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  Seoul (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media said Thursday. The comments came just a week after Kim warned Pyongyang would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if "provoked" with nukes. Kim made the comments at the North's ongoing year-end party meeting, where he is expected to unveil key policy decisions for 2024. Kim asked the party to "further accelerate the war preparations" across sectors, including nucl ... read more |
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China ousts defence firm executives from top political bodyBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 Three executives at leading Chinese missile defence firms have been removed from Beijing's top political advisory committee, according to state media, in the latest high-level demotions in the country's military establishment. ... more 
Iran says 'nothing new' in UN nuclear watchdog reportTehran (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Iran said Wednesday there was "nothing new" in an International Atomic Energy Agency report which said it had recently accelerated production of highly enriched uranium after months of slowdown. ... more  
Turkey parliament committee approves Sweden's NATO bidIstanbul (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 A key committee in the Turkish parliament on Tuesday gave the greenlight for Sweden's NATO membership, clearing another hurdle in the Nordic country's accession process in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. ... more  
Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully ... more |
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  NASA Enhances Aerospace Innovation with New SBIR Ignite Phase I Awards  
NASA Outlines Future Strategy for Post-ISS Microgravity Research Labs in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a recent development marking a significant shift in space research dynamics, NASA is actively developing a strategy for establishing the next generation of microgravity national labs in a commerc ... more |
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NASA and Blue Origin partner to propel space technology in latest suborbital flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a significant step towards advancing space technology, NASA, in partnership with commercial spaceflight company Blue Origin, successfully conducted a suborbital flight test on December 19, 2023. ... more  
US the blocker of space cooperation with China: China Daily editorialBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 Responding to media inquiries about United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns' recent claim that Beijing has no plan to cooperate with the US in lunar exploration, a spokesperson for the Chin ... more  
Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strikeMoscow (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 The Kremlin on Tuesday acknowledged a Ukrainian attack had damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia in what Ukraine and its Western allies called a major setback for the Russian navy. ... more  
Iraq slams US after deadly strikes on pro-Iran forcesBaghdad (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 US air strikes targeting pro-Iranian forces in Iraq claimed at least one life and drew an angry response from Baghdad Tuesday amid high regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. ... more |
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  Israel PM visits northern Gaza, vows war will 'continue until the end' 
US, Israel discuss 'different phase' of warWashington (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting "to a different phase" of the Israel-Hamas war with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, a White House official said. ... more |
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Iranian Guards vow revenge against Israel over general's killingTehran (AFP) Dec 27, 2023 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Israel on Wednesday that it or its allied groups would take "direct" action to avenge the killing of senior commander Razi Moussavi. ... more  
China says Taiwan 'hyping up' election interference claimsBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 China's defence ministry on Thursday accused Taiwan's leadership of "hyping up" claims that Beijing is interfering in the self-ruled island's upcoming presidential election. ... more  
NASA flies drones autonomously for Air Taxi ResearchHampton VA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles an ... more 
China asks citizens to leave Myanmar border district, citing securityYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 China's embassy in Myanmar on Thursday asked its citizens to leave a northern district along the countries' shared border, citing heightened security risks as ethnic minority armed groups battle the junta. ... more |
  Niger's partners fill void left after French exit  
Scientists develop 'flying dragon' robot to fight fires from a distanceOsaka, Japan (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Imagine a flying dragon that doesn't spout fire, but instead extinguishes it with blasts of water. Thanks to a team of Japanese researchers, this new kind of beast may soon be recruited to firefight ... more |
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U.S. announces $250 million in Ukraine military aid as funds run outWashington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, as U.S. funding for the country's nearly two-year war against Russia runs out. ... more  
ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellitesParis (ESA) Dec 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more 
US marks five years since Russian detention of ex-Marine WhelanWashington (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken marked five years on Wednesday since Russian authorities detained former Marine Paul Whelan, saying the country would "not rest" until he is back home. ... more  
Drone crashes in Israel-annexed Golan HeightsJerusalem (AFP) Dec 28, 2023 A drone crashed near a village in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, Israel's army said Thursday, after an Iraqi armed group with links to Hamas militants claimed responsibility for an attack in the area. ... more |
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... more 
NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a SuccessHuntsville AL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more 
Greek Air Force pilot killed in training flightWashington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 A pilot died Wednesday when a military jet crashed in southern Greece, Greek Air Force officials said. ... more 
Gaza Health Ministry: 20 killed in Khan Younis airstrike; death toll surpasses 21,000Washington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023 Health officials in Gaza said 20 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike Wednesday on a house in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. ... more |
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Russia has completed delivery of nuclear weapons to Belarus, Lukashenko saysWashington DC (UPI) Dec 26, 2021 Russia has completed its delivery of nuclear weapons to Belarus, according to its president, Alexander Lukashenko. ... more 
Dutch prepare delivery of F-16 jets to UkraineThe Hague (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 The Netherlands announced Friday it was preparing delivery of 18 of the American-made F-16 combat jets pledged to Ukraine, at a moment when Kyiv is under pressure on all fronts. ... more  
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US as stocks dwindleTokyo (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Japan loosened arms export controls Friday to enable it to sell domestically made Patriot missiles to the United States, which is seeking to stock up after sending the weapon systems to Ukraine. ... more 
Ukraine destroys Russian fleet ship in Crimea: air forceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship off the Crimean peninsula suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv. ... more |
 
ESA Partners with GMV for Advanced Greek Space Debris Tracking RadarMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently taken a significant step in enhancing its space situational awareness capabilities by awarding a contract for the Greek Space Debris Tracking Radar (HSTR ... more 
Spain orders 16 Airbus military aircraftParis (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday said it would build 16 military aircraft in Spain in a deal with the country's defence ministry worth almost 1.7 billion euros (around $1.9 billion). ... more
US strikes sites used by Iran-backed forces in IraqWashington (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 The US military carried out strikes on three sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq on Monday after an attack wounded three American personnel earlier in the day, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. ... more  
Eight civilians killed in Turkish strikes on Syria: monitor, mediaBeirut (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers. ... more |
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New drone attack against US troops in Iraq Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 A drone attack on Monday targeted a military base in northern Iraq used by US and anti-jihadist coalition forces, US and Iraqi officials said, in the latest such incident. ... more
Turkey says six soldiers killed in PKK strike in IraqAnkara (AFP) Dec 23, 2023 Six Turkish soldiers were killed and one wounded when their base in northern Iraq was attacked by members of a Kurdish party outlawed by Ankara, the defence ministry said Saturday. ... more 
Three Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir gunfightNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 21, 2023 Three soldiers were killed in India-administered Kashmir during a gun battle in the disputed Himalayan territory, the army said Thursday. ... more 
Japan approves record $56 bn defence budget; Export controls eases for US salesTokyo (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Japan approved Friday a record defence budget worth $56 billion for the next fiscal year, as tensions rise with China and North Korea. ... more |
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