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  Washington (AFP) April 30, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he has been encouraging countries with Patriot missile systems to donate them to Ukraine, which has appealed for more of the air defense batteries. "There are countries that have Patriots, and so what we're doing is continuing to engage those countries," Austin told a House Armed Services Committee hearing. "I have talked to the leaders of several countries... myself here in the last two weeks, encouraging them to give up more capability or provide ... read more |
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Millennium Space Systems secures $414 million contract from Space Development AgencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 Millennium Space Systems, a subsidiary of Boeing [NYSE: BA], has been awarded a contract potentially worth $414 million by the Space Development Agency. The contract involves the delivery of the Fir ... more  
Galileo satellite constellation expands with two new additionsParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The Galileo navigation system has expanded its constellation with the addition of two new satellites, launched early on Sunday, 28 April, at 01:34 BST/02:34 CEST. This latest expansion brings the to ... more  
China says Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah met for talks in BeijingBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2024 China said Tuesday that rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for "in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation". ... more 
US Space Force NGP program achieves critical design review milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 The Space Systems Command (SSC) of the US Space Force has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Polar (NGP) Space Vehicl ... more |
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  France, Germany sign deal on 'tank of the future' 
Russia hits Ukrainian energy sites in massive attackKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 27, 2024 Russia launched a massive missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage targeting the country's energy supply, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday. ... more |
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Erdogan expects new NATO chief to address Turkey's terror concernsIstanbul (AFP) April 26, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expected NATO's next secretary general to prioritise Turkey's terror-related concerns, as he met Friday with the leading candidate for the position. ... more 
U.S. says five Israeli military units have committed human rights abuses before warWashington DC (UPI) Apr 30, 2024 The United States has determined that five Israeli military units have committed gross violations of human rights long before the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the State Department said. ... more 
Hezbollah says fires drones and guided missiles at IsraelBeirut (AFP) April 27, 2024 Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said Saturday it had targeted northern Israel with drones and guided missiles after cross-border Israeli strikes killed three people, including two of its members. ... more 
Poland will not 'protect' Ukrainian draft dodgers: ministerWarsaw (AFP) April 30, 2024 Poland will not "protect" Ukrainian draft dodgers on its soil, a deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, as authorities in Warsaw called for EU action on the matter. ... more |
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 Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza 
20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition base explosionPhnom Penh (AFP) April 27, 2024 Twenty Cambodian soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday. ... more |
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Antony Blinken meets with Jordanian leaders to push Gaza cease-fireWashington DC (UPI) Apr 30, 2024 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Jordan's top leaders Tuesday in Amman, where he is working to secure more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip and a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas. ... more  
Zelensky blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversaryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 26, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Russia's capture of a major nuclear power plant threatened a radiation catastrophe, as the country marked the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. ... more  
Russian, Chinese defense ministers tout close bilateral ties during meetingWashington DC (UPI) Apr 27, 2024 The defense ministers of Russia and China have emphasized the close bilateral ties between the two nations even as the United States voices displeasure over China's stance on the Ukraine war. ... more 
Charting the Geopolitical Landscape of the Late 2020s Part TwoSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 In the second part of our series on the evolving geopolitical landscape of the late 2020s, we delve deeper into the profound shifts reshaping our world. This segment focuses on the escalating humani ... more |
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Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Odesa: mayorKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 30, 2024 A Russian missile attack killed three people in Odesa, the mayor of the southwestern Ukrainian port city said early on Wednesday. ... more 
Russia says shot down US-made missiles launched by UkraineMoscow (AFP) April 30, 2024 Russia said Tuesday it had shot down six US-supplied tactical missiles launched by Ukraine, with officials in annexed Crimea saying some were downed over the Black Sea peninsula. ... more  
Vienna conference urges regulation of AI weaponsVienna (AFP) April 30, 2024 The world should establish a set of rules to regulate AI weapons while they're still in their infancy, a global conference said on Tuesday, calling the issue an "Oppenheimer moment" of the time. ... more  
Taiwan warns against visiting China due to expanded state secrets lawTaipei (AFP) April 30, 2024 Taipei has raised the alarm about the growing risks Taiwanese people could face when visiting China, pointing to an expanded state secrets law that will take effect on Wednesday. ... more |
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China's new aircraft carrier conducts first sea trials: state mediaBeijing (AFP) May 1, 2024 China's Fujian aircraft carrier took to the water for maiden sea trials on Wednesday, state media said, a key next step in a vast naval build-up by Beijing as it carves out a more assertive role for itself in the Pacific and beyond. ... more  
Supersonic fighter crashes in New Mexico national parkLos Angeles (AFP) April 30, 2024 A US fighter plane crashed into a national park in New Mexico on Tuesday, the Air Force said. ... more  
S. Korea discussing participation in AUKUS tech pact: defence ministerSydney (AFP) May 1, 2024 South Korea's defence minister on Wednesday said his country was actively discussing participation in a landmark defence technology pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ... more 
European rapid-response force could see light next year: French ministerParis (AFP) April 26, 2024 A European rapid-response force, including to help evacuate nationals from hostile environments, could be up and running by next year, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Friday. ... more |
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Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: reportParis (AFP) April 26, 2024 Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday. ... more 
France orders firms to prioritise anti-air missile ordersParis (AFP) April 29, 2024 France has ordered firms involved in production of Aster air defence missiles to prioritise those contracts, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday. ... more  
Lithuania backs Poland leader's bid to host NATO nuclear armsDirmiskes, Lithuania (AFP) April 26, 2024 Lithuania's president on Friday echoed his Polish counterpart's desire to have NATO deploy nuclear weapons in the region in the face of a growing threat from Russia. ... more 
Macron ready to 'open debate' on nuclear European defenceParis (AFP) April 27, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to "open the debate" about the role of nuclear weapons in a common European defence, he said in an interview published Saturday. ... more |
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Philippines says China Coast Guard used water cannon on its vesselsManila (AFP) April 30, 2024 The Philippines said the China Coast Guard used water cannon on two of its vessels on Tuesday, causing damage to one of them, during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian country. ... more 
Solomon Islands pro-China PM says not standing for new termHoniara (AFP) April 29, 2024 Solomon Islands' incumbent prime minister Manasseh Sogavare said Monday he would not stand for a new term, ending his pro-China rule of more than four years. ... more  
Swedish parliament group urges $4.9-bn hike in defence spendingStockholm (AFP) April 26, 2024 A Swedish parliamentary commission on Friday recommended moves to strengthen the country's armed forces that would add 52.8 billion kronor ($4.9 billion) to the national defence budget by 2030. ... more  
Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader's visitParis (AFP) April 29, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced on Monday, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expected to be high on the agenda. ... more |
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