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GovSat selects Thales Alenia Space to build secure satellite for military communicationsParis, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 GovSat, the public-private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and SES, has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract to develop a new geostationary defence communications satellite, GovSat-2 ... more 
SES and Luxembourg to expand military satcom with next generation GovSat2Luxembourg (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 SES and the Luxembourg Government will co-develop and launch GovSat-2, a second military communications satellite under their joint public-private venture, LuxGovSat S.A. This new satellite will bui ... more  
Spire unveils enhanced RF intelligence system to support global defense missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 Spire Global has expanded its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new space-based radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities to bolster defense and security operations. The a ... more  
Countries call for end to Gaza war as death toll climbsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2025 Britain, France and Germany are calling for an immediate end to fighting in Gaza after dozens of people were killed over a 24-hour period in the Palestinian enclave. ... more |
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Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D mapParis, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2025 The Airbus-built CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) satellites have been successfully launched into Sun synchronous orbit aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, Fren ... more  
New MachLab rocket test site launches UK into next phase of space engineeringLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2025 A Cold War-era bunker near Scotland's Mull of Kintyre has been repurposed into a state-of-the-art rocket testing and training facility. Known as MachLab, the site has officially opened at a business ... more  
Ukraine's anti-graft body says new bill restores independenceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 24, 2025 Ukraine's anti-corruption body NABU said a new bill submitted to parliament Thursday would restore its independence, after President Volodymyr Zelensky backtracked under pressure from nationwide protests and the EU. ... more  
IAEA chief 'encouraged' by Iran decision to re-engageSingapore (AFP) July 25, 2025 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said Friday he was "encouraged" that Iran had agreed for a delegation from the UN nuclear watchdog to visit the country "within weeks". ... more |
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Kim Jong Un calls for 'actual war' training by combat unitsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the military to ramp up combat and artillery training to prepare for "coping with a war anytime and destroying the enemy in every battle without fail," state-run media reported Thursday. ... more |
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Iran meets European powers amid threats of UN sanctions snapbackIstanbul (AFP) July 25, 2025 Iranian diplomats were meeting counterparts from Germany, Britain and France on Friday for renewed nuclear talks, amid warnings that the three European powers could trigger "snapback" sanctions outlined under the 2015 deal. ... more  
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in tiesBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2025 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Thursday that China's ties with Russia were now the "determining" factor in its relations with the European Union, as she wrapped up a tense summit in Beijing that also saw China agree to speed up exports of rare earth minerals to the bloc. ... more 
Trump set to visit Scotland for trade talks, and some golfWashington (AFP) July 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump will head to Scotland on Friday for a visit melding diplomacy and golf, a sport that is both his favorite pastime and of financial interest to his family. ... more  
African armies turn to drones with devastating civilian impactParis (AFP) July 25, 2025 The Easter period usually offers a rare respite in Gedeb, in Ethiopia's deeply troubled north, but on April 17 death rained from the skies in this sleepy town caught up in a war between rebels and the army. ... more |
 
US approves $4.67 bn sale of air defense system to EgyptWashington (AFP) July 24, 2025 The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Risk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit MicrosoftParis (AFP) July 25, 2025 Software giant Microsoft is at the center of cybersecurity storm after China-linked hackers exploited flaws in SharePoint servers to target hundreds of organizations. ... more  
Taiwan's opposition protests ahead of recall voteTaipei (AFP) July 25, 2025 Taiwan's main opposition will protest on Friday ahead of unprecedented recall elections targeting its lawmakers that could tip the balance of power to President Lai Ching-te's party. ... more  
UK, Australia back embattled submarine deal with USSydney (AFP) July 25, 2025 Britain and Australia said Friday they will sign a 50-year commitment to their nuclear-powered submarine pact with the United States, seeking to bolster a deal that Washington has thrown into doubt. ... more 
Naval chief nominee says U.S. Navy needs sailors, ships, new weaponsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2025 The U.S. Navy needs to complete its shipbuilding program and modernize its weapons systems to effectively address the nation's defense needs, Adm. Daryl Caudle told the Senate Armed Services Committee. ... more |
Germany plans compulsory military screening for young menBerlin (AFP) July 24, 2025 Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory screening for military service for 18-year-old men as part of plans to ramp up defence capabilities, a defence ministry source said Thursday. ... more  
Syria rejects Kurd bid to keep weapons: government sourceDamascus (AFP) July 24, 2025 Syria has rejected Kurdish demands to keep their weapons, a government source said Thursday, as a new round of talks on the Kurds' integration into the state was set to begin. ... more 
Gaza today: under debris and in darknessParis (AFP) July 24, 2025 In 21 months of war in Gaza, the destruction and damage of 70 percent of buildings has buried the Palestinian territory under millions of tonnes of debris and plunged it into darkness, according to data from the UN and NASA analysed by AFP. ... more  
Trump's AI plan prioritizes deregulation to boost US dominanceWashington (AFP) July 23, 2025 President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive, low-regulation strategy on Wednesday to boost big tech's race to stay ahead of China on artificial intelligence and cement US dominance in the fast-expanding field. ... more |
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Thailand, Cambodia clash with jets and rockets in deadly border rowBangkok (AFP) July 24, 2025 Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military targets on Thursday as Cambodia fired rockets and artillery, killing at least 11 civilians, in a dramatic escalation of a long-running border row between the two neighbours. ... more
US approves $322 mn in arms sales to Ukraine; German government moves to speed up military procurementWashington (AFP) July 23, 2025 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and its armored combat vehicles. ... more 
Chinese state hackers targeting Microsoft customersSan Francisco, United States (AFP) July 22, 2025 Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft's popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US tech giant warned Tuesday. ... more 
Russia seeks to fine web users searching for content deemed 'extremist'Moscow (AFP) July 22, 2025 Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" - a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom. ... more |
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China warns public workers against 'showing off' state secrets onlineBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2025 China's spy agency warned public workers on Thursday to curb their "desire to show off" state secrets on social media. ... more |
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IAEA team to visit Iran within 2-3 weeks: Iranian official United Nations, United States (AFP) July 23, 2025 A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Iran within two to three weeks, an Iranian official said Wednesday, adding that the group will not have access to the country's nuclear sites. ... more  
Germany seeks US guarantee before sending Patriots to UkraineBerlin (AFP) July 23, 2025 Germany needs firm US assurances that it will quickly receive replacement Patriot anti-missile systems if it sends two of its own units to Ukraine, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. ... more  
Germany approves Eurofighter jet delivery to TurkeyBerlin (AFP) July 23, 2025 Germany said Wednesday it had approved the delivery of Eurofighter jets to Turkey, clearing the way for a deal that had been delayed by tensions between the two countries. ... more 
Macron appoints military advisor as new army chiefParis (AFP) July 23, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday. ... more |
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