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Senators: U.S. aims to stay on top in international space race

Science News // 11 hours ago

Senators: U.S. aims to stay on top in international space race

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- China's increased efforts in space grabbed the attention of the U.S. Senate space and science subcommittee Thursday, with several members saying Congress will act to ensure that NASA retains its leadership role in space.

Gov't reports say climate change affecting immigration, national security in U.S.

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Gov't reports say climate change affecting immigration, national security in U.S.

U.S. calls for sustained, substantive talks with North Korea

U.S. News // 1 day ago

U.S. calls for sustained, substantive talks with North Korea

U.S. needs nuclear spacecraft to compete with China, NASA official says

Science News // 1 day ago

U.S. needs nuclear spacecraft to compete with China, NASA official says

North Korea says ballistic missile was launched from submarine

World News // 1 day ago

North Korea says ballistic missile was launched from submarine

Oct. 20 (UPI) -- A North Korean ballistic missile launch this week was fired from one of its military submarines, state-run media reported on Wednesday.

Humidity caused corrosion of Starliner capsule valves, Boeing, NASA say

Science News // 2 days ago

Humidity caused corrosion of Starliner capsule valves, Boeing, NASA say

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Humid Florida air may have caused valves to stick in Boeing's Starliner space capsule during preparation for a test launch Aug. 3, causing further delay in NASA's astronaut launch program, NASA said.

Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

Defense News // 2 days ago

Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

Oct. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Ukraine continues to have U.S. support against Russian aggression and is free to decide its own foreign policy during a visit to Kyiv Tuesday.

North Korea draws criticism for another ballistic missile test

World News // 3 days ago

North Korea draws criticism for another ballistic missile test

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, amid trilateral strategy talks between Washington, Seoul and Tokyo.

Citing Russian occupation, U.S. signs new defense pact with Georgia

Defense News // 3 days ago

Citing Russian occupation, U.S. signs new defense pact with Georgia

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed a new security agreement with Georgia Monday, seeking to buttress relations with the Black Sea nation as it continues to face Russian troops in two of its regions.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84 of COVID-19 complications

U.S. News // 3 days ago

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84 of COVID-19 complications

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Former Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell died on Monday due to complications from COVID-19, his family said. He was 84.

Russia closes diplomatic mission to NATO over spying accusations

World News // 3 days ago

Russia closes diplomatic mission to NATO over spying accusations

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Russia said Monday that it's closing its military liaison mission to NATO and recalled staffers to Moscow, in retaliation to the alliance expelling several Russians last week and accusing them of espionage.

Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

Defense News // 2 weeks ago

Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The Pentagon on Monday ordered all Department of Defense civilian employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by no later than Nov. 22.

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

Defense News // 3 weeks ago

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army is investigating the suspected suicides of three soldiers based at New York's Fort Drum.

Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

Defense News // 3 weeks ago

Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Four U.S. Marines remain hospitalized after an attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, last month as service members were evacuating foreign nationals and refugees.

South Korean firm to supply rapid COVID-19 test kits to U.S. military

Defense News // 3 weeks ago

South Korean firm to supply rapid COVID-19 test kits to U.S. military

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- South Korean biopharmaceutical firm Celltrion has agreed to supply its DiaTrust rapid COVID-19 test kit to the U.S. military.

Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

Defense News // 4 weeks ago

Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Army has successfully tested the MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle to clear it for fielding.

U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

Defense News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Bahraini leaders committed Thursday to partnering with a new U.S. Navy task force to ramp up new unmanned system efforts.

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

Defense News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. fighter jets escorted a small plane flown by a U.S. Army soldier out of restricted air space over New York City during the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

Defense News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force will take over satellite communications billets, funding and mission responsibility from the U.S. Army and Navy, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

U.S. Army finishes exercises in Turkey as part of Europe-focused drill

Defense News // 1 month ago

U.S. Army finishes exercises in Turkey as part of Europe-focused drill

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A multinational military exercise intended to improve interoperability between the U.S. Army and allied nations wrapped up its final phase in Turkey on Monday.

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