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October 09, 2025
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EU 'must respond' to Russia's 'hybrid warfare': von der Leyen



Strasbourg, France Oct 8, 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must ramp up its defences to deter Russia's "hybrid warfare", after a catalogue of air incursions, cyber attacks and damage to undersea cables. "These incidents are calculated to linger in the twilight of deniability. This is not random harassment. It is a coherent and escalating campaign," the European Commission head said in a speech to EU lawmakers. "Two incidents are coincidence, but three, five, 10 - this is a deliberate and targeted ... read more

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EU wants key sectors to use made-in-Europe AI
Strasbourg, France (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers. ... more
WAR REPORT
Japan's Takaichi may skip visit to Tokyo war shrine: reports
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 9, 2025
Japan's likely new prime minister Sanae Takaichi may skip visiting a shrine honouring war dead this month to avoid angering Asian neighbours, media reports said. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Dutch NGO rejects Burkina junta's claims of spying
Abidjan (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
An NGO on Wednesday denied claims by the Burkina Faso authorities that its workers had been involved in spying a day after the military regime arrested more of its staff. ... more
WAR REPORT
Trump unlikely to win Nobel Peace Prize, but who will?
Oslo (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will? ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
NATO drone competition highlightes use of autonomous technology in disaster relief
Huntsville AL (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
This summer, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the SAPIENCE Drone Competition, an international Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) event s ... more
SPACEWAR
Space Systems Command adds second Blue Origin deal to boost vehicle processing at Cape Canaveral
El Segundo CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
Space Systems Command is expanding its space vehicle processing capacity at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station by 2028, awarding Blue Origin a $78.25 million contract. The award is the second Nation ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea expected to stage military parade as party turns 80
Seoul (AFP) Oct 9, 2025
North Korea is set to host top officials from China and Russia to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, a celebration that is expected to feature a massive military parade showcasing its latest advanced weaponry. ... more
WAR REPORT
Russia says missile strike kills three in Belgorod region: governor
Moscow (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
A missile strike killed three people in a village in Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine on Wednesday, the local governor said. ... more

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Guyana strengthens territorial defense with French military support
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 8, 2025
During the opening ceremony of the French Embassy in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali said his country was ready to accept the France's offer of technological assistance - including land and maritime radar systems - to monitor Venezuela's movements amid pressure over the Essequibo region. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Will Russia implode after Ukraine?
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 8, 2025
Here is a question few have posed or even considered: What will be the fate of Russia after the war in Ukraine ends, as it must sometime? The history of Russia and the USSR after wars ended, and neither was on the winning side, offers a hint of what may lie ahead. ... more
UAV NEWS
Denmark closes airspace to civilian drones amid rise in sightings
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 29, 2025
Denmark will ban all civilian drones beginning Monday over safety concerns as Copenhagen prepares to host an EU summit on European defense. ... more
UAV NEWS
Next generation interceptor from Raytheon takes aim at drone warfare
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
Raytheon, an RTX business, has revealed a prototype for its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a system designed to replace the combat-proven Stinger missile and meet the growing threa ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Planet renews US Navy contract for Pacific vessel monitoring
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a global leader in daily Earth observation data, has secured a $7.5 million contract renewal with the US Navy through its subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal, to continue ves ... more
TECH SPACE
Neuraspace launches autonomous defence platform to protect European space assets
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2025
Neuraspace, one of Europe's leading space domain awareness (SDA) providers, has expanded its role in defence and civil protection with the launch of "Neuraspace DEF," a system designed to deliver au ... more
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CYBER WARS
Top UK prosecutor blames government for dropped China spy case
London (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
A high-profile case involving two men accused of spying for China was dropped because the UK government failed to provide evidence Beijing was a security threat, the chief prosecutor has said. ... more
CYBER WARS
US Air Force employee sentenced for sharing defense info on dating app
Washington (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
A former civilian employee of the US Air Force was sentenced to nearly six years in prison on Wednesday for sharing classified information on an online dating platform. ... more
WAR REPORT
'Crucial' for Europe to fund more US weapons for Kyiv: Ukraine envoy
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
Ukraine's ambassador to NATO on Wednesday urged European allies to step up purchases of US weapons for Kyiv, as only Washington can supply key capabilities required to counter Russia's assaults. ... more
WAR REPORT
Gaza war second anniversary could reopen path to Palestinian statehood
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 7, 2025
Hamas's daring "Operation Al Aqsa Flood" two years ago and Israel's devastating war on the Gaza Strip have not only transformed the Middle East, but also reverberated across the world. ... more
WAR REPORT
Israel, Hamas peace talks start in Egypt
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 6, 2025
Israel and Hamas have started the first round of indirect talks in Egypt to discuss an end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza and the West Bank, which would include the exchange of hostages and prisoners of war. ... more
DEMOCRACY
China exiles in Thailand lose hope, fearing Beijing's long reach
Bangkok (AFP) Oct 7, 2025
With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre. ... more
WAR REPORT
CENTCOM kills Al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist leader in Syria
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 8, 2025
The U.S. military has killed a senior member of an Al-Qaida-affiliated terrroist group in Syria, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Space Force awards launch missions to SpaceX, ULA
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 07, 2025
The U.S. Space Force announced winning bids for missions, and SpaceX is the clear favorite. Space Systems Command awarded seven National Security Space Launch contracts last week. Five of the ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
We need a solar sail probe to detect space tornadoes earlier, more accurately
Ann Arbor, MI (SPX) Oct 07, 2025
Spirals of solar wind can spin off larger solar eruptions and disrupt Earth's magnetic field, yet they are too difficult to detect with our current single-location warning system, according to a new ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Two newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun
Boulder CO (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Even at a distance of 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) away, activity on the Sun can have adverse effects on technological systems on Earth. Solar flares - intense bursts of energy in the S ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Digital revolution brings new clarity to direct exoplanet imaging with PLACID's liquid crystal optics
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 07, 2025
A groundbreaking instrument is set to transform how astronomers detect and directly image planets orbiting distant stars by using liquid crystal technology. Known as the Programmable Liquid-crystal ... more
ROBO SPACE
NRL robotic servicing payload passes thermal vacuum testing and moves closer to launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working with DARPA and Northrop Grumman's SpaceLogistics, has cleared a major space-readiness hurdle for satellite servicing. On Sept. 5, the team completed ... more
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Eutelsat and Tusass Strengthen Greenland's Digital Backbone with LEO Connectivity Expansion
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 06, 2025
Eutelsat and Tusass, Greenland's national telecommunications provider, have expanded their strategic partnership through a new multi-year agreement to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connect ... more
MILPLEX
US report says European giant, others sell to Chinese military-linked companies
Washington (AFP) Oct 7, 2025
A US Congressional committee report released Tuesday said that five major semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including European giant ASML, sold $38 billion worth of critical technology to China in 2024, including to companies flagged as US national security threats. ... more
MILPLEX
Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo
Madrid (AFP) Oct 8, 2025
Spanish lawmakers on Wednesday approved the enshrinement in law of an arms embargo on Israel that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez introduced to end what he called "the genocide in Gaza". ... more
MILPLEX
French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests two
Brest, France (AFP) Oct 1, 2025
France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Wednesday. ... more
NUKEWARS
Grenade attack in western Iran kills two IRGC members: local media
Tehran (AFP) Oct 7, 2025
A grenade attack in western Iran, blamed on militants, killed two members of the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a cleric, local media reported Tuesday. ... more
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