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  Moscow (AFP) May 14, 2025 The possible deployment of French nuclear bombers across the EU will not enhance security on the continent, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to discuss the issue. "The proliferation of nuclear weapons on the European continent is something that will not add security, predictability, or stability to the European continent," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. The French president floated the idea during a TV appearance on Tuesday, co ... read more |
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Macron warns of new sanctions, Europe talks nukes; Lula commits to push PutinParis (AFP) May 13, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Europeans would slap Russia with more sanctions if it did not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, and said that Paris was ready to discuss deploying its nuclear-armed warplanes in other European countries. ... more  
NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happyBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 14, 2025 NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya from Wednesday will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month. ... more 
Kim Jong Un oversees combat training drills, stresses 'full preparations for war'Washington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised combined tactical drills of special operations forces and stressed "full preparations for war," state media reported Wednesday. ... more 
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiationsWashington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025 The United States has imposed additional Iran-related sanctions, as the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran on a new nuclear weapons deal. ... more |
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BlackSky Secures Early Access Agreements for Gen-3 Satellite Services with Global Defense CustomersLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has signed early access agreements for its Gen-3 satellite services with multiple international defense sector clients, offering real-time, high-resolution sate ... more 
Capella Space Secures DIU Contract to Enhance Hybrid Space Architecture CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Capella Space Corp., a leading American satellite imaging company, has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to advance its synthetic aperture radar ... more  
China completes testing of powerful reusable liquid rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) May 14, 2025 China has successfully completed full-scale testing of a 140-tonne liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine, a critical component for the nation's reusable carrier rockets, according to its developer, th ... more  
GMV Secures ESA Contract to Develop Advanced Orbital Neighborhood Monitoring ToolMadrid, Spain (SPX) May 12, 2025 Operational collision avoidance (CA) traditionally covers a short window, typically up to two weeks into the future. However, this limited timeframe can leave satellite operators unprepared for sudd ... more |
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SES to Provide Advanced Hybrid Space Network for U.S. Defense CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 SES Space and Defense, a subsidiary of SES, has been selected to support the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) Hybrid Space Architecture Network initiative. The company's Hybrid Space Architecture II ... more |
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Sierra Space Reaches Key Milestone in Space Force R-GPS ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Sierra Space, a major player in commercial space and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of a critical testing phase for its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, developed in co ... more  
What NASA Is Learning from the Biggest Geomagnetic Storm in 20 YearsGreenbelt MD (SPX) May 12, 2025 One year ago today, representatives from NASA and about 30 other U.S. government agencies gathered for a special meeting to simulate and address a threat looming in space. The threat was not an aste ... more 
Iran says to hold nuclear talks with Europeans this weekTehran (AFP) May 14, 2025 Iran will hold a fresh round of nuclear talks with European powers in Turkey later this week, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. ... more  
Pakistan returns Indian border guard; As conflict sees no clear winnerNew Delhi (AFP) May 14, 2025 Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals. ... more |
 
Israel warns Yemenis to avoid ports after intercepting missileJerusalem (AFP) May 14, 2025 Israel's army on Wednesday urged Yemenis to stay away from Huthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels. ... more  |
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Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drillsPhnom Penh (AFP) May 14, 2025 Cambodia and China on Wednesday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs. ... more  
Three Germans go on trial accused of spying for ChinaBerlin (AFP) May 13, 2025 Three Germans went on trial Tuesday accused of spying for China by supplying it with information on high-tech equipment with military use. ... more 
Israel and Trump at odds over Iran nuclear strategyJerusalem (AFP) May 13, 2025 Israel is threatening military action against Iran while US President Donald Trump pursues diplomacy, exposing a growing rift between the long-time allies over how to confront the Islamic republic's advancing nuclear programme. ... more  
Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle EastAmman (AFP) May 11, 2025 Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries. ... more |
Saudis launch new AI firm ahead of Trump tripRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) May 12, 2025 Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was launching a new artificial intelligence company central to its strategy and investments, on the eve of a visit by US President Donald Trump. ... more 
U.S. to begin immediately removing 1,000 transgender service members from militaryWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 The Pentagon will begin immediately removing 1,000 transgender service members from the military, according to a memo issued Thursday, after the Supreme Court earlier this week ruled in favor of the Trump administration's ban on transgender soldiers. ... more
Rights groups take UK govt to court over Israel arms salesLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups and NGOs took the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. ... more
Five European defence ministers to meet in Rome on FridayRome (AFP) May 12, 2025 Defence ministers from five major European military powers will meet in Italy on Friday to discuss support for Ukraine, the host country said. ... more |
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US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue. ... more 
Iran says it's open to temporary uranium enrichment limitsTehran (AFP) May 13, 2025 Iran is open to accepting temporary limits on its uranium enrichment, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, while adding that talks with the United States have yet to address such specifics. ... more  
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more 
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more |
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Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more |
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Japanese military training plane crashes with two on boardTokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more  
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school: witnessesDepeyin, Myanmar (AFP) May 12, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the Southeast Asian nation recover from a devastating earthquake. ... more 
Ecuador says 1,500 troops deployed to Amazon after deadly guerrilla clashQuito (AFP) May 12, 2025 Ecuador's Ministry of Defence on Monday said it had deployed 1,500 troops to an Amazon region to "find and eliminate" leftist guerrillas blamed for a recent ambush that killed 11 soldiers. ... more 
EU demands accountability for Myanmar school strikeBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 14, 2025 The EU on Wednesday voiced shock at a deadly air strike on a school in central Myanmar, warning the "perpetrators must be held accountable for this atrocity". ... more |
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