy with PutinDakar (AFP) June 14, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin and the head of Mali's junta, Colonel Assimi Goita, discussed security and economic relations between their two countries, both sides reported on Wednesday. ... more  
Satellogic earth observation constellation continues expansion with SpaceX Transporter-8 MissionNew York NY (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), reports that four NewSats Mark-V spacecraft successfully reached low-Earth orbit following a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on June 12th from Vandenberg Space Force Base in C ... more 
Britain-led coalition announces new air defense package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 A Britain-led coalition of 10 European countries has announced a new $116 million air defense package for Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. ... more |
 Germany moves to buy Israeli anti-missile shield for 4bn euros  
Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams rattle USWashington (AFP) June 12, 2023 The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real - an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake. ... more  
Iran's Khamenei urges cooperation with UN nuclear watchdogTehran (AFP) June 11, 2023 Iran's supreme leader on Sunday urged continued cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, while warning against succumbing to "bullying" based on "unfounded claims". ... more |
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Spire enables optical inter-satellite links with reduced data latencyVienna VA (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has made contact with two satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission carrying optical inter-satellite link (OISL) payloads that will significantly reduce data lat ... more 
A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flyingBoston MA (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 In the film "Top Gun: Maverick," Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is charged with training young pilots to complete a seemingly impossible mission - to fly their jets deep into a rocky canyon, stayin ... more 
Aerospacelab's Gregoire satellite launched on Spacex's Falcon 9 Via ExolaunchBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Aerospacelab, the fast-growing small satellite Belgian manufacturer, and Exolaunch, the German-US global supplier of mission management and integration services, are pleased to announce the launch o ... more 
D-Orbit launches 11th orbital transportation mission in yearsFino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Jun 14, 2023 Space logistics and orbital transportation company D-Orbit launched "Above the Sky", the 11 th commercial mission of their proprietary orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) ION Satellite Carrier (ION). The ... more |
 
The Vietnamese octogenarian fighting for Agent Orange victimsHanoi (AFP) June 12, 2023 As a young woman, Tran To Nga was a war correspondent, a prisoner and an activist. Now, at 81, she is waging a court battle against US chemical firms to win justice for the Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange. ... more 
Blinken urges open lines of communication with ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 14, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday for open lines of communication as he spoke with China's foreign minister, ahead of planned face-to-face discussions in Beijing. ... more 
Iran discusses nuclear programme with European diplomats in Abu DhabiTehran (AFP) June 13, 2023 Iran's nuclear negotiator on Tuesday said he had met with diplomats from three European countries in Abu Dhabi to discuss a number of issues including the country's atomic energy programme. ... more 
$321M of U.S. military aid package marks 40th presidential drawdownWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday announced an additional military aid package for Ukraine, valued at as much as $321million. ... more |
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At least 10 dead after Russian missile strikes Zelensky's hometown in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 A Russian missile strike early Tuesday inside the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more as enemy attacks ramped up throughout the country in response to a major counteroffensive. ... more 
NATO begins unprecedented air drill in 'show of strength'Berlin (AFP) June 12, 2023 NATO began its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe on Monday, in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats such as Russia. ... more 
Settling the guidelines to cover the entire life cycle of satellitesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 In a significant step towards sustainable satellite production and operation, microsatellite pioneer Axelspace Corporation has announced the establishment of the "Green Spacecraft Standard 1.0." Thi ... more 
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiateWashington (AFP) June 13, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday that Western-backed Ukraine is "making progress" in its offensive to push Russia back from occupied territories. ... more |
 
Sweden to extradite self-proclaimed PKK supporter to TurkeyStockholm (AFP) June 12, 2023 Sweden on Monday agreed to extradite to Turkey a man convicted of drug trafficking who also supported the pro-Kurdish PKK, a first since Stockholm's NATO bid was stalled by Ankara. ... more  
6,000 Myanmar civilians killed in 20 months post coup: reportOslo (AFP) June 13, 2023 More than 6,000 civilians were killed in Myanmar in the first 20 months after the February 2021 military coup, a report published Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute of Oslo said. ... more 
Israel strikes hit near Damascus: Syrian state mediaDamascus (AFP) June 14, 2023 Israel carried out air strikes near Damascus early Wednesday, wounding a Syrian soldier, state news agency SANA said. ... more  
UN chief proposes code to tackle 'grave' misinformationUnited Nations, United States (AFP) June 12, 2023 Alarm over advancements in artificial intelligence must not obscure the "grave" harm already being done by digital platforms rife with misinformation, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday, as he proposed an international code of conduct. ... more |
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France uncovers sophisticated Russian disinformation campaignWashington DC (UPI) Jun 14, 2023 The French government says it has uncovered a sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign targeting multiple European states in an effort to diminish western support for Ukraine. ... more 
Nuclear arms spending, arsenals swell as global tensions growGeneva (AFP) June 12, 2023 The world's nuclear powers, and China in particular, increased investment in their arsenals for a third consecutive year in 2022 amid swelling geopolitical tensions, two reports showed Monday. ... more 
China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions growStockholm (AFP) June 11, 2023 The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year and other atomic powers continued to modernise theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said Monday. ... more 
Thales to buy Australian cybersecurity firm TesserentParis (AFP) June 13, 2023 Thales has signed an agreement to acquire Australian cybersecurity firm Tesserent, the French defence contractor announced Tuesday. ... more |
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