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No surprise if N.Korea conducts new nuclear test, US says![]() Washington (AFP) July 16, 2023 The United States would not be surprised if North Korea conducts another nuclear test, following the regime's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile this past week, a senior White House official said Sunday. "I have been concerned for some time that North Korea would conduct what would be its seventh nuclear test going back multiple administrations. And I remain concerned about that," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CBS talk show "Face the Nation" in an interview. "I don't ... read more |
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman secure further hypersonic weapon development contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Raytheon, an RTX business entity, and Northrop Grumman Corporation have obtained a subsequent contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to progress in the field of air-brea ... more
DARPA seeks to enhance decision-making with collaborative knowledge curationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 In an attempt to unravel the complex interactions within socioeconomic systems, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking ideas on how to partially automate the process of kno ... more
Vanguard of stealth technology over many decadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 For three decades, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, an innovative product of Northrop Grumman, has been the bedrock of stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force. Its commendable service was celebrated ... more
China and Russia to hold joint naval drillsBeijing (AFP) July 16, 2023 Chinese naval vessels set sail this weekend to participate in joint manoeuvres with the Russian military, Chinese defence authorities said Sunday. ... more |
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'Committed' to peace, Colombia paramilitary leader tells AFPSierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Colombia (AFP) July 14, 2023 In his first-ever on-camera interview, a Colombian paramilitary leader known as Camilo told AFP his organization - accused of crimes against civilians - was committed to peace talks with the government. ... more |
US Air Force suspends personnel moves, bonuses over funding shortfallWashington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023 A funding shortfall, due to higher-than-expected costs, is forcing the U.S. Air Force to suspend thousands of airmen's moves and bonuses through September. ... more
Suspect in murder of Russian recruitment official held pending trialMoscow (AFP) July 13, 2023 A Russian court on Thursday ordered the extended detention of a suspect in the murder of a military recruitment official and former submarine commander. ... more
Paraguay's Pena says Taiwan ties make 'more sense' than ChinaTaipei (AFP) July 15, 2023 Paraguay's formal ties with Taiwan make "more sense" than recognising China, and will be a greater boost to development in the South American nation, president-elect Santiago Pena said Saturday. ... more
Swedish top court blocks extradition of two wanted by TurkeyStockholm (AFP) July 13, 2023 Sweden's Supreme Court said Thursday it was blocking the extradition of two people wanted by Turkey for involvement in the so-called Gulen movement, a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm's NATO membership. ... more |
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Iraq patriarch leaves Baghdad as tensions with president soarBaghdad (AFP) July 15, 2023 A prominent Iraqi Christian leader announced Saturday he would leave Baghdad for the autonomous Kurdistan region, denouncing the president's role in a "disgusting" campaign against him. ... more |
WormGPT tool for criminals discovered by cybersecurity firmWashington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2023 A cybersecurity firm discovered a new generative artificial intelligence tool called WormGPT that is being sold to criminals. Another firm created a malicious generative AI tool called PoisonGPT to test how the technology can be used to intentionally spread fake news online. ... more
Sudan army to resume truce talks: government sourceWad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 15, 2023 Sudanese army representatives have returned to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for talks with their paramilitary foes, a government source said Saturday as the war between rival generals entered its fourth month. ... more
UK defence secretary 'to quit before next govt reshuffle'London (AFP) July 15, 2023 UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview published on Saturday that he will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle and not contest the next general election. ... more
Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, GoogleWashington (AFP) July 12, 2023 Elon Musk on Wednesday launched his own artificial intelligence company, xAI, as he seeks to compete with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT - a program he accuses of being politically biased and irresponsible. ... more |
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UN warns Sudan faces 'full-scale civil war' as air raid kills 22Wad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 10, 2023 Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a "full-scale civil war" that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warned Sunday, after an air strike on a residential area killed around two dozen civilians. ... more |
Paraguay's president-elect vows to be 'on the side' of TaiwanTaipei (AFP) July 12, 2023 Paraguay's incoming president Santiago Pena said Wednesday the country would stand by Taiwan's side for the duration of his five-year term, reaffirming it as Taipei's lone diplomatic ally in South America. ... more
