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May 05, 2025
MISSILE NEWS
Huthis say US bombed Yemen after strike on Israel's main airport



Sanaa (AFP) May 5, 2025
Yemen's Huthis on Monday accused the United States of carrying out strikes in and around Sanaa, after the Iran-backed rebels claimed a missile strike on Israel's main airport. The Huthi-run Saba news agency said the strikes included two on Arbaeen Street in the capital and the airport road, blaming them on "American aggression". Sixteen people were wounded, Saba cited the Iran-backed rebels' health ministry as saying. The accusation came after Israel said a missile fired from Yemen struck in ... read more

MISSILE NEWS
Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
Islamabad (AFP) May 5, 2025
The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometres (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Patriot defense system headed for Ukraine as ceasefire hopes dim
Washington DC (UPI) May 4, 2025
An Israel-based Patriot air defense system is being moved to Ukraine to help in its ongoing battle against a three-year long Russian invasion, officials announced Sunday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Iran unveils new ballistic missile with 1,200 km range
Tehran (AFP) May 4, 2025
Iran on Sunday unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometres (745 miles), state television reported, at a time of rising tensions with the West. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran denies aiding Yemen Huthis in Israel airport attack
Tehran (AFP) May 5, 2025
Iran on Monday denied supporting Yemen's Huthi attack on Israel's main international airport after the rebels claimed a missile strike the day. ... more
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Volcanic eruptions linked to satellite disruption risks in upper atmosphere
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025
Volcanic activity poses a surprising threat to satellite operations, according to recent research from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). The findings highlight how powerful e ... more
MILPLEX
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
UAV NEWS
Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter trials showcase future of aerial firefighting
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and firetech firm Rain recently completed autonomous wildfire suppression tests using an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter in Southern California. The tri ... more
WAR REPORT
Gaza civil defence says 19 killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 5, 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said two Israeli air strikes killed at least 19 people in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory's north early Monday. ... more

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WAR REPORT
Trumps says he proposed sending US troops to Mexico
Washington (AFP) May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he had offered to send US troops to Mexico in a call with its President Claudia Sheinbaum to combat drug trafficking. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Chinese president to visit Russia on May 7-10: Kremlin
Moscow (AFP) May 4, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday. ... more
THE STANS
India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflict
Balkote, 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
AEROSPACE
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
WAR REPORT
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
FLOATING STEEL
Vietnam protests China, Philippines claims on South China Sea reef
Hanoi (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
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NUKEWARS
Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns
Tehran (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
SUPERPOWERS
US to stage military parade on June 14, Trump's birthday
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
The United States will stage a military parade on June 14 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Army, the White House said Friday, with the event also falling on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudis
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
The United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ahead of a visit to the kingdom by President Donald Trump. ... more
AEROSPACE
US approves F-16 training, parts to Ukraine
Washington (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
CYBER WARS
Radio Free Asia shuts language services after Trump cuts
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
Radio Free Asia said Friday it will lay off almost all of its staff and close production in several languages, including a rare Uyghur service, after President Donald Trump cut off funding. ... more
MILPLEX
Boris Pistorius, party soldier in charge of Germany's defence
Berlin (AFP) May 5, 2025
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius - who has led the push to make the military "ready for war" so it doesn't have to fight one - is the only cabinet member set to survive a change of government this week. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace 'violation' near disputed islands
Beijing (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
FLOATING STEEL
Warship sinks before it can be sunk in US-Philippine drills
Manila (AFP) May 5, 2025
The BRP Miguel Malvar, old enough to have seen action in World War II, was scheduled to go out in a blaze of glory Monday, as a target ship during the annual US-Philippine "Balikatan" military exercises. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
'Loss of confidence in ability to command' cited as Navy commander relieved of duties
Washington 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
WAR REPORT
Lebanon warns Hamas against using its territories to attack Israel
Washington 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
WAR REPORT
Togo nationals captured with Russian forces on Ukraine front: govt
Lome (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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab to Conduct Hypersonic Test Flight Under MACH-TB 2.0 Program
Los 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
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TECH SPACE
China pioneers daytime satellite laser ranging in Earth moon space
Sydney, 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
SPACEMART
Apex secures 200 million to ramp up satellite bus production
Los 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
SUPERPOWERS
In White House shake-up, Mike Waltz fired as security adviser but nominated as U.N. ambassador
Washington 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
MISSILE NEWS
At least 2 killed after Russia bombards five regions of Ukraine with missiles, drones
Washington 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
FLOATING STEEL
Lost at sea: $66M F/A-18E Super Hornet goes over side of USS Harry S. Truman
Washington 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
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