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  Manila (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming". The Chinese boats were "dispersed and scattered" within the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef, which the Philippines calls Julian Felipe Reef, around 320 kilometres (200 miles) west of Palawan Island, the coast guard said. Whitsun Reef is more than 1,000 kilometres from the nearest major Chinese landmass of Hainan island. The Philippines said it c ... read more |
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SDA's Tranche 0 satellites enable first ever Link 16 space to ground transmissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 The Space Development Agency (SDA), a key player in the United States Department of Defense's strategic initiatives, recently announced a significant milestone in space communication technology. In ... more  
HawkEye 360's Pathfinder constellation complete five years of Advanced RF DetectionHerndon VA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Five years ago, HawkEye 360 Inc., a trailblazer in space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, embarked on an ambitious journey with the launch of its Pathfinder satellite cluster. On Decem ... more  
Galileo Gen2 satellite production commences at Airbus facilityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 Airbus (EPA: AIR) has officially commenced the full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, a significant milestone in the evolution of the European Global Navigation Sate ... more 
China accuses U.S. of violating its sovereignty in disputed watersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 China on Monday accused the U.S. Navy of violating its sovereignty when its USS Gabrielle Giffords warship sailed near a submerged reef in disputed waters of the South China Sea. ... more |
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  Iranian president to meet Putin in Russia on Thursday: Kremlin 
France urges Beijing to help avert 'crisis' in South China SeaSydney (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 France's top diplomat urged Beijing on Monday to re-think its assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, saying the "world doesn't need a new crisis". ... more |
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UN calls on Israel to avoid worsening 'catastrophic situation' in GazaUnitied Nations NY (UPI) Dec 05, 2023 Top United Nations officials are calling on Israel to avoid taking actions that would worsen "the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza," after the Middle Eastern country widened evacuation orders and expanded ground operations in the besieged Palestinian enclave. ... more  
Maldives says India has agreed to withdraw troopsNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting a promise he made ahead of recent elections. ... more  
Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civiliansLagos (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 A Nigerian army drone strike accidently killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a village in northwest Kaduna State, emergency officials said, in one of the country's deadliest military bombing accidents. ... more 
White House urges Congress to pass new Ukraine funding before end of yearWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 The White House sent a letter to Congress on Monday urging lawmakers to approve more funding for Ukraine to fight Russia as the clock was ticking for previously allocated aid to run out in less than a month. ... more |
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 Zelensky to address senators Tuesday as Congress considers Ukraine funding 
North Korea officially begins spy satellite program after launch of Malligyong-1Washington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2023 North Korea has officially begun its spy satellite program after what it called a successful launch of the Malligyong-1 satellite last month. ... more |
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North Korea threatens to 'destroy' US spy satellitesSeoul (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 North Korea warned Saturday it would "destroy" US spy satellites if Washington tries "any attack" on its space asset, after Pyongyang launched its first military eye in the sky last week. ... more  
Russian pro-army symbols placed outside US embassy in MoscowMoscow (AFP) Nov 30, 2023 Giant letters in support of Moscow's armed forces fighting in Ukraine have been installed in front of the US embassy in Moscow, AFP saw Thursday. ... more  
USS Carney downs more Iran-backed drones in the Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2023 A U.S. warship and three commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, a possible escalation of hostilities in the region as a weeklong military stand down between Hamas and Israel came to an end Friday, despite a last minute scramble to extend the truce for at least another day. ... more 
"Remains" found at US Osprey crash site off Japan: US militaryTokyo (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 The US military said Monday divers searching for seven missing crew members had found "remains" in waters off southern Japan where a US Osprey aircraft crashed last week. ... more |
  Damascus 'rejects' watchdog vote curbing chemical exports to Syria  
Strike kills five pro-Iran militants in Iraq: security sourcesKirkuk, Iraq (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 An air strike in northern Iraq killed at least five pro-Iranian militants on Sunday, Iraqi security sources said, a day after Baghdad warned Washington against "attacks" on its territory. ... more |
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Israel expands ground operations, evacuations in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2023 Israel is expanding its ground operations targeting Hamas in Gaza, its military said Sunday, as it ordered additional evacuations in the Palestinian enclave, which it has continued to bombard just days after the collapse of a weeklong stand down. ... more  
