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  Washington (AFP) May 21, 2025 US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his "Golden Dome" missile shield system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. Trump on Tuesday announced $25 billion earmarked for the project, which he said could eventually cost a total of around $175 billion and would be operational in about three years. Beijing hit back Wednesday, denouncing Golden Dome as a threat to international security and accusing the ... read more |
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Philippines, US coast guards join military drills in South China SeaManila (AFP) May 21, 2025 The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea. ... more  
Russian strike on Ukrainian military training site kills six: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2025 A Russian strike on a military training site in northeastern Ukraine has killed six soldiers and wounded at least 10 others, the Ukrainian national guard said on Wednesday. ... more  
ATLAS showcases secure software platform to enhance US military satellite operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 ATLAS Space Operations and its subsidiary Freedom Space Technologies have successfully demonstrated the capabilities of their Freedom software platform for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and the De ... more  
Advanced 3D Satellite Component Layout Optimization Method Developed by Beijing ResearchersSydney, Australia (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers at the Defense Innovation Institute, part of the Chinese Academy of Military Science, have developed a novel method for optimizing the three-dimensional layout of satellite components, a ... more |
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China's Satellite Navigation Industry Reaches $79.9 Billion in 2024Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry achieved a total output value of 575.8 billion yuan ($79.9 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 7.39 percent year-on-year growth, according to ... more  
Chinese Combat Drones Secure Global Market Lead in CounterterrorismTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), a key player in the country's unmanned military aircraft industry, has sold over 200 medium and large combat drones to more than 10 countries, sig ... more  
Chinese Company Conducts Fifth Sea-Based Rocket LaunchTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully completed its fifth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Monday. The rocket lifted off at 3:38 pm from a modif ... more 
Making Satellite-Based Real-Time Data Processing a Global RealityTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 As low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations rapidly expand, their role is evolving from passive communication relays to sophisticated processing hubs capable of real-time data analysis. This s ... more |
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Skynet 6A military satellite advances with successful module integrationLondon, UK (SPX) May 21, 2025 The United Kingdom's next-generation military satellite, Skynet 6A, has reached a key development milestone with the successful integration of its communications and service modules. The spacecraft, ... more |
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Keel laid for future guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin WalshWashington DC (UPI) May 20, 2025 The keel for the future guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh was officially laid Tuesday in a ceremony at Bath Iron Works in Maine. It is the first time an Arleigh Burke-class ship will be built in honor of a Coast Guard member. ... more  
China conducted drills near Taiwan, slams Lai on one year in officeBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 China conducted amphibious drills in some of its closest waters to Taiwan as the self-ruled island's president marked one year in office, state broadcaster CCTV said. ... more  
Australian chopper crash caused by pilot disorientation: reportSydney (AFP) May 21, 2025 An Australian military helicopter crash that killed all four crew members was caused by the pilots becoming disoriented, a report found Wednesday. ... more  
Iran's Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to 'lead to any outcome'Tehran (AFP) May 20, 2025 Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that nuclear talks with the United States were unlikely to yield any results, amid a diplomatic standoff over the Islamic republic's enrichment activities. ... more |
 
China says it backs Pakistan in defending 'sovereignty'Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2025 China said on Tuesday it supports Pakistan in defending "national sovereignty and territorial integrity", after a ceasefire ended four days of fighting with India over a deadly attack in Kashmir. ... more  |
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PKK urges Turkey to ease imprisonment of 'chief negotiator' OcalanSulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) May 20, 2025 The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has said Turkey should ease prison conditions for its founder Abdullah Ocalan, declaring him the group's "chief negotiator" for any future talks after a decision to disband. ... more 
Retired four-star US admiral convicted on corruption chargesWashington (AFP) May 19, 2025 A jury on Monday convicted a retired four-star US admiral who served as the US Navy's second-highest-ranking officer on corruption charges for steering contracts to a company in exchange for a lucrative job. ... more  
Iran says open to regional nuclear fuel consortiumTehran (AFP) May 19, 2025 Iran on Monday said it was open to establishing a regional nuclear fuel consortium, reiterating that it would not stop enriching uranium. ... more 
Pentagon chief launches another review into U.S Afghanistan withdrawalWashington DC (UPI) May 21, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday announced the launch of a new "comprehensive review" of the United States' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan to ensure those responsible face accountability. ... more |
VA hosting Memorial Day events at 130+ national cemeteriesWashington DC (UPI) May 20, 2025 More than 130 national cemeteries will conduct Memorial Day events hosting a total of about 100,000 attendees across the nation, the Veterans Affairs Department announced Tuesday. ... more 
Israel arrests two accused of spying on defence minister for IranJerusalem (AFP) May 20, 2025 Israeli authorities said Tuesday that they had arrested two citizens suspected of carrying out "intelligence-gathering missions" at Iran's behest near the defence minister's home. ... more 
Taiwan's ruling party expels 5 for spying; says 'willing' to talk to China - boosts defencesTaipei (AFP) May 21, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's party expelled on Wednesday five members accused of spying for China, including a former aide to the self-ruled island's national security chief. ... more  
Denmark in 'frank' talks with China over backing Russia; Germany says China has 'a responsibility for global peace'Beijing (AFP) May 19, 2025 Denmark's foreign minister said Monday he had a "frank talk" with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing's "deeply problematic" support for Russia and its war in Ukraine. ... more |
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UK FM says EU defence pact will 'complement' NATOLondon (AFP) May 19, 2025 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested Monday that British troops could complement missions in the Western Balkans as part of a new defence and security pact signed with the EU. ... more  
Is NATO set to agree spending 5% of GDP on defence? Not qBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025 NATO countries look on course to agree a deal on ramping up their defence spending target at a summit in The Hague next month in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump. ... more 
Taiwan says 'willing' to talk to China as island boosts defencesTaipei (AFP) May 20, 2025 Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but will continue to build up its defences, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office. ... more 
Chinese weapons get rare battle test in India-Pakistan fightingShanghai (AFP) May 20, 2025 Just over a week after a ceasefire with India was struck, Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting his country's largest arms supplier, China, with the performance of the weapons they supplied a matter of burning interest for analysts and governments alike. ... more |
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Iran's Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to 'lead to any outcome'Tehran (AFP) May 20, 2025 Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that nuclear talks with the United States were unlikely to yield any results, amid a diplomatic standoff over the Islamic republic's enrichment activities. ... more |
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NATO to open new air command in Norway's far northOslo (AFP) May 20, 2025 Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control centre. ... more 
India to resume border ceremony with PakistanAmritsar, India (AFP) May 20, 2025 India said Tuesday it would resume a daily border ceremony with neighbouring Pakistan which it briefly halted earlier this month following the most serious conflict between the nuclear armed arch-rivals for decades. ... more 
China says backs direct talks between Russia, Ukraine on ending warBeijing (AFP) May 20, 2025 China said on Tuesday it backed direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced the two would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin. ... more 
Crew killed in Egyptian military training jet crashCairo (AFP) May 19, 2025 An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said. ... more |
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