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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has secured the fifth-year option of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. This contract, valued at up to $187 million, is awarded by the U.S. Space Force to continue advancing the maintenance and modernization of essential space infrastructure. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the Space Force's core capability of space domain awareness. MOSSAIC's operations, which span across military space surveillance and c ... read more |
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Russia fires nine drones at Ukraine, damages hotel in city of MykolaivWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024 Russian drones damaged a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. ... more  
French FM calls for greater cooperation on European defenceBerlin (AFP) April 28, 2024 Stronger European cooperation on defence would act as "a second life insurance policy" alongside the NATO alliance, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said Sunday. ... more  
Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels GazaJerusalem (AFP) April 28, 2024 Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, as Israel carried out further air strikes and shelling on the war-battered territory. ... more  
Major advancements in US space domain awareness through Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Space Systems Command (SSC) has made significant strides in space domain awareness (SDA) with its Tools Applications and Processing (TAP) Lab, recently achieving mission success in collaboration wit ... more |
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 US commander sees 'breathtaking' development of China's space power
US defense chief announces $6 bn in security aid for UkraineWashington (AFP) April 26, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced $6 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Washington rushes to fill gaps left by months of limited American assistance. ... more |
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Xi Jinping Highlights Key Role of New PLA Information Support ForceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 President Xi Jinping recently inaugurated the Information Support Force of the People's Liberation Army, declaring it essential for modern warfare during a ceremony at the Central Military Commissio ... more  
North Korea tests rocket launcher system in threat to Seoul and possible show for RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state-run media reported Friday, in a growing threat to Seoul that may also serve as a product demonstration for Russia. ... more
Ship attacked by missiles off Yemen coastDubai (AFP) April 27, 2024 A ship was damaged when it was targeted twice with multiple missiles off Yemen's coast on Friday, in the latest attack on international shipping in the Red Sea to be claimed by Huthi rebels. ... more  
UK court releases 'China spying' suspects on bailLondon (AFP) April 26, 2024 A UK court on Friday granted conditional bail to two men accused of spying for China, in a case which has heightened Western concern over claims of aggressive Chinese espionage. ... more |
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Iraqi female TikTok star shot dead; as LGBTQ people face 15 year jail termsBaghdad (AFP) April 26, 2024 A gunman on a motorbike shot dead a well-known Iraqi social media influencer known as Om Fahad outside her Baghad home on Friday, Iraqi security officials told AFP. ... more |
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Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid sheltersRiga (AFP) April 27, 2024 Authorities in Latvia called on residents to use Saturday's annual "Big Clean-up Day" to turn basements into air-raid shelters, with many in the Baltic country concerned they could be Russia's next target. ... more  
US troops to leave Chad in second African state withdrawalWashington (AFP) April 26, 2024 The United States will withdraw some troops from Chad, the Pentagon has said, days after Washington agreed to move forces out of neighboring Niger. ... more 
US sending senior officials to Niger to discuss troop exitWashington (AFP) April 25, 2024 The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks with officials in Niamey on withdrawing the more than 1,000 American personnel in the military-ruled country. ... more  
Biden approves $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- and potential TikTok banWashington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024 Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will get military aid while TikTok will get a new owner in the United States or or be banned in the nation after President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion aid package bill into law Wednesday. ... more |
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Iraq hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': security, health sourcesNasiriyah, Iraq (AFP) April 24, 2024 Iraqi authorities have executed at least 11 people convicted of "terrorism" this week, security and health sources said Wednesday, with rights group Amnesty International condemning an "alarming lack of transparency". ... more 
Far-right German MEP's aide arrested for allegedly spying for ChinaFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) April 23, 2024 An aide to a German far-right member of the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said on Tuesday, deepening concerns about foreign interference ahead of June's European elections. ... more  
Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islandsTokyo (AFP) April 28, 2024 Beijing has lodged a protest with Tokyo after a group of Japanese lawmakers visited a disputed island chain, with the Chinese embassy on Sunday denouncing the trip as "provocative". ... more
France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant AtosParis (AFP) April 28, 2024 French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said he had moved to acquire the "sovereign activities" of debt-laden French tech giant Atos and prevent foreign ownership of them. ... more |
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Secretary of State Blinken headed back to Middle East, warns against Rafah incursionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed his "ironclad support" for Israel's security in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, according to a statement from the White House. ... more
Ukraine army commander says situation 'worsened'Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 28, 2024 The commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces said Sunday Kyiv's position on the frontline had deteriorated and that Russia had made a number of recent battlefield gains. ... more 
NATO chief says Ukraine can beat Russia; As exhausted troops await resupplyBerlin (AFP) April 25, 2024 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as long as its allies fulfil promises to deliver more weapons. ... more 
Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment deadGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 25, 2024 Palestinians on Thursday mourned people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the crowded southern Gaza city where Israel says it is advancing plans for a ground invasion. ... more |
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Poland, Lithuania say can help return military-aged men to UkraineWarsaw (AFP) April 25, 2024 Poland and Lithuania could help return Ukrainians of military age back to Ukraine, the countries' defence ministers said, as Kyiv ramps up efforts to replenish its depleted and exhausted military. ... more 
UK navy downs Huthi missile targeting merchant vessel: ministryLondon (AFP) April 25, 2024 Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday. ... more 
US nudges Germany on long-range missiles for UkraineWashington (AFP) April 25, 2024 The United States hopes decisions by it and allied countries to send long-range missiles to Ukraine may encourage similar action by Germany, which has so far refused to provide its Taurus missiles, a US official said Thursday. ... more 
US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to UkraineWashington (AFP) April 24, 2024 The United States sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use inside its territory, and the weapons arrived in the country this month, the State Department said Wednesday. ... more |
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N. Korea's Kim oversees test of multiple rocket launcherSeoul (AFP) April 26, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, state media said Friday, its latest weapons test after accusations Pyongyang has supplied arms to Russia. ... more 
Sweden to send NATO troops to Latvia next year: PMStockholm (AFP) April 25, 2024 Sweden will next year contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday. ... more 
Hungary's Orban to host Chinese leader in early MayBudapest (AFP) April 25, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary on May 8-10, the Central European country's government announced Thursday, as part of his first European trip since the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more 
UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attackLondon (AFP) April 25, 2024 The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions against Iran's drone and missile industries after its recent attack on Israel. ... more |
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