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  Seoul (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a strengthened nuclear deterrent and warned he would have no hesitation in "annihilating" the rival South, while touring major weapons factories, state media reported Wednesday. Labeling South Korea the "principal enemy", he said Pyongyang's priority should be to "bolster up the military capabilities for self-defence and the nuclear war deterrent first of all", according to the official Korean Central News Agency. Relations between the two Koreas are at ... read more |
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The Battle Beyond: Strategies for Space WarfareSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 In an era where the final frontier is no longer just a realm for exploration but also a potential battleground, "The Battle Beyond: Fighting and Winning the Coming War in Space" emerges as a crucial ... more  
China military tells US will 'never compromise' on TaiwanBeijing (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Chinese military officials told US counterparts at talks this week that Beijing will "never compromise" on the issue of Taiwan and urged them to stop "provocative actions" in the South China Sea, the defence ministry said Wednesday. ... more 
Space Force invests $49.9 Million in university-based space technology researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 The United States Space Force (USSF), in a significant move to bolster its capabilities in space operations, has announced the selection of two prominent institutions under the Space Strategic Techn ... more  
Chinese official lauds US cooperation, walks back 'wolf warrior' talkNew York (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 A senior Chinese official said Tuesday that Beijing did not seek to reshape the global order and sought greater US cooperation, in the latest departure from past hawkish rhetoric. ... more |
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  US delays planned return of astronauts to Moon until 2026 
Surprise launch of Chinese satellite triggers missile attack alerts in TaiwanWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 A Chinese satellite launch Tuesday inadvertently triggered missile attack alerts in neighboring Taiwan after the Long March rocket unexpectedly passed over the southwestern edge of the island's defense airspace as it left the Earth's atmosphere. ... more |
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US lawmaker calls for probe of UAE tech firm over China tiesWashington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 A key US lawmaker has called on Washington to mull trade curbs on Emirati artificial intelligence firm Group 42 Holdings (G42) over its ties with China, according to a letter released Tuesday. ... more 
Biden not told for a month of defense chief cancer: White HouseWashington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 US President Joe Biden was not informed for around a month that his defense chief Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer, the White House said on Tuesday, admitting that the delay was an error. ... more  
Raytheon's HALO Missile Prototype Achieves Milestone in U.S. Navy IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 In a significant development for the U.S. Navy's hypersonic capabilities, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has completed a pivotal technical review and prototype fit-check for the Hypersonic Air La ... more  
US, British forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired from YemenWashington (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 American and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles Tuesday that were launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels toward international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, the US military said. ... more |
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  NiDAR System Proves Its Mettle in Red Sands Live Fire Exercise 
Taiwan voters face flood of pro-China disinformationTaipei (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 From deepfakes to breathless TikTok videos, a wave of disinformation has hit Taiwan's voters ahead of Saturday's presidential election, aimed overwhelmingly at candidates China opposes. ... more |
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CENTCOM: Houthi rebels launch 'complex attack' on Red Sea shipsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday launched what the U.S. military described as "a complex attack" involving missiles and drones in the Red Sea, further raising already high tensions in the Middle East. ... more 
'Not part of China': Taiwanese chart separate identityTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Wrapping bamboo leaves around a nugget of sticky rice, cooking instructor Ivy Chen tries to replicate the recipe of a Taiwanese-style dumpling - a distinct cuisine integral to the democratic island's identity. ... more  
IDF says 40 Hamas fighters killed in Khan Younis; Blinken meets with Israeli leadersWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas raged on in Gaza as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sat down for talks with Israel's war leaders Tuesday, with the military saying it had "eliminated" 40 Hamas fighters in Khan Younis. ... more 
Islamic State group kills 14 Syria soldiers: monitorBeirut (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 An Islamic State group attack killed at least 14 soldiers aboard a military bus in the Syrian desert Tuesday, a war monitor said, in the second such attack this year. ... more |
 US sailor who spied for China sentenced to 27 months 
Possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion of TaiwanTaipei (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely-watched election that Chinese officials have described as a choice "between war and peace". ... more |
