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  Toulouse, France (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 European aerospace company Airbus, in partnership with Thales Alenia Space, successfully launched SYRACUSE 4B, a secure military communications satellite, from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. This launch marked the last mission of Ariane 5, the European heavy launcher. SYRACUSE 4B joins SYRACUSE 4A in orbit, with both satellites forming the space component of SYRACUSE IV, the fourth generation secure military satellite communications system. This system is intended for use by the ... read more |
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Biden tells Swedish PM 'looking forward' to NATO bid's approvalWashington (AFP) July 5, 2023 US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday that he is "looking forward" to Sweden's stalled NATO membership bid winning final approval, as the Western alliance prepares for next week's summit. ... more 
Four arrested in Hong Kong for supporting fugitives: policeHong Kong (AFP) July 5, 2023 Hong Kong police arrested four men on Wednesday for allegedly supporting people living abroad who "endanger national security", according to a statement. ... more  
CENTCOM: Russian jets harassed U.S. drones in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 6, 2021 Three Russian fighters jets harassed U.S. drones in Syria, forcing the American aircraft to conduct evasive measures, the U.S. Central Command said, making it the latest in a series of incidents by Russia in the Middle East that American officials have condemned as unprofessional and dangerous. ... more  
Lithuania says NATO summit will offer Ukraine 'a lot'Vilnius (AFP) July 6, 2023 The president of Lithuania, which will host next week's NATO summit, said he expected the talks to satisfy Ukraine as it seeks a clear invitation to join the defence alliance. ... more |
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  Pentagon aims to shore up security after damaging leak 
France set to allow police to spy through phonesParis (AFP) July 6, 2023 French police should be able to spy on suspects by remotely activating the camera, microphone and GPS of their phones and other devices, lawmakers agreed late Wednesday. ... more |
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Israel ends large-scale West Bank raid that left 13 deadJenin, Palestinian Territories (AFP) July 5, 2023 Israel's army Wednesday declared the end of a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank that killed 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier over the previous two days. ... more  
Missing Israeli-Russian academic held in Iraq: Israeli PM's officeJerusalem (AFP) July 5, 2023 An Israeli-Russian academic who had been missing in Iraq for months is being held by the pro-Iran armed faction Kataeb Hezbollah, the Israeli prime minister's office announced on Wednesday. ... more  
U.N. watchdog: No evidence of explosives at Ukraine nuclear plantWashington DC (UPI) Jul 5, 2023 The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said it did not find evidence of mines or other explosives planted at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Russia and Ukraine accused each other of planning to sabotage the facility. ... more  
Pilot killed as fighter jet crashes during Venezuela exerciseCaracas (AFP) July 2, 2023 A pilot was killed Sunday when a Russian-made fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area in northern Venezuela during practice exercises ahead of a parade to mark the country's independence, President Nicolas Maduro said. ... more |
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SmartSat CRC Pledges $7M for Autonomous AI Spacecraft DevelopmentAdelaide, Australia (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 The three-year project, Spacecraft Autonomy and Onboard AI for Next Generation Space Systems, known as SCARLET-a, will bring together eight SmartSat partners: Airbus, Asension, Deakin University, De ... more |
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Rivada Space Networks joins Astra Carta Initiative for Global Space SustainabilityMunich, Germany (SPX) Jul 03, 2023 Rivada Space Networks has joined the #Astra Carta initiative to accelerate space sustainability. Launched by the Sustainable Markets organization, Astra Carta brings to reality a vision for space su ... more  
State Dept. report on chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal finds fault with planningWashington DC (UPI) Jul 1, 2023 The administrations of Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden failed to properly consider a worst-case scenario when planning for a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a long-awaited official report. ... more 
US court limits officials' contacts with social media firmsWashington (AFP) July 5, 2023 A US federal court on Tuesday restricted some top officials and agencies of President Joe Biden's administration from meeting and communicating with social media companies to moderate their content, a ruling that could curtail government efforts to fight online falsehoods. ... more 
China's sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effectBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2023 A revised law dramatically expanding China's definition of espionage came into force on Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security. ... more |
 Rebels attacked Chinese convoy in Myanmar: junta 
Colombia, rebels to suspend attacks ahead of formal truceBogota (AFP) July 4, 2023 Colombia and a leftist rebel army said they will stop attacking each other starting Thursday ahead of a ceasefire due to begin next month. ... more |
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'Thin-armoured' French tanks impractical for attacks, says Ukraine commanderDonetsk Region, Ukraine (AFP) July 2, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked French leader Emmanuel Macron for sending light combat tanks to Kyiv, and Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov was filmed riding in one. ... more  