Sudan violence rages as paramilitaries deny Darfur war crimesWad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 16, 2023 Air strikes pummelled Khartoum on Sunday and fighting raged in Sudan's western Darfur region, witnesses said, as a three-month war between the army and rival paramilitaries showed no signs of abating. ... more
Uniting Europe: DLR Spearheads Responsive Satellite Deployment NetworkBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The rapidly expanding realm of information technology is ever-dependent on unobstructed access to space-based data and communication networks, bringing the need for technical mechanisms that can saf ... more
Space Systems Command releases National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Draft RFPLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 In a recent announcement, the Space Systems Command (SSC) reported that it has issued a second round of draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3. The ... more |
N. Korea leader's sister warns of 'overwhelming nuclear deterrence'Seoul (AFP) July 14, 2023 The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned on Friday of "overwhelming nuclear deterrence" unless the United States drops what she called its "hostile policy" against Pyongyang, state media reported. ... more
Blinken: US, allies to 'defend against any aggression' from North KoreaJakarta (AFP) July 14, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday the United States would defend allies from North Korean "aggression", with Japan and South Korea joining a call to punish Pyongyang for its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. ... more
US, EU assail Russia in rare meeting in Southeast AsiaJakarta (AFP) July 14, 2023 The US and European Union's top diplomats on Friday assailed Russia's foreign minister as being negative and unconstructive in a rare sit-down appearance with him at a Southeast Asian gathering in Jakarta. ... more
China's top diplomat calls on India to meet "halfway" on border issueBeijing (AFP) July 15, 2023 China's top diplomat urged India to focus on "common interests" and meet China "halfway" to defuse border tensions between Asia's most populous neighbours, the Chinese foreign ministry said Saturday. ... more |
RTX secures $117M contract with US Army for Advanced Targeting Sensor SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 RTX, a leading defense technology company, has been awarded a substantial contract worth $117.5 million by the U.S. Army for the production of advanced targeting sensor systems. This significant dev ... more
Ministry of Defence Acquires 1,000th Landshield Anti-Jam System from Raytheon UKLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Raytheon UK revealed this Friday that the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has procured its 1,000th unit of the Landshield anti-jam system, marking a significant stage in the company's ong ... more
Muon Space awarded additional funding from AFLMC and DIU to collect space weather dataMountain View CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 Muon Space has been awarded an option to their contract with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLMC)'s Weather Systems Branch and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to collect ionospheric data ... more
China's methane-fueled rocket achieves global first with successful orbital insertionSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The first successful orbital mission of a methane-fueled rocket has been accomplished by China, a significant breakthrough in the utilization of low-cost and environmentally friendly liquid propella ... more |
Advanced Space Commemorates One Year Since CAPSTONE SeparationWashington DC (SPX) Jul 11, 2023 It's been one year since CAPSTONE separated from its launch vehicle to become the first commercial spacecraft operating at the Moon. Advanced Space is grateful to our team members and proud of all t ... more
Aerojet Rocketdyne unveils cutting-edge solid rocket motor for Kratos' Zeus ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 Aerojet Rocketdyne has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Zeus 1, an advanced stage 1 Large Solid Rocket Motor (LSRM) designed for Kratos' ambitious Zeus program. Following a ... more
CASIC plans new satellite network by 2030Beijing (XNA) Jul 14, 2023 China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), a leading Chinese space contractor has revealed plans to create an expansive remote-sensing satellite network by the end of this decade. The ... more
China begins construction of ultra-low orbit satellite constellationWuhan (XNA) Jul 13, 2023 The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC) has announced the official start to the construction of an ultra-low orbit satellite constellation. The CASIC made the anno ... more |
Hughes Partners with Netskope to Launch Managed SASE Solution for Small to Medium EnterprisesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), in collaboration with Netskope, a leading Security Access Service Edge (SASE) provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking Managed SASE solution for small to medium ... more
ITU Radio Regulations Board approves waiver for Rivada LEO constellationMunich, Germany (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 Rivada Space Networks reports that the ITU's Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year. The ITU waiver process seeks clea ... more
India launches rocket to land spacecraft on MoonSriharikota, India (AFP) July 14, 2023 India on Friday launched a rocket seeking to land an unmanned spacecraft on the surface of the Moon, a live feed showed, its second attempt to become only the fourth country to do so. ... more
Japan rocket engine explodes during test: officialTokyo (AFP) July 14, 2023 A Japanese rocket engine exploded during a test on Friday, an official said, in the latest blow to the country's space agency. ... more |
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