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UN access at Ukraine nuclear plant curbed for safety: RussiaMoscow (AFP) Jan 5, 2024 Russia confirmed Friday it had blocked the UN's nuclear watchdog from accessing parts of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant, but said it was for safety reasons. ... more  
Rocket Lab to launch Space Situational Awareness mission for Spire and NorthStarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Rocket Lab USA has announced the launch window for its inaugural mission of 2024, the 'Four of a Kind' mission, which is set to deploy four cutting-edge Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites. ... more  
Euroconsult forecasts $75 Billion in growth for Middle East's Space Sector by 2032Paris, France (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 As the global space industry undergoes substantial shifts marked by evolving market dynamics, technological advancements, and geopolitical changes, a new comprehensive white paper from Euroconsult, ... more 
House Republicans launch formal inquiry into Defense secretary's hospitalizationWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 The Republican-led House Armed Services Committee launched a formal inquiry Tuesday into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization and the Pentagon's failure to inform the Biden administration of his condition, calling it "unacceptable." ... more |
US allies join condemnation on alleged N.Korea missiles to RussiaWashington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 Nearly 50 countries joined the United States on Tuesday in condemning North Korea's alleged transfer of missiles to Russia, demanding an immediate end to the cooperation. ... more 
Taiwan island scarred by China war prepares for key voteKinmen, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 Spikes jut from the beaches of Taiwan's Kinmen island, military checkpoints serve as traffic roundabouts and bunkers double up as tourist cafes - reminders everywhere of the conflict decades earlier with Chinese communist forces. ... more 
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fearsTaipei (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries. ... more 
Raytheon secures $345M contract for StormBreaker Smart Weapons for U.S. Air ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Air Force, valued at $345 million. This contract mandates Raytheon to produce and deliver over 1,500 ... more |
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NATO's ESSI bolstered by major COMLOG contract for up to 1,000 Patriot MissilesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has marked a significant milestone in European defense through its contract with COMLOG, a joint venture between aerospace giants Raytheon Technologies ... more 
Tranche 1 Missile Tracking Satellites by L3Harris completes review ahead of production startLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 L3Harris Technologies has recently completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for 16 missile tracking satellites, pivotal components of the Space Development Ag ... more 
Israeli army shows underground 'weapons factory' in GazaBureij, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Israel's military on Monday showed journalists what a spokesman described as a cluster of weapons factories and tunnels used by Hamas militants in Gaza to manufacture rockets. ... more  
Germany ready to sell Eurofighter jets to Saudi ArabiaJerusalem (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday defended plans to lift Germany's longstanding veto on sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, saying Riyadh has adopted a "constructive approach" in the Israel-Hamas war. ... more |
Taiwan slams aviation safety 'threat' from China balloonsTaipei (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Taiwan's defence ministry condemned Beijing on Saturday for sending balloons across the median line that separates the self-ruled island and China, saying they pose a "serious threat" to aviation routes and are a form of harassment. ... more  
Iran backs Iraqi call to end presence of US-led forceTehran (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 Iran on Monday threw its weight behind calls from neighbouring Iraq to oust the US-led anti-jihadist coalition from its territory after a US strike killed a pro-Iran commander in Baghdad. ... more 
Ovzon 3 Satellite Launched Aboard SpaceX's Veteran Falcon 9 to Geosynchronous OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 In a landmark event for space exploration and communications technology, SpaceX has successfully launched the Ovzon 3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch, conducted from Space Launc ... more 
Russia says downed four Ukrainian missiles over Crimea overnightMoscow (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Russia on Saturday announced its forces shot down four Ukrainian missiles over Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight. ... more |
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China's balloons inflate Taiwan poll fearsTaipei (AFP) Jan 8, 2024 As an election in democratic Taiwan looms, Chinese balloons have appeared around the island at various times of day in what its military says is a new form of "grey zone" harassment. ... more 
Denmark says Ukraine to get F-16 jets in second quarterCopenhagen (AFP) Jan 6, 2024 Denmark's transfer of 19 American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will take place in the second quarter of 2024, once Ukrainian pilots have completed training, the defence ministry said Saturday. ... more
IS raid in Iraq kills two pro-Iran fightersBaghdad (AFP) Jan 7, 2024 Two fighters from Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi alliance have been killed in an attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, the pro-Iranian Hashed and an Iraqi security source said Sunday. ... more 
NATO, Ukraine to discuss air defence after Russian strikesBrussels (AFP) Jan 4, 2024 Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said Thursday. ... more |
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