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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has recently marked a significant achievement in the development of the United States' intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. The company successfully completed a static-fire test of the Sentinel ICBM's stage-two solid rocket motor at the U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Complex, showcasing progress in the modernization of the nation's nuclear deterrent. This critical test was conducted in a vacuum chamber, a setup that meticul ... read more |
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Pakistan says Iran launched deadly air strike on its territoryIslamabad (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 Pakistan said Wednesday that Iran carried out an air strike on its territory that killed two children, after Tehran launched attacks in Iraq and Syria against what it called "anti-Iranian terrorist groups". ... more  
Aerovel Joins Airbus, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial CapabilitiesMarignane, France (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Airbus Helicopters has embarked on a strategic move to strengthen its unmanned aerial system (UAS) offerings by acquiring Aerovel, a specialized firm in small tactical unmanned systems. This acquisi ... more  
L3Harris Secures $919M SDA Contract for Missile-Tracking SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded a substantial contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA), valued at up to $919 million. This contract entrusts L3Harris with the task of designi ... more  
Lockheed Martin Secures $890 Million SDA Contract for Advanced Missile Tracking SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has taken a significant step in enhancing national defense capabilities by awarding Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a renowned leader in aerospace and defense technol ... more |
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 Sierra Space Secures $740 Million SDA Contract for Missile Warning Satellites 
Iran 'flexes muscles' amid Gaza war fallout: analystsTehran (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 With its strikes in Syria and Iraq, Iran has sought to "flex its muscles" in the fallout of the Israel-Hamas war without provoking a confrontation with the United States, analysts said. ... more |
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Iran launches strikes into Pakistan amid rising tensions in Middle EastWashington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2024 Iran on Tuesday launched airstrikes targeting a Sunni militant group in Pakistan, attracting a strong rebuke from its neighbor, which said two children were killed in the attack. ... more  
France to deliver 40 more long-range missiles to Ukraine: MacronParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of around 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. ... more  
US offers to boost security ties with Iraq after Iran strikeDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 A top US official met Iraq's prime minister on Tuesday and offered greater security cooperation after Iran carried out a strike in its western neighbour. ... more  
US wants Mideast 'de-escalation': White House's SullivanDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The United States wants a "de-escalation" in the Middle East despite its strikes on Huthi positions in Yemen, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday. ... more |
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  Zelensky says 'predator' Putin won't accept frozen conflict 
US military says seized Iranian-made missile parts enroute to Huthi rebelsWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The US military said Tuesday it seized Iranian-made missile parts en route to Huthi rebels from a boat in the Arabian Sea, the first such operation since the start of Huthi attacks against commercial ships last year. ... more |
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US strikes Yemen missiles that posed threat to shipsWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 American forces destroyed four anti-ship missiles in Yemen on Tuesday that threatened civilian and military vessels, the US military said, as attacks by Iran-backed Huthi rebels continue despite multiple strikes against them. ... more  
Russia and Niger pledge to strengthen military tiesMoscow (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Russia and Niger agreed to strengthen military cooperation on Tuesday, as the African country moves closer to Moscow following a military coup last year. ... more  
D-Orbit Secures Record euro 100m in Series C Funding, Advancing Space Logistics and In-Orbit ServicesFino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 D-Orbit has announced the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, amassing approximately euro 100 million. This substantial funding, one of the largest for a European Space Tech com ... more 
Space Force authorizes new service-specific civilian awardsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective 4 January 2024. The Chief of Space Operations Award for Exceptional Public Service pays ... more |
 Iraq condemns Iran strikes as 'attack on its sovereignty' 
Israel army says killed top militant in West Bank strikeBalata, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 The Israeli army said it killed a top Palestinian militant in an air strike in the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, averting a "terrorist attack" he was planning. ... more |
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Israel hits Lebanon valley in most intense strikes: official, sourceBeirut (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Israel launched its most intense attacks on a single location in Lebanon's south Tuesday, targeting a border valley with air strikes and artillery, a local official and a security source told AFP. ... 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  
Taiwan president-elect hails US ties -- but loses NauruTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te hailed the island's "solid partnership" with Washington as he welcomed a US delegation Monday - which China said it "firmly opposed". ... more 
US says Nauru switching ties from Taiwan to China 'disappointing'Taipei (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny South Pacific nation Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, while a de-facto US envoy to Taipei criticised its "distorted" rationale. ... more |
Hong Kong crackdown turns Taiwan against China doctrineTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 The fate of Hong Kong loomed over this weekend's Taiwan election, with Beijing's clampdown on freedoms in the finance hub turning voters firmly against China's doctrine of "one country, two systems". ... more 
EU blacklists Hamas' political leader over Oct. 7 attackWashington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2024 European lawmakers have sanctioned Yahya Sinwar, the political leader of Hamas, over the threat his militant group poses to the union's member states and its October attack on Israel. ... more  
Canada to stop funding research with foreign risks to national securityOttawa (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 The Canadian government unveiled Tuesday restrictions on research funding to prevent the sharing with China, Iran and Russia of advanced technologies developed by Canadian universities, citing national security concerns. ... more 
Iran says IRGC attacked alleged Israeli spy headquarters in IraqWashington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said overnight it attacked alleged Israeli spy headquarters in northern Iraq as well as terrorist targets in Syria, state news reported, escalating already heightened tensions in the Middle East. ... more |
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Senior Iraq official says Iran claim it hit Mossad base 'false'Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji dismissed as "false" Tuesday Iran's claim that it hit an Israeli intelligence base in an overnight missile strike in the Kurdish regional capital Arbil. ... more  
Ukraine says hit two Russian command aircraftKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Ukraine said Monday it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber. ... more 
Houthis claim responsibility for missile strike on U.S. cargo ship off YemenWashington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2024 Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden and warned of further attacks in response to airstrikes by American and British warplanes. ... more 
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China SeaManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships, its military chief said Monday, as the country seeks to push back against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea. ... 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 
NKorea confirms test-firing of solid-fuel mid-range ballistic missileSeoul (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA confirmed early Monday, categorizing the launch as part of its "regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems." ... more 
Search still on for two missing Navy SEALs who fell into sea off Somalia coastWashington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 Two U.S. Navy SEALs who remain missing off the coast of Somalia were attempting to board a ship suspected of transporting Iranian weapons through the Gulf of Aden when they fell overboard, reports indicated Monday. ... more |
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Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq, SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2024 Turkey overnight Monday conducted airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, as Ankara continues to retaliate after more than a dozen of its troops were killed in recent weeks. ... more 
2.4 magnitude earthquake hits near North Korea nuclear test site: weather agencySeoul (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near a North Korean nuclear test site on Thursday, according to South Korea's state weather agency, which analysed the quake as having occurred naturally. ... more 
France orders 42 new Rafale fighter jetsParis (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 France has ordered 42 new Rafale fighter jets, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Friday, with the first to be delivered in 2027. ... more 
Space Force announces 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipientsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has selected the 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients. The Polaris Award is an annual awards program, originally established in 2022, that is built from the four Gu ... more |
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