The environment: another victim of Russia's invasionKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Ravaged forests, flooded towns and dead dolphins: after nearly two years of war in Ukraine, experts say environmental damage is becoming an "enormous" tragedy that will affect generations to come. ... more  
In flooded south, Ukraine builds landmark ecocide case against RussiaChornobaivka, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 Stood in the cold air of a southern Ukrainian village, dozens of investigators were digging into the ground, collecting dirt, taking photos and planting small red flags in the soil. ... more 
NGOs call for release of Burkinabe rights defenderAbidjan (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 Several West African NGOs called Sunday for the immediate release of prominent Burkina Faso human rights defender Daouda Diallo, who was abducted last week in the capital Ouagadougou. ... more |
Philippines installing monitoring station in disputed seaThitu Island, South China Sea (AFP) Dec 1, 2023 The Philippines said Friday it was establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea, to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels asserting Beijing's claims in the waters. ... more  
China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic tiesBeijing (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 China said on Tuesday Afghanistan's Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before receiving full diplomatic recognition. ... more 
OTV-7 Mission: X-37B to Embark on Pioneering SpaceX Falcon Heavy FlightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in collaboration with the United States Space Force (USSF) and SpaceX, is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of the seventh ... more 
N. Korea spy satellite operator to report findings to military: KCNASeoul (AFP) Dec 3, 2023 The office operating North Korea's newly launched spy satellite will run as a military intelligence organisation, state media said Sunday. ... more |
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Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards, Tehran-backed fighters in Syria: monitorBeirut (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 Israeli air strikes killed two Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers and two pro-Hezbollah fighters when they hit sites belonging to the Lebanese group near Damascus Saturday, a war monitor said. ... more 
U.S. announces plan to boost operations with AUKUS partners in Indo-Pacific regionWashington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced increased collaboration with AUKUS partners Britain and Australia to fortify their presence in the Indo-Pacific region amid tensions between China and its smaller neighbors. ... more 
US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint dealMountain View, United States (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia and Britain met in California on Friday, touting high-tech co-operation on deep space radar, AI and quantum computing systems aimed at bolstering their armed forces in the face of growing global threats, including from China. ... more 
Philippines, France to pursue key defence pactManila (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 Defence ministers for the Philippines and France vowed Saturday to pursue an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops to each other's territories, the latest such deal sought by the archipelagic nation located in the strategic South China Sea. ... more |
 
Air Force awards UTEP Grant to safeguard assets in spaceEl Paso TX (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Space near earth is teeming with objects, whether natural, like meteors and comets, or manmade, like satellites, spacecraft and rocket debris. But experts still need a clearer picture of the locatio ... more 
New antenna offers unprecedented flexibility for military applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 PathFinder Digital has recently been awarded U.S. Patent # 11,831,346 for a novel satellite communication antenna system, termed MONDO (Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal), signifying a si ... more 
SpaceX launches South Korea spy satelliteMiami FL (UPI) Dec 04, 2023 SpaceX on Friday launched a South Korean spy Satellite Friday afternoon after North Korea claimed it launched one of its own late last month. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space ... more 
UK's NSTF Selects ARS for Groundbreaking Acoustic Testing ProjectLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 Acoustic Research Systems (ARS), a leader in Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT) solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide a full-scale, state-of-the-art DFAT turnkey solution to the UK's N ... more |
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US says Israel must shield civilians to win in Gaza as toll mountsWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday urged Israel to protect civilians as it battles Hamas in Gaza, saying that shielding noncombatants is necessary for victory in the urban fight against the Palestinian militant group. ... more 
Putin orders Russian armed forces personnel increase of 170,000Washington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an executive order increasing the number of personal of the armed forces by 170,000, citing the war in Ukraine and "NATO expansion." ... more
Philippines says air strike cripples Islamist militant groupManila (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 The Philippine military said Saturday an air strike killed 11 armed Islamist militants, nearly wiping out one of several small armed groups operating in the south of the country. ... more 
Israel and Hamas trade strikes as Palestinian toll mountsGaza Strip (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 Israel and Hamas brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce Saturday as air strikes pounded militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launched volleys of rockets. ... more |
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