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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024 Raytheon, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) office and Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, recently showcased the operational performance and readiness of the GhostEye MR radar. This advanced medium-range sensor, designed for the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS), was put to the test during an extended exercise at the White Sands Mis ... read more |
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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  
Germany resumes arms sales to Saudi Arabia with missile dealBerlin (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Germany on Wednesday said it had approved the sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ending a blockade on direct arms exports to the Gulf kingdom in place since 2018. ... more  
U.S., dozens of allies condemn North Korea-Russia weapons transferWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 The United States and dozens of its allies on Tuesday condemned the transfer of weapons from North Korea to Russia, and Moscow's use of them in its war in Ukraine. ... more  
China tells US to 'refrain from intervening' in Taiwan election, slams official visitsBeijing (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 China on Thursday called on the US to "refrain from intervening" in self-ruled Taiwan's elections, slamming official visits between the island and the US after Washington said it would send a delegation there following this week's polls. ... more |
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  Volodymyr Zelensky visits Baltic states in bid to sustain support for Ukraine  
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 |
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L3Harris enhances Canada's ISR capabilities with EO/IR Systems for SkyGuardianLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LHX) is enhancing the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) remotely piloted aircraft capabilities. The company is set to deliver 11 WESCAM MX-20D electro-optical/infr ... more  
Jeumont Electric joins forces with Framatome and Naval GroupParis, France (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 Framatome and Naval Group, two prominent entities in the nuclear energy and naval defense sectors, have officially announced the completion of their acquisition of Jeumont Electric, previously a par ... more  
China calls Taiwan poll frontrunner a 'severe danger' days from crucial voteTaipei (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence. ... more 
China's Xi says supports Maldives in protecting 'sovereignty': state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping told Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu that he supported the strategically located archipelago in protecting its "sovereignty", state media reported, after the two countries signed a number of infrastructure and other agreements. ... more |
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  Drone targeting coalition troops in Iraq shot down  
China says state-backed experts crack Apple's AirDropBeijing (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 Chinese state-backed experts have found a way to identify people who use Apple's encrypted AirDrop messaging service, according to the Beijing municipal government. ... more |
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'Our way of life': Taiwan to vote in election dominated by ChinaTaipei (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday in an election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing growing aggression from China. ... more 
Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenariosTaipei (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed - Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure. ... more 
13 wounded in Russian strike on hotel in UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Two Russian missiles struck a hotel in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, injuring 13 people including foreign journalists, local authorities said Thursday. ... more 
UK, US forces repel 'largest attack' yet by Huthis in Red SeaLondon (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 US and UK forces have shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen's Huthis, in what London branded Wednesday the "largest attack" yet by the Iran-backed rebels. ... more |
  China lodges complaint over attacks on shops in PNG: embassy  
Ecuador declares 'internal armed conflict'; gunmen storm TV stationWashington DC (UPI) Jan 10, 2024 Police in Ecuador arrested 13 people, confiscated weapons and explosives and freed hostages the gunmen had taken when they stormed a television station, authorities said. President Daniel Noboa declared the violence that has erupted across the South American country "an internal armed conflict." ... more |
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Taiwan poll candidate Hou vows not to 'sell out' to ChinaTaipei (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih said Thursday he will not "sell out" Taiwan to China, pledging to maintain a strong relationship with "staunch ally" the United States if elected. ... more 
Sidus Marks Key Progress in AI sat tech ahead of LizzieSat-1 launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 As Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) gears up for the launch of its ambitious satellite constellation, the company has announced achieving several critical milestones in both Artificial Intelligence (AI) a ... more  
AI agents help explain other AI systemsBoston MA (SPX) Jan 04, 2024 Explaining the behavior of trained neural networks remains a compelling puzzle, especially as these models grow in size and sophistication. Like other scientific challenges throughout history, rever ... more 
Mapping the Unseen: How AI and Satellite Technology Reveal Offshore ActivitiesMadison WI (SPX) Jan 04, 2024 Humans are racing to harness the ocean's vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production generate at least US$1.5 tr ... more |
 
DTI Develops Innovative Plasma Engine for Spacecraft: Reduces Earth Fuel DependencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 08, 2024 Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI), based in Bedford, MA, has recently announced the development of a new spacecraft engine that promises to significantly alter the dynamics of space travel. The A ... more  
ASML chip machines blocked from export to ChinaThe Hague (AFP) Jan 2, 2024 Cutting-edge chip manufacturing machines from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML have been blocked from export to China, according to the firm, amid a report of US pressure in the strategic sector. ... more  
Above: Space advances propulsion system for 2024 free flying orbital missionHuntsville AL (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Above: Space Development Corp., which designs and develops adaptable, space-based microgravity platforms for government and commercial customers, has announced the successful test of its proprietary ... more 
Nicaragua shutters associations with links to TaiwanManagua (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 The Nicaraguan government on Wednesday shuttered four associations with ties to Taiwan, with which the Central American country cut diplomatic relations two years ago in favor of China. ... more |
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Germany pledges aid to boost Lebanese armyBeirut (AFP) Jan 10, 2024 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday pledged 15 million euros ($16 million) to bolster the Lebanese armed forces amid growing concern about tensions on the border with Israel as the Gaza war rages. ... more 
Israel army claims two journalists slain in Gaza strike were 'terror operatives'Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 Israel's army claimed on Wednesday that two Al Jazeera journalists it killed in an air strike in Gaza were "terror operatives". ... more 
Disappearing defense chief puts Biden under fireWashington (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 US President Joe Biden has played up his leadership credentials as he enters an election year but now finds himself on the defensive after his Pentagon chief kept his cancer diagnosis secret for a month in an extraordinary lapse. ... more  
North Korea's Kim would not hesitate in 'annihilating' South: KCNASeoul (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. ... 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  
US delays planned return of astronauts to Moon until 2026Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 The United States is pushing back its planned return of astronauts to the surface of the Moon from 2025 to 2026, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday amid technical challenges and delays. ... 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 |
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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  
NiDAR System Proves Its Mettle in Red Sands Live Fire ExerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 The Red Sands Live Fire Exercise 23.2, a pivotal military operation, recently unfolded as a platform for the United States and Saudi Arabia to not only strengthen their military relations but also t ... more 
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 
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 |
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