Swiss want in on Germany's Sky Shield planGeneva (AFP) July 4, 2023 Switzerland, known for its military neutrality, announced Tuesday its intention to join Germany's European Sky Shield project, which was launched last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
China Achieves Milestone in Satellite-to-ground Laser CommunicationsBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 03, 2023 The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in partnership with the Changguang Satellite Technology, successfully conducted a satellite-to-ground ... more  
Zelensky says Russia planning 'dangerous provocations' at nuclear plantKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 4, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Russia was planning "dangerous provocations" at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. ... more |
 
Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had 'no military utility': SeoulSeoul (AFP) July 5, 2023 North Korea's first spy satellite had "no military utility" at all, South Korea said Wednesday after analysing its wreckage. ... more 
Turkey says will not be pressured over Sweden's NATO bidIstanbul (AFP) July 4, 2023 Turkey warned Tuesday it will not be pressured into backing Sweden's bid to join NATO and said it was still assessing whether the Nordic country's entry would help or hurt the bloc. ... more 
Xi urges Shanghai alliance solidarity, Putin praises supportNew Delhi (AFP) July 4, 2023 China's Xi Jinping urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai alliance states on Tuesday to boost ties and resist sanctions, as Vladimir Putin thanked the bloc for support during a failed rebellion. ... more  
Russia vowed 'unstinting support' after end of UN mission: MaliBamako (AFP) June 30, 2023 Russia has renewed its "unstinting support" for Mali after the end of the UN peacekeeping mission in the desert state, Bamako's foreign ministry said Friday. ... more |
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AU force in Somalia completes first phase of drawdownMogadishu (AFP) July 1, 2023 The African Union force in conflict-torn Somalia said it has completed the first phase of a troop reduction aimed at eventually putting security fully in the hands of the national army and police. ... more 
NATO approves extension of Stoltenberg's mandate as secretary generalWashington DC (UPI) Jul 4, 2023 NATO announced Tuesday it has extended the mandate Jens Stoltenberg as the alliance's secretary general for another year. ... more 
Disinformation researchers lament 'chilling' US legal campaignWashington (AFP) July 5, 2023 The study of disinformation has emerged as a political lightning rod in the United States, with conservative advocates launching a sweeping legal offensive that researchers fighting falsehoods denounce as an intimidation campaign ahead of the 2024 election. ... more  
Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' manoeuvresManila (AFP) July 5, 2023 The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday accused Chinese patrol vessels of blocking two of its boats in the disputed South China Sea, describing their actions as "very dangerous". ... more |
Israeli operation in West Bank officially over, as Israel strikes GazaJerusalem (AFP) July 5, 2023 Israel's army on Wednesday declared the end of a two-day operation in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank during which 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed. ... more 
Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, FinlandWashington (AFP) July 2, 2023 US President Joe Biden will head to Europe in a week for a three-nation trip, including a NATO summit, focused on reinforcing the international coalition backing Ukraine as it pursues a counteroffensive against Russia. ... more 
CIA director says US won''t 'waste' chance to recruit Russians disaffected by warWashington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2023 The director of the CIA delivered a wide-ranging speech in Britain on Saturday in which he said the spy agency will not waste the chance to recruit Russians disaffected by President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and called China the "biggest geopolitical and intelligence rival" of the United States. ... more 
Hong Kong unlicensed pro-democracy radio station goes off-airHong Kong (AFP) June 30, 2023 A Hong Kong radio station that has aired pro-democracy shows without a licence for nearly 18 years held its last broadcast on Friday, citing difficulties operating in a "dangerous" political landscape. ... more |
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Ukraine's top general urges more arms for offensive: mediaWashington (AFP) June 30, 2023 Ukraine's counteroffensive plans are hobbled by the lack of adequate firepower, from modern fighter jets to artillery ammunition, the country's military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny said in an interview published Friday. ... more 
Drone strikes hit Wagner base in Libya: military sourceTripoli (AFP) June 30, 2023 Drone strikes hit an airbase in eastern Libya used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner early Friday without causing any casualties, a military official told AFP. ... more  
Virginia Tech leads multi-institution research on polymeric solid fuel combustionBlacksburg VA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 Fascination surrounding spaceflight and rockets is at an all-time high. Sites near launchpads draw crowds of spectators, eager to witness the flash of fire and feel the vibrations as the rumble of t ... more 
Israel to buy F-35 fighter jets from U.S.Washington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2023 Israel will purchase more than two dozen F-35 fighter jets from the United States, in a multibillion-dollar deal that will expand the Middle Eastern country's fleet of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft by 50%, its ministry of defense said Sunday. ... more |
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