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Space Systems Command activates System Delta 80 for assured space accessLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2025 U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command has activated System Delta 80 to manage launch solutions, on-orbit servicing, and range systems in support of the Assured Access to Space Program Executive Off ... more 
Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to provide SAR reconnaissance data to German militaryBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 19, 2025 Rheinmetall and ICEYE have received a major contract from the German Armed Forces for space-based reconnaissance, with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Servi ... more  
RTX radar selected to support autonomous X 62A fighter testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 19, 2025 Raytheon has received a U.S. Air Force contract to integrate its PhantomStrike radar on the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft, or VISTA, a modified F-16D Block 30 test air ... more 
Muon Space secures Direct to Phase II award for SDA missile warning and tracking missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 Muon Space has secured a Direct to Phase II award to support the Space Development Agency's missile warning and tracking mission, advancing the company's role in developing space based sensing capab ... more |
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US oil blockade of Venezuela: what we knowWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 US forces in the Caribbean - where Donald Trump has deployed a massive flotilla of warships - have been tasked by the president with blockading "sanctioned oil vessels" going to and from Venezuela. ... more 
MDA Space partners with Canada defence department and Telesat to deliver next generation military satcomLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 MDA Space has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Canadian Department of National Defence and satellite operator Telesat to deliver advanced military satellite communications capabilit ... more  
Maintaining the Gold Standard: The Future of Landsat Calibration and ValidationGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 17, 2025 The Landsat Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) group helps uphold Landsat's reputation as the gold standard of satellite imagery. They ensure that the Operational Land Imager (OLI) and the Thermal ... more  
Billionaire Trump nominee confirmed to lead NASA amid Moon raceWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 The US Senate on Wednesday approved President Donald Trump's re-nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to head NASA, following months of backtracking and uncertainty over the space agency's future. ... more |
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'Not our enemy': Rush to rearm sparks backlash in east GermanyLubben, Germany (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 As Germany faces a hostile Russia, a defence firm plans to open a munitions plant in the ex-communist east - but many locals are sympathetic towards Moscow and up in arms about the project. ... more |
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Hydrogen peroxide thruster qualifies for ESA launcher attitude controlParis, France (SPX) Dec 19, 2025 Many launchers and satellites rely on separate propulsion systems for major orbital maneuvers and for attitude control, with the latter provided by compact reaction control thrusters that steer and ... more  
Engineered interlayers boost satellite insulation and flexible electronicsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 17, 2025 Researchers at Empa are refining the multilayer insulation foils that wrap many satellites and space probes, aiming to improve their mechanical robustness while maintaining thermal protection. These ... more  
Benin president says bulk of military not behind failed coupCotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Benin President Patrice Talon said Thursday that the bulk of the army did not back a recent foiled coup bid whose leaders recruited young trainee soldiers. ... more 
Anysignal raises 24 million Series A to advance autonomous RF sensing for space and national securityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 Anysignal has raised 24 million dollars in a Series A financing round to expand development of autonomous radio frequency sensing technology aimed at mission critical space and national security app ... more |
DLR completes ground roll tests of HAP alpha uncrewed high altitude solar aircraftBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 The German Aerospace Center has successfully completed ground roll tests of HAP alpha, an uncrewed high altitude solar powered aircraft designed to operate in the lower stratosphere for extended per ... more  |
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Cyviz awarded two classified NATO defense contracts for mission critical visualization systemsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 Cyviz, a provider of immersive visualization systems and collaborative mission operations platforms, has been awarded two classified defense contracts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization aimed ... more  
China's MetaX soars 755% on debut on hopes for domestic chipmakersShanghai (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Shares in China's MetaX, which makes high-end chips used to power AI systems, rocketed more than 750 percent on its debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, fuelled by hopes of the country's potential to challenge US powerhouse Nvidia. ... more  
US deploys troops to Ecuador for anti-drugs operationQuito (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in one of Latin America's biggest narcotics smuggling hubs. ... more  
Defence of Europe's eastern flank an 'immediate' priority: eight EU leadersHelsinki (AFP) Dec 16, 2025 Defending Europe's eastern flank should be an "immediate" priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by Russia, eight EU leaders meeting in Helsinki said Tuesday. ... more |
Rocket Lab advances US Space Force mission with early STP S30 launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation has successfully launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command, placing four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit and completing the task fi ... more 
Trump signs $900 bn defense policy bill into law as Admin plans major DoD changesWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 President Donald Trump signed a sweeping defense policy bill into law Thursday that signaled strong bipartisan support for Europe and defied the US leader's increasingly hostile posture toward NATO and America's closest allies. ... more 
PM Takaichi says Japan 'always open' to dialogue with ChinaTokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday she is "always open" to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about Taiwan. ... more 
Germany opens new national drone defence centreBerlin (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Germany opened a new national drone defence centre on Wednesday to enable better coordination between central and state governments, after a string of suspicious drone sightings in recent months. ... more |
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German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchasesBerlin (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington. ... more  
US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan: TaipeiTaipei (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China. ... more  
German MP urges split with France on fighter jet projectBerlin (AFP) Dec 16, 2025 A prominent German lawmaker Tuesday called for a split with France in a major next-generation fighter aircraft project, as a high-stakes decision looms on the European programme's future. ... more
Pentagon prepares major military reorganization plan: reportWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 16, 2025 US officials are working on a plan for a reorganization of the military requested by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that would reduce four-star generals and consolidate some international command centers, the Washington Post reported on Monday. ... more |
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Mossad chief says Israel must 'ensure' Iran won't restart nuclear programmeJerusalem (AFP) Dec 16, 2025 The head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service said on Tuesday that the country must "ensure" Iran doesn't restart its nuclear programme, six months after it bombed Tehran's atomic facilities during a 12-day war. ... more |
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Russian nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik deployed in BelarusMoscow (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that a newly developed Russian hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile known as the "Oreshnik" had been deployed in Belarus. ... more 
Ukraine diplomat in Beijing for talks; Russian attacks injure scores in southern UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 A senior Ukrainian diplomat announced on Thursday he had arrived in Beijing, a close ally of Russia, where he was expected to hold talks with Chinese officials. ... more  
Daughter warns China not to make Jimmy Lai a 'martyr'Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 The daughter of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted on Monday, warned China her father would be a "martyr" if he dies in prison, as she voiced alarm again for his health. ... more  
Deadly attack on US troops exposes Syrian security gaps: analystsBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 A deadly attack on US troops by a member of Syria's security forces has exposed flaws in the new authorities' recruitment drive, which appears poorly designed to filter out extremists, analysts said. ... more |
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