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November 20, 2025
UAV NEWS
UNIBIRD introduces AI navigation for drones in GPS-denied zones



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2025
UNIBIRD has launched the N200 VIO Navigation Module, designed to support drone navigation and localization using AI vision in environments without GPS availability. The N200 module facilitates GPS-free operation and eliminates vulnerability to jamming and spoofing. Priced at $399, the N200 offers continuous positioning with an accuracy error margin as low as 2 percent and fully integrates with PX4 flight controllers. This makes it substantially more affordable and practical compared to traditional ... read more

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ROBO SPACE
Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 14, 2025
A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Open-source clock framework aims to synchronize deep space missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2025
Vartis Space Corp. has introduced the Vartis Space Clock, an open-source framework that enables independent synchronization of zero-time reference points for space operations without relying on Eart ... more
TECH SPACE
Next-generation satellites from Spire Global prepared for SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2025
Spire Global has shipped nine satellites, designed and built in-house, to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for an upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Twilight mission. This shipment comprises Spire's ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Can America Beat China Back to the Moon?
Gerroa, Australia (SPX) Nov 17, 2025
The United States faces a narrowing window to claim its position as the first nation to return humans to the Moon in the 21st century. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
PLD Space expands rocket subsystem testing leadership in Europe
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 18, 2025
PLD Space is now operating its Teruel Airport testing facility at maximum capacity, with over 155,000 square meters dedicated to rocket development. The company utilizes ten self-designed test bench ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
How small satellites can help the US win the space race
Ithaca NY (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
Sending spacecraft into low Earth orbit could transform next-generation telecommunications, space exploration and national security. But that altitude - which begins roughly 60 miles above the plane ... more
SPACEMART
How smarter satellite teamwork can speed up connections in space
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
Low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellations are rapidly changing how we connect to the world, offering potential for faster communications, more accurate earth observation, and better disaster forecas ... more
TECH SPACE
Radiation hardened circuit platform expands space electronics development
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
BAE Systems has unveiled new advances for its radiation-hardened 12 nanometer RH12 Storefront technology, designed to support space missions requiring resilient integrated circuits. The RH12 Storefr ... more

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TECH SPACE
Strengthened collision avoidance system boosts UK satellite safety for LEO constellations
London, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
GMV's UK subsidiary has taken a significant step in space safety with the development and deployment of an advanced collision avoidance system tailored for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellat ... more
SPACEWAR
New satellites boost China's orbital technology capabilities
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
China launched three multifunctional satellites into orbit on Wednesday using a Long March 2C carrier rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC). Designated Shijian 30A, ... more
UAV NEWS
Expanded Michigan site boosts Redwire fuel cell production for Stalker drones
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2025
Redwire Corporation has opened a new 85,000 square foot facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan to increase the output of fuel cells powering its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS). The move aims to meet ... more
UAV NEWS
Redwire to Deliver Spacecraft for DARPA Otter VLEO Demonstration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
Redwire Corporation has secured a 44 million dollar phase 2 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to advance the Otter Very Low Earth Orbit mission. The contract supports the c ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA's X-59 soars on historic first flight, marks breakthrough for quiet supersonic travel
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
After years of design, development, and testing, NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for aeronautics research and t ... more
WAR REPORT
Israeli military says killed Hezbollah operative in Lebanon
Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Israel's military said Monday it had killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon, a region that has witnessed several attacks despite the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group. ... more
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WAR REPORT
Jordan parliament passes law reinstating conscription
Amman (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Jordan's parliament on Monday voted in favour of a law reinstating conscription for men from early next year, decades after compulsory military service ended, state media reported. ... more
THE STANS
Kurdish PKK militants say have left key area in north Iraq
Ankara (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Four Nigerian security personnel killed in jihadist ambush
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) Nov 15, 2025
Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group ambushed Nigerian security forces in northeastern Borno state, killing two soldiers and two anti-jihadist militia members, sources said Saturday. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Jihadists say killed Nigerian brigadier general
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
An IS-aligned jihadist group Monday claimed it had killed a Nigerian brigadier general leading the fight against militant groups in the volatile Lake Chad region. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Russian army present in six African countries: state TV
Moscow (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
The Russian army is operating in six African countries, state TV reported in a rare high-profile acknowledgement of the extent of Moscow's official military presence on the continent. ... more
UAV NEWS
Europe 'not ready' for Russian drone attack: EU defence chief
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Europe is not ready to deal effectively with a Russian drone attack and must integrate Ukraine's "battle-tested" capabilities to better protect itself, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Monday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Zelensky meets Macron seeking air defence deal for Ukraine: AFP
Velizy-Villacoublay, France Nov 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday met France's Emmanuel Macron at an air base outside Paris, seeking a major deal to acquire French air defence hardware including fighter jets, an AFP correspondent said. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger 'nuclear domino' effect
Seoul (AFP) Nov 18, 2025
North Korea denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary on Tuesday that the deal would cause a "nuclear domino" effect. ... more
NUKEWARS
South Korea proposes first military talks with North in years
Seoul (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
South Korea proposed on Monday talks with Pyongyang to avoid border clashes, the first such offer in seven years as Seoul seeks to ease military tensions with the nuclear-armed North. ... more
AEROSPACE
Trump says US will sell F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia
Washington (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States would sell F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for talks. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Space Systems Command advances New Glenn certification after latest launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2025
Space Systems Command continues the process of certifying Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle for National Security Space Launch missions, following the successful NG-2 launch at 3:55 p.m. EST fr ... more
MILPLEX
Polish PM denounces 'sabotage' of railway line to Ukraine
Warsaw (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion which damaged a railway line to its close ally Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage". ... more
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SUPERPOWERS
Japan-China row over Taiwan highlights fragile ties
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
A diplomatic feud with China sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan has underscored the fragility of ties between the key trading partners. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Russian missile attack kills teenager in eastern Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 18, 2025
A Russian missile attack killed a teenage girl and wounded at least nine people in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, its governor said Tuesday. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan says China 'severely' impacting regional peace in Japan spat
Taipei (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Monday that China had "severely" impacted regional peace in its row with Japan, which was sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. ... more
IRAQ WARS
Pro-Iran camp reunites to form majority in Iraq parliament
Baghdad (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Iraq's pro-Iran Coordination Framework alliance announced on Monday it had formed the majority bloc in the newly elected parliament, and said that it will nominate the next prime minister. ... more
THE STANS
Syria to hand over Uyghur jihadist fighters to China: sources
Damascus (AFP) Nov 17, 2025
Syria intends to hand over jihadist fighters from China's Uyghur minority to Beijing, two sources told AFP on Monday, but the foreign ministry in Damascus denied the report. ... more
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