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  Tehran (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 Iran's Revolutionary Guards "successfully" launched a new military imaging satellite on Wednesday, state media reported, in the latest display of its aerospace technology which has sparked Western concern. "The Nour-3 imaging satellite... was successfully placed in orbit 450 kilometres (280 miles) above earth," the IRNA news agency said, quoting Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour. He said it was carried by the three-stage Qassed satellite carrier, which also launched predecessors Nour-2 ... read more |
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Korea on 'brink of nuclear war,' North warns UNUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 North Korea told the United Nations on Tuesday that the peninsula was at risk of nuclear war, as it blamed what it called hostility by the United States. ... more 
UN chief cites 'madness' of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of warUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of "annihilation" to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war. ... more  
U.S. signs agreement to help Poland modernize its militaryWashington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2021 The U.S. State Department has signed a $2 billion direct loan agreement with Poland to modernize its defense, days after the country said it would stop giving military hardware to Ukraine. ... more  
BlueHalo expands US satellite operation capacity under Space Force SCAR ProgramAlbuquerque NM (SPX) Sep 27, 2023 BlueHalo recently hosted U.S. Space Force officials and federal legislative leaders for a successful milestone demonstration of its BADGER system, a multi-band, deployable ground terminal that enabl ... more |
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US army chief and allies discuss Asia-Pacific in IndiaNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met in India Tuesday to discuss threats facing the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of concern at an increasingly assertive China. ... more |
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China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reefBeijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipino fishermen from the area. ... more 
Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed watersSouth China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more 
North Korea to expel US soldier Travis King: KCNASeoul (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the border from the South in July, the KCNA state news agency said on Wednesday. ... more 
'Too bad, Vladimir': Hillary Clinton taunts Putin on NATO growthWashington (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Tuesday taunted her old nemesis, Russian President Vladimir Putin, over the expansion of NATO since his invasion of Ukraine. ... more |
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  Duke Field breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging station  
Zenno and D-to develop superconducting electromagnetsAuckland NZ (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of world-first superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company leader in ... more |
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First batch of U.S. Abrams tanks arrive in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2021 The first shipment of long-awaited U.S.-made Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday night, as Kyiv seeks to use them in its slow-moving counteroffensive to expel Russian forces from its borders. ... more  
Niger regime wants 'negotiated framework' for French army pulloutNiamey, Niger (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 Niger's coup leaders are demanding a "negotiated framework" for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, which Paris says will be completed by the end of the year. ... more 
French news outlet Jeune Afrique protests Burkina suspensionOuagadougou (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 French media outlet Jeune Afrique protested Tuesday after Burkina Faso's junta-led government suspended its print and online operations in the country after the publication of two articles about tensions within the military. ... more 
China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul. ... more |
 China will oppose 'wanton expansion of military alliances': FM 
Ratifying Sweden's NATO bid not "urgent": Hungary's OrbanBudapest (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday that ratifying Sweden's NATO bid was not "urgent", accusing the Nordic country of having challenged the country's "democratic nature". ... more |
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AFRL develops a RIPL in communications to drive future fightNational Harbor MD (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 One of the technologies the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, showcased during the 2023 Air and Space Force's Air, Space and Cyber conference Sept. 11-13 ... more 
EU trade chief warns China data laws could have 'unintended consequences'Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 The EU trade commissioner warned Tuesday that Chinese regulations governing the transfer of data out of the country, including a revised anti-espionage law, could have "unintended consequences". ... more 
Philippine Coast Guard says 'successfully removes' barrier at disputed reefManila (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed to stop Filipinos accessing the traditional fishing ground. ... more 
China slams US sanctions over Iran aircraft programmeBeijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 Beijing said on Tuesday it "firmly opposes" American sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals the US Treasury Department says have connections to Iran's drone and military aircraft development. ... more |
South Korea stages first military parade in a decadeSeoul (AFP) Sept 26, 2023 South Korea staged its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of plummeting ties with nuclear-armed North Korea. ... more  
Northrop Grumman to deliver in country maintenance for the Triton UAV sustainmentCanberra, Australia (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) following the Australian government's ... more 
How L3Harris' multirole approach to EW enables superior mission agilityWashington DC (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 In the dynamic, constantly evolving and fast-paced world that we live in today, it's not uncommon or unreasonable for people to expect to achieve multiple things at once. As the technology we turn t ... more 
Tech firms roll back misinformation curbs ahead of 2024 pollsWashington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 As a global election season widely expected to be mired in misinformation and falsehoods fast approaches, the big US-based tech platforms are walking back policies meant to curb them, stoking alarm. ... more |
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2 killed, serious infrastructure damaged as Russian missile, drone strikes target OdessaWashington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023 Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault against Odessa in southern Ukraine in the early hours of Monday, killing at least two people, cutting power and badly damaging the city's port, including grain handling facilities, the Ukrainian military said. ... more  
ISIS official captured in northern Syria helicopter raid: USWashington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023 U.S. military officials on Monday announced the capture of a man believed to be an official involved in the operations of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria. ... more  
Nagorno Karabakh capitulation sparks exodusGoris, Armenia (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 "I have lost what I held most dear - my country." So runs the sad refrain of thousands of residents of Nagorno Karabakh after the predominantly Armenian enclave inside Azerbaijan fell to the Azeri military. ... more 
U.N. report accuses Russia of 'widespread and systematic' torture in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023 A United Nations commission accused the Russian forces on Monday of "widespread and systematic" use of torture during its invasion of Ukraine, along with other war crimes, including purposely attacking civilians and non-military infrastructure. ... more |
Ukraine war pushes NATO to bolster drone-tackling expertiseVredepeel, Netherlands (AFP) Sept 23, 2023 A small drone flits over opened earth, and an explosion appears on the video feed. ... more  
China's recent military activities 'abnormal': Taiwan defence ministerTaipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week. ... more 
China's position on Ukraine war 'affecting country's image': EU commissionerBeijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 China's stance on the Russian war in Ukraine is affecting the country's image, the European Union trade commissioner warned on Monday, saying Beijing's refusal to condemn the invasion poses a "reputational risk". ... more 
Milley: America's 'lightning rod' top officerWashington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023 General Mark Milley faced repeated crises at home and abroad during a tumultuous term as America's top military officer, becoming one of the most well-known and controversial people to hold the position in years. ... more |
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Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters South China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 24, 2023 Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more 
U.S. is 'directly at war' with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov saysWashington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 The United States is "directly at war" with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday, after the close of the high-level week of the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. ... more 
'Quad' FMs voice opposition to arms deal between Russia, North KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 The United States, Australia, India and Japan have called for stronger security cooperation between nations in an effort to deter a potential weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. ... more 
Missiles strike Crimean port of Sevastopol for second consecutive dayWashington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 The Crimean city of Sevastopol, headquarters to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was hit by rocket attacks for a second consecutive day on Saturday, its Russian-installed governor said. ... more |
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