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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space technology by having its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) selected as the first preferred refueling solution interface standard for Space Systems Command (SSC) satellites. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in in-space refueling technologies, catering to the nation's critical national security needs for sustained maneuverability of space-based assets in dynamic space operations. The selection of Northr ... read more |
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THAAD Localization Efforts Align with Saudi Vision 2030 ObjectivesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) has announced the award of two critical subcontracts to Saudi Arabian industry partners, marking a significant step in the production localization of componen ... more 
US Space System Command Selects LeoLabs for Critical Space Safety InitiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 LeoLabs, a leader in space situational awareness and satellite tracking, has been selected for the U.S. Space System Command's (SSC) prestigious Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technology Accelerator P ... more  
China launches first two-way laser communication terminal into spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 In a significant advancement for space-based communication, China has successfully deployed its first two-way laser communication terminal into orbit, marking a pivotal step in enhancing data transf ... more  
APG Launches NaviGuard: A New GPS Anomaly Detection App Enhancing Aviation SafetyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 In response to increasing concerns over GPS spoofing and jamming threats in aviation, APG has unveiled NaviGuard, a novel application aimed at bolstering the safety of commercial and business flight ... more |
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  Blinken returns to Middle East in mission to free hostages, pause war 
Russia, China accuse US of stoking Mideast tensionsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Feb 6, 2024 Russia and China accused the United States during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday of stoking already high tensions in the Middle East with its recent retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria. ... more |
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US says it did not give Iraq advance warning of air strikesWashington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024 The United States did not notify the Iraqi government in advance of recent strikes against pro-Iranian targets in the country, the State Department said Monday, clarifying White House statements suggesting otherwise. ... more  
Iran says construction started on new nuclear reactorTehran (AFP) Feb 5, 2024 Iran said Monday it had started building a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, days after it announced it was constructing a nuclear power plant complex in the south. ... more 
Iran top security official in Baghdad amid regional tensionsBaghdad (AFP) Feb 5, 2024 Iraq is working for regional "de-escalation", Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani said Monday as he welcomed a senior Iranian security official to Baghdad, with tensions high over US strikes in the country and the war in Gaza. ... more 
Blinken seeks 'enduring end' to Gaza war in latest Mideast tourGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 5, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicked off Monday a Middle East tour seeking a new truce and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war, as Gaza saw no let-up in fighting. ... more |
 US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria 
US strikes in Syria and Iraq have Biden walking a 'fine line'Washington (AFP) Feb 3, 2024 Will the increasingly intense US military strikes in Iraq and Syria deter pro-Iranian militants there from launching new attacks? ... more |
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4 Chinese citizens charged with helping Iran obtain U.S. technology for military useWashington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024 Four Chinese nationals have been charged with providing U.S. technology to Iran, according to the Justice Department. ... more 
US strikes five missiles in Yemen: militaryWashington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024 American forces carried out air strikes against five missiles in Yemen on Sunday - one designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships, the US military said. ... more 
Hashed chief demands withdrawal of US-led coalition from IraqBaghdad (AFP) Feb 4, 2024 The head of Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed al-Shaabi alliance on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from the country following deadly strikes. ... more 
Huthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targetsSanaa (AFP) Feb 4, 2024 Yemen's Huthis said Sunday US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks. ... more |
Russia's deputy FM visits Seoul after diplomatic row over N. Korea commentsSeoul (AFP) Feb 4, 2024 Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko visited South Korea to discuss the Ukrainian war and bilateral ties, Seoul's foreign ministry said Sunday, as the two countries trade increasingly heated rhetoric over the nuclear-armed North. ... more 
Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement vows to keep up attacks on US troopsBaghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement said Friday it intends to press on with attacks on US troops in the Middle East, despite Washington's threat to hit back after three of its soldiers were killed in Jordan. ... more  
GMV Spearheads AVIS Project for Enhancing Autonomous Vessel Navigation in EuropeMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 The onset of a new era in European inland waterway transportation was marked by the commencement of the AVIS project on January 30, under the leadership of GMV, a renowned multinational technology c ... more  
Maldives says India to withdraw troops from MarchMale, Maldives (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 India will start withdrawing its troops deployed in the Maldives from next month, Male's foreign ministry said after talks on Friday. ... more |
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North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spreeSeoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations". ... more  
Deepfake scam video cost company $26 mnl; Tencent fires 120 for fraudHong Kong (AFP) Feb 4, 2024 Scammers tricked a multinational firm out of some $26 million by impersonating senior executives using deepfake technology, Hong Kong police said Sunday, in one of the first cases of its kind in the city. ... more 
Former CIA programmer convicted of hacking to be sentencedWashington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024 A former Central Intelligence Agency programmer convicted of stealing and sharing classified information is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday. ... more 
Researchers take new 'mixed reality' headsets for a spinStanford CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 Among the buzziest consumer technologies right now are "mixed reality" or "spatial computing" headsets that convincingly blend views of the real world with digital content. A key enabling tech ... more |
SmartSat and New Zealand Space Agency Forge Partnership for Space Sector Innovation
Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024In a significant development for the Australasian space sector, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat), Australia's leading space research centre, has entered into a formal partnership with U.S. sanctions 3 for supporting ISIS with cybersecurity expertise, money transfers 
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024The Biden administration has sanctioned three alleged supporters of the Islamic State, including two accused of providing the terrorist organization with cybersecurity expertise. US, Japan conduct joint naval drills 
On Board The Uss Carl Vinson (AFP) Feb 1, 2024The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise. Damascus says US occupation of Syrian territory 'cannot continue' 
Damascus (AFP) Feb 3, 2024Damascus said Saturday that US occupation of Syrian territory "cannot continue" after Washington carried out deadly strikes in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. Hamas says US strikes on Iraq, Syria 'pour oil on fire' 
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 3, 2024Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday condemned overnight US strikes in Iraq and Syria, saying Washington had poured "oil on the fire" in the Middle East. Though U.N. says Al-Qaeda growing in Afghanistan, Taliban disputes report 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024The United Nations Security Council reported this week that Al-Qaeda established eight new training camps and maintains several safe houses in Afghanistan, but the Taliban rejects the claim. Which armed groups in Iraq and Syria are likely in US crosshairs? 
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024Washington has warned of "multiple actions" against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US troops. Teledyne e2v HiRel Launches Advanced Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024Teledyne e2v HiRel, a division of Teledyne Defense Electronics, has announced the release of the TDLNA0430SEP Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). This state-of-the-art device is specifically designed to meet Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer team 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024Over a span of 10 days in November 2023, Eglin Air Force Base was the scene of a remarkable demonstration of the pivotal role that deployable scientists and engineers (S&Es) can play in enhancing th Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. Army 
Huntsville AL (SPX) Feb 02, 2024Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of U.S. Army's air and missile defense capabilities by delivering the first production Integrated Bat BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipment 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024BAE Systems (LON: BA), a leader in defense and aerospace technology, has reached a pivotal phase in its development of an advanced military Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a cutting-edg Norwegian NorSat-TD microsat achieves optical communication breakthrough 
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 01, 2024In a significant advancement for small satellite capabilities, the NorSat-TD microsatellite, developed by the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA), has successfully es Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict 
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected warships at a shipyard in a renewed drive to bolster his naval forces as his country ramps up "war preparations", state media said Friday. North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree 
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations". US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row 
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil. Kim Jong Un calls for boosting 'war preparations' at naval shipyard 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for building up the country's naval forces in order to intensify war preparations, state-run media reported Friday, as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain at their highest in years. Ukraine says 'destroyed' Russian warship off Crimea 
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 1, 2024Ukraine said Thursday it had destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks. Israel defense minister declares victory in Gaza's Khan Younis 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024Israel's defense minister said Thursday that ground forces have officially routed Hamas from Gaza's Khan Younis. US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vessel 
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024American forces shot down a drone off Yemen on Thursday and later destroyed an explosives-laden uncrewed surface vessel that threatened ships in the Red Sea, the US military said. What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking 
Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024The United States has said it successfully dismantled a China-based hacking network known as "Volt Typhoon", accusing it of infiltrating critical US infrastructure networks with the goal of disabling them in the event of conflict. The Future of Weather Forecasts: Nearing the Natural Limit of Predictability 
Mainz, Germany (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Weather forecasts play a crucial role in our daily lives and in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. With climatological extremes causing significant economic and human losses, the ques Direct detection of amino acids and hydrocarbons in meteorites 
Munster, Germany (SPX) Feb 05, 2024The recent study conducted by Dr. Christian Vollmer and his team, in collaboration with British colleagues, marks a significant advancement in the field of astrobiology and planetary science. By exa Beyond Gravity supports NASA in enhancing climate data accuracy with PACE satellite 
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 05, 2024Beyond Gravity, Europe's leading space supplier, has been selected by NASA to provide crucial navigation technology for a new climate satellite, the PACE mission, set to launch on February 6, 2024. Thales Alenia Space completes MicroCarb satellite to map Earth's CO2 
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Thales Alenia Space has recently announced the successful completion of the assembly, integration, and test (AIT) phase for the MicroCarb satellite, marking a crucial step towards its launch. This s Integrated design of Global Ocean Observing System essential to monitor climate change 
Beijing, China (SPX) Feb 05, 2024We know that our climate is changing. Extreme weather events are becoming more common, sea levels are rising and overall, our planet is getting warmer. Monitoring these changes is critical. One of t 'It was hell': Survivor recounts rush of flames in Chile wildfire 
El Olivar, Chile (AFP) Feb 4, 2024Rodrigo Pulgar was at home listening to news of the wildfires devastating parts of Chile when flames suddenly began rushing over his community. Deadly California storm brings unrelenting rain, flooding 
Los Angeles (AFP) Feb 6, 2024A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating mudslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day. 'Historic' snowfall buries Canada's Atlantic coast 
Montreal (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Residents along Canada's Atlantic coast on Monday were digging out from a "historic" snowfall that paralyzed parts of the province of Nova Scotia over the weekend, triggering a state of emergency. What to know about Chile's voracious wildfires 
Vina Del Mar, Chile (AFP) Feb 5, 2024Coming in the middle of a fierce heatwave, Chile's forest fires engulfed communities with a destructive speed that has stunned the nation. Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather 
Sainte-Anne-De-La-Perade, Canada (AFP) Feb 6, 2024On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly coloured cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro. Swiss watchmaker says it's time to make luxury sustainable 
Geneva (AFP) Feb 5, 2024Vegetal leather and recycled stainless steel melted in a solar oven are among the materials a Geneva watch brand is using in its quest to make sustainable luxury timepieces. |
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