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  Islamabad (AFP) May 3, 2025 Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir. New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on tourists last month in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparking a fresh stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan's military said Saturday it conducted a "successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System", a surf ... read more |
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Israel says area of airport hit after Yemen missile launchTel Aviv (AFP) May 4, 2025 A missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel's main international airport on Sunday, authorities said, an attack that briefly halted air traffic and triggered threats of retaliation. ... more  
Hegseth revises U.S. Army blueprint to 'ensure peace through strength'Washington DC (UPI) May 3, 2025 Changing military technologies, tactics and challenges require the U.S. Army to eliminate waste and modernize its capabilities to ensure "peace through strength," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced. ... more 
Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concernsTehran (AFP) May 3, 2025 Iran defended on Saturday its "right" to enrich uranium despite growing Western concern that Tehran may be seeking nuclear weapons and as talks with the United States were delayed. ... more  
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace 'violation' near disputed islandsBeijing (AFP) May 4, 2025 Tokyo and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of "violating" national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands. ... more |
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'Loss of confidence in ability to command' cited as Navy commander relieved of dutiesWashington DC (UPI) May 2, 2025 The U.S. Navy on Friday removed Cmdr. Joseph Dearing from his duties as commander of the Navy Reserve Center in Manchester, N.H. ... more |
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Vietnam protests China, Philippines claims on South China Sea reefHanoi (AFP) May 3, 2025 Vietnam on Saturday protested claims by China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea which it considers its own territory. ... more  
New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025 New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions". ... more 
US approves F-16 training, parts to UkraineWashington (AFP) May 2, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration on Friday approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former president Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia's invasion. ... more  
India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflictBalkote, India (AFP) May 4, 2025 For 10 nights straight, gunfire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers has echoed from the mountains and deep valleys that form the heavily defended de facto border between the nuclear-armed rivals. ... more |
 
Israel launches new Syria strikes amid Druze tensions; UN envoy urges halt 'at once'Damascus (AFP) May 3, 2025 United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen urged Israel Saturday to halt its attacks on Syria "at once", after it carried out multiple air strikes targeting the Islamist-led authorities following sectarian violence this week. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Lebanon warns Hamas against using its territories to attack IsraelWashington DC (UPI) May 2, 2025 Lebanon's Higher Defence Council on Friday warned the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, against launching attacks or firing rockets into Israel from Lebanese territory, stating that strict measures will be taken to end any actions that violate the country's sovereignty. ... more 
Togo nationals captured with Russian forces on Ukraine front: govtLome (AFP) May 2, 2025 People from the small west African nation Togo have been "captured and detained" by Ukrainian armed forces after taking part "in military operations alongside Russian armed forces", Togolese authorities said Friday. ... more 
US Space Force strengthens missile warning network with acceptance of next generation SBIRS S2E2 systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 The Strategic Missile Warning Ground and Integration Acquisition Delta, part of Space Systems Command (SSC), in coordination with Space Operations Command's Mission Delta 4, has officially accepted ... more  
Rocket Lab to Conduct Hypersonic Test Flight Under MACH-TB 2.0 ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a key provider of launch services and space systems, has secured a new contract to launch a full-scale hypersonic test flight on behalf of the U.S. Department of ... more |
 
China pioneers daytime satellite laser ranging in Earth moon spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025 Chinese researchers have made a landmark achievement in space navigation by successfully conducting the world's first daytime satellite laser ranging in the Earth-moon region. The breakthrough overc ... more  
Apex secures 200 million to ramp up satellite bus productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 Apex Space has closed a $200 million Series C funding round to expand its production of standardized, high-volume satellite buses. The funding, led by Point72 Ventures and co-led by 8VC, includes pa ... more  
AeroVironment finalizes BlueHalo acquisition to form integrated defense powerhouseLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has successfully completed its acquisition of BlueHalo LLC, establishing a more unified and capable defense technology company with enhanced reach across air, land, ... more 
In White House shake-up, Mike Waltz fired as security adviser but nominated as U.N. ambassadorWashington DC (UPI) May 1, 2025 Reports say President Donald Trump will nominate National Security adviser Mike Waltz as the nation's ambassador to the United Nations. ... more |
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At least 2 killed after Russia bombards five regions of Ukraine with missiles, dronesWashington DC (UPI) May 1, 2025 Russia launched aerial attacks against five Ukrainian regions in the east, southwest and center of the country overnight, launching balllistic missiles and more than 100 drones that killed at least two people and injured more a dozen. ... more 
Lost at sea: $66M F/A-18E Super Hornet goes over side of USS Harry S. TrumanWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2025 An F/A-18E fighter on Monday rolled off the side of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy said. ... more 
ULA launches 27 Amazon satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2025 United Launch Alliance on Monday launched Amazon's first 27 satellites after earlier mission plans were scrubbed nearly three weeks ago because of inclement weather in Florida. ... more  
Sri Lanka vows closer ties with China and India's leftColombo (AFP) May 1, 2025 Sri Lanka's government pledged closer ties on Thursday with Communist parties in China and India, two regional powers competing for influence in the small but strategically important nation. ... more |
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Israel says it downed Yemen-fired missile claimed by HuthisJerusalem (AFP) May 2, 2025 The Israeli military said Friday it shot down a missile launched from Yemen, an attack claimed by the Arabian Peninsula country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels. ... more |
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Israel strikes near Damascus presidential palace over Druze violence Damascus (AFP) May 2, 2025 Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's defence minister threatened intervention if Syrian authorities failed to protect the Druze minority. ... more 
US expects Iran talks but Trump presses sanctionsWashington (AFP) May 1, 2025 The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals. ... more 
PKK claims Iraq attacks on Kurdish security forcesSulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) May 1, 2025 The outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) claimed on Thursday two attacks in northern Iraq that wounded five Kurdish security personnel earlier this week. ... more 
China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputies: parliamentBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 30, 2025 China has lifted sanctions against five European Union parliament members that were imposed in a showdown over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the assembly said Wednesday. ... more |
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