Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

May 19, 2016

Israel successfully tests missile defence system at sea: army
Jerusalem (AFP) May 18, 2016
Israel has successfully tested a maritime missile interception system dubbed the Iron Dome of the Sea, the military announced on Wednesday. The system, which the military said can shoot down short-range rockets similar to those fired from Gaza, successfully destroyed "several" missiles, Ariel Shir, head of operational systems in the navy, said. He said the test, which took place two weeks ago, "proved the Israeli navy's ability to protect Israel's strategic assets at sea against short-range ball ... read more

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NATO finalises build-up details to counter Russia NATO