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China announces 'major' military drills around TaiwanBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 China announced "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, saying it would conduct live-fire drills the following day across five zones in waters and airspace near the island. ... more  
Israeli air force deploys first laser interception systemJerusalem (AFP) Dec 28, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats. ... more  
Iran says launches three satellites into space from RussiaTehran (AFP) Dec 28, 2025 Iran launched three domestically built observation satellites into space from Russia on Sunday, state television reported, marking a new step for Tehran's space programme despite Western sanctions. ... more  
Japan govt approves record budget, including for defenceTokyo (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 The Japanese government approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists. ... more |
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North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026Seoul (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to step up production of missiles and construct more factories to meet his military's growing need for the projectiles, state media said Friday. ... more  
North Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bondSeoul (AFP) Dec 25, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. ... more  
India space agency launches its heaviest satelliteNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 24, 2025 India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector. ... more  
Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026Paris, France (AFP) Dec 22, 2025 The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis. ... more |
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China sanctions 20 US firms over Taiwan arms salesBeijing (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 China has announced fresh sanctions on 20 US defence firms, including a Boeing branch, over Washington's latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island Beijing claims. ... more |
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remainKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 24, 2025 Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. ... more  
New magnetic cloak design aims to protect sensitive electronicsLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 19, 2025 University of Leicester engineers have outlined a design concept for a device that can shield sensitive components from external magnetic fields by making them effectively invisible to magnetic dete ... more 
North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'Seoul (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 North Korea test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles, state media reported Monday, hailing the exercise as a show of "combat readiness" against foreign threats. ... more 
UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctionsNew York (AFP) Dec 25, 2025 The chief of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has sued President Donald Trump's administration over a US visa ban, calling it an "unconstitutional" attempt to expel the permanent American resident, court filings show. ... more |
 
Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operationsLagos (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 Nigeria on Friday signalled that more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country, which it said was a joint operation with its military. ... more  |
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BlackSky accelerates Gen-3 satellite into full commercial service in three weeksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has placed its third Gen-3 imaging satellite into commercial service just three weeks after launch, marking a major reduction in commissioning time compared wit ... more  
China rolls out 2 ton unmanned cargo aircraft to expand domestic aerial logisticsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 22, 2025 Shenyang Sunny Aeronautics and Space Adventure Co has rolled out its SUNNY T2000 unmanned cargo aircraft, capable of carrying up to two metric tons of freight, marking a step forward in China's effo ... more 
Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of clashesBangkok (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end border clashes that killed dozens of people. ... more  
Two French crew died in crash that killed Libyan army chiefParis, France (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 Two French crew members of a Falcon 50 jet died in the crash this week in Turkey that killed Libya's armed forces chief, a French diplomatic source told AFP on Friday. ... more |
Yemen separatists say Saudi strikes will not deter themAl Mukalla, Yemen (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 Yemen separatists said they would not be deterred from pursuing their objectives after air strikes they blamed on Saudi Arabia hit their positions on Friday. ... more 
Denmark blames cyberattacks on groups tied to Russian stateCopenhagen (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Denmark on Thursday accused two hacker groups linked to the Russian state of carrying out two cyberattacks, one on a Danish water treatment plant in 2024 and one on local elections last month. ... more  
UK launches paid military gap-year scheme amid recruitment strugglesLondon (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defence, the government said Saturday. ... more 
Wagner stronghold in CAR holds the line despite Kremlin shakeupLibreville, Gabon (AFP) Dec 23, 2025 A mural depicting Vladimir Putin and fatigue-clad Russian paramilitary fighters has appeared in the Central African Republic ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections as the country seeks to recover from decades of violence. ... more |
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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  
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  
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 
'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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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 |
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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 |
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