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  Seoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the United States led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions. A rocket carrying the satellite blasted off Tuesday night from North Phyongan province and "accurately put the reconnaissance satellite 'Malligyong-1' on its orbit", state-run news agency KCNA reported. Images in state media showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiling and wavi ... read more |
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Korean space race? North and South chase spy satellitesSeoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully put its first military surveillance satellite into orbit, with the South also preparing to send up its first spy satellite later this month. ... more  
Lockheed Martin opens $16.5M Missile Defense LabLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant development for the U.S. missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, unveiled a new state-of-the-art engineerin ... more  
US 'strongly condemns' N. Korean space launchWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 The White House on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea over its space launch, calling it a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions that could destabilize the region. ... more  
MDA initiates work on a new digital satellite constellationBrampton, Canada (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has received an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) contract from an undisclose ... more |
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Cold, mud and mice: Ukraine enters second winter of warNear Bakhmut, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 In a heated shelter near the eastern front line, Ukrainian serviceman, Dmytro, looked on as a mouse sniffed the air and then scuttled behind plastic sheeting insulating the walls and ceiling. ... more |
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Overnight Russian attacks kill at least two civilians: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 Two civilians died in Russia's latest overnight barrage of drones and missiles, which hit a hospital, a building at a mine and other civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, Kyiv said on Tuesday. ... more 
Pentagon chief and German DM tell Zelensky in for the 'long haul' in UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver. ... more 
Committee to Protect Journalists: At least 53 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas warWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 At least 53 journalists and media workers have been killed since Oct. 7, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. ... more 
U.N.: Civilian deaths in Ukraine war surpass 10,000Washington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 The United Nations on Tuesday reported that more than 10,000 civilians have died in Ukraine since Russia invaded in early 2022. ... more |
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  Ukraine fires cyber defence chief and deputy 
Canadian claims he was used by Ottawa for intelligence gathering in ChinaOttawa (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 A Sino-Canadian row reared its head on Monday after one of two Canadians jailed by China for nearly three years claimed he was unwittingly used for intelligence gathering and is seeking compensation from Ottawa. ... more |
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Philippines announces start of joint patrols with US forcesManila (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country on Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos said, as the countries seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. ... more 
China, Australia in fierce exchange over naval incidentBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 China and Australia on Monday exchanged charges of reckless behavior following an incident off Japan in which Canberra said a Chinese warship emitted sonar pulses that injured one of its naval divers. ... more  
Navy aircraft with 9 crew members crashes into water off HawaiiWashington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2021 A large U.S. Navy plane with nine crew members on board overshot its runway in Hawaii on Monday and crashed into the water, according to military officials who said there were no casualties. ... more 
Spire Global launches innovative constellation management platformBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant advancement for the satellite services industry, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a frontrunner in space-based data, analytics, and space services, has unveiled its latest innovatio ... more |
 Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South Australia  
ReOrbit's Report Highlights Software-First Satellites as Key Growth Drivers in Space IndustryBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 The global space sector is witnessing a significant transformation, fueled by new supply and demand dynamics, disruptive innovations, and transformational business models. As reported in the recentl ... more |
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UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travelArlington TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher has received a NASA grant to use rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) for in-space propulsion to make them more efficient, compact and ... more 
Northrop Grumman completes CDR for SDA's Tranche 1 Tracking LayerChurch Falls VA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Developme ... more  
Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile completes shortest-range flight testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. Army's long-range precision strike capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully completed a pivotal production qualification flight test of the Pr ... more 
PAC-3 integrates with LTAMDS RadarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for U.S. missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) has been successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Def ... more |
Chinese livestreamer says missing boss has been arrestedShanghai (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 Leading Chinese livestreaming platform DouYu said Tuesday its boss had been arrested, after having not been seen in public for weeks and following an investigation into illegal content on the site. ... more 
Xi urges release of civilian detainees; S.Africa with BRICS backs Gaza cease fireBeijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the release of civilian detainees and an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, state media said, as the Chinese President addressed a virtual summit of fellow BRICS leaders. ... more  
Fresh US air strikes kill five pro-Iran fighters in IraqBaghdad (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 US fighter jets struck two targets in Iraq early on Wednesday killing five pro-Iran fighters in retaliation for repeated attacks on US troops in Iraq by Iran-backed groups, US and Iraqi sources said. ... more 
China welcomes Israel-Hamas truce dealBeijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 China welcomed on Wednesday a truce deal between Israel and Hamas, after they reached an agreement on a four-day humanitarian pause in exchange for the release of 50 hostages in Gaza. ... more |
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Philippines vows not to surrender 'square inch' of territoryManila (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos insisted his country would not give up "a single square inch of our territory", as Manila seeks to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. ... more 
NATO chief warns of 'malign' Russian intereference in BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. ... more 
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US supportKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a bid to stem Ukrainian concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver. ... more  
Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mateTaipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's former envoy to the United States and self-described "cat warrior", was named Monday as the running mate to presidential frontrunner Lai Ching-te for the island's January elections. ... more |
China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusationBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 China said Monday its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers. ... more
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, toll at 64; Under Gaza hospital 55-metre tunnel foundJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 The Israeli army said Sunday five more soldiers had been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, raising the number of troop deaths there to 64 since the war began. ... more 
China FM says 'urgent' steps needed to ease Gaza crisisBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the world must "act urgently" to calm the Israel-Hamas war as he hosted diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations in Beijing. ... more
Special forces veteran on front line in Israel's information warJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 For the past six weeks, khaki-clad Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has appeared on Israeli television every evening: the commando-turned-communicator has become the face of Israel's war effort in Gaza. ... more |
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NATO chief warns of 'malign' Russian interference in BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. ... more  
US approves new Ukraine aid despite Congress impasseWashington (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 The United States on Monday approved another $100 million in military aid to Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited, despite an impasse in Congress in approving wider funding. ... more 
Gaza health ministry: 12 killed in Israeli shelling of Indonesian Hospital, tanks close inWashington DC (UPI) Nov 20, 2021 At least 12 people were killed overnight in Israeli shelling of Gaza's Indonesian Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip with hundreds hemmed in inside as Israeli forces close in on the facility, Gaza authorities said. ... more 
Iraq PM rejects resignation of three cabinet ministersBaghdad (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday refused to accept the resignation of three cabinet ministers who stepped down over the dismissal of the parliament speaker. ... more |
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