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Millennium Space Systems completes CDR for Missile Track Custody Space Vehicle![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Millennium Space Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace giant Boeing [NYSE: BA], has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Missile Track Custody (MTC) space vehicle with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR), a crucial phase in the project, less than a year after receiving the green light to proceed. The MTC project is a cornerstone of the United States' missile defense strategy. Col. Heather Bogstie, senior materiel leader for the SSC Space Sensing Resilien ... read more |
Lockheed Martin aims for rapid on-orbit operations with Electronically Steerable AntennaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a renowned leader in the aerospace and defense sector, recently announced a significant step forward in space technology with the upcoming launch of a wideband Electroni ... more
Tackling the Growing Challenge of Space DebrisSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 As humanity ventures deeper into the realm of space exploration and commercialization, the threat posed by space debris has escalated, demanding urgent attention and innovative solutions. The year 2 ... more
WVU Team Tackles Radio Interference in Astronomy with NSF FundingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 In a significant stride towards enhancing the clarity of astronomical observations, researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are pioneering methods to combat the pervasive issue of human-made r ... more
Wenchang Set to Become China's Premier Commercial Space Launch Hub by Next YearSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Wenchang, a city in South China's Hainan province, is rapidly establishing itself as the forefront of China's burgeoning commercial space industry. The city, known for the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch ... more |
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![]() Impatient NATO allies push Turkey over Sweden delay
NATO allies vow to stay firm on arming UkraineBrussels (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 NATO members on Tuesday urged each other not to let up in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, amid doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the ground. ... more |
N.Korea defends satellite launch at UN as Kim takes images of White HouseUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 North Korea's ambassador made a rare appearance at the UN Security Council on Monday to defend his country's launch of a spy satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon. ... more
US Defense officials to visit Guyana amid Venezuela row: Guyanese VPGeorgetown, Guyana (AFP) Nov 24, 2023 US Department of Defense officials will visit Guyana next week, the South American country's vice president said Thursday, as he pledged that "all options" are on the table in its row with neighboring Venezuela. ... more
Ukraine support of 'existential importance' to Europe: ScholzBerlin (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that military and financial support for Ukraine was of "existential importance" to Europe, defending defence spending commitments as Berlin confronts a domestic budget crisis. ... more
Archimedes Platform Successfully Tested by Above: Space and Electric SkyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for space technology, Above: Space Development, in collaboration with Electric Sky, has successfully tested the Archimedes platform, a novel, rapidly deployable, free-fl ... more |
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![]() Blinken to return to Israel, West Bank as truce extended
CIA director in Qatar to push for expansion of Gaza-Israel hostage release dealWashington DC (UPI) Nov 28, 2023 CIA Director William Burns visited Qatar on Tuesday to sit down with his Middle East counterparts for talks aimed at a comprehensive peace deal between Israel and Hamas that would potentially secure the release of additional hostages in Gaza, including nine kidnapped Americans. ... more |
China's top diplomat to visit UN for Israel-Hamas talksBeijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit New York this week to hold a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday. ... more
Israeli army kills 8 people in West Bank: Palestinian ministryNablus, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 26, 2023 Israeli troops killed eight Palestinians over a 24-hour period in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said Sunday. ... more
Key Israeli-Palestinian accord dead, says an architect of dealOslo (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the deal's architects, Norwegian peace worker Jan Egeland told AFP. ... more
No attacks on US troops since Israel-Hamas truce began: PentagonWashington (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 The near-daily attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria have stopped since a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more |
![]() Mali militants claim to seize military base, army denies
Philippines, communist rebels say they agree to resume peace talksManila (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 The Philippine government and communist rebels said Tuesday they have agreed to resume peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies. ... more |
Arcus: Collins Aerospace's novel training image generator revolutionizes aircrew simulationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Collins Aerospace, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has announced the release of its latest innovation, Arcus, an image generator designed to significantly enhance a ... more
Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing to 'expedite' preparations for trilateral summitSeoul (AFP) Nov 26, 2023 The top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China on Sunday reaffirmed the need to hold a trilateral summit at the "earliest" possible time, Seoul's foreign minister said following their first three-way meeting in more than four years. ... more
Japan space agency likely penetrated by cyber attackTokyo (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 Japan's space agency was likely penetrated by a cyber attack this year by unknown entities but no sensitive information about rockets or satellites was accessed, officials said Wednesday. ... more
China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drillsYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Three Chinese navy ships have arrived in Myanmar for joint drills with its navy, the country's junta said, as a border conflict strains ties between the Southeast Asian nation and its most important ally. ... more |
Trial of Apple Daily tycoon a 'test' for Hong Kong's freedoms: sonTaipei (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 The trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon jailed for national security crimes, will serve as a "litmus test" for how China views the freedoms of semi-autonomous Hong Kong, his son told AFP in an interview. ... more
Airbus achieves milestone with Tablet-Controlled Autonomous Helicopter FlightMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Airbus has recently marked a significant advancement in aviation technology with the successful testing of a new, simplified human-machine interface (HMI), a part of its ambitious project code-named ... more
Airbus advances autonomous aerial refuelling with Auto'MateBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Airbus, a pioneer in aerospace technology, is taking significant strides in the realm of aerial refuelling, a critical capability for military operations. The company's latest innovation, the Auto'M ... more
Blinken heads to rally Ukraine support, could cross paths with LavrovWashington (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday to Europe to rally support for Ukraine, on a trip where he could cross paths with his Russian counterpart but is unlikely to meet him. ... more |
Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile completes shortest-range flight testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 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
NATO chief tells Turkey 'time has come' to let Sweden joinBrussels (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said Turkey should approve Sweden's stalled bid for membership "as soon as possible". ... more
S. Korea's spy chief resignsSeoul (AFP) Nov 26, 2023 South Korea's spy agency chief resigned Sunday, Yonhap news agency reported, as tensions soar over neighbouring North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programmes. ... more
NATO chief says 'no alternative' to helping Ukraine stop PutinBrussels (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday the West has "no alternative" but to keep backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, in the face of doubts over US support to Kyiv. ... more |
Rutte favourite to be next NATO boss despite Dutch vote shockBrussels (AFP) Nov 28, 2023 Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy. ... more
NATO chief says Ukraine inflicting 'heavy losses' on Russian forcesBrussels (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that Ukraine was still inflicting major losses on Russia, despite Kyiv not managing to regain captured territory. ... more
PAC-3 integrates with LTAMDS RadarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 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
UK Space Agency backs Orbit Fab's innovative refueling interface, GRASPLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2023 Orbit Fab, a frontrunner in on-orbit refueling services, has announced a pivotal partnership with the UK Space Agency to develop the GRASP (Grasping and Resupply Active Solution for Propellants) act ... more |
Swiss to export 25 battle tanks back to GermanyGeneva (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 Switzerland on Wednesday approved the export of 25 tanks back to Germany after Berlin gave assurances that it would not break Swiss military neutrality laws by re-exporting them to Ukraine. ... more
10 Taiwanese soldiers charged with spying for ChinaTaipei (AFP) Nov 27, 2023 Ten former and current Taiwanese military officers were indicted Monday for allegedly spying for Beijing, including two who made a video pledging to "surrender" to the Chinese military, prosecutors said. ... more
Australian warship passes through Taiwan Strait: Taipei militaryTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 24, 2023 Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said Friday that an Australian warship had the day before sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway separating the self-ruled island from China. ... more
Taiwan's opposition candidates register for electionTaipei (AFP) Nov 24, 2023 Taiwan's opposition parties registered separate tickets on Friday for January's presidential election following the dramatic last-minute breakdown of a proposed alliance to topple the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. ... more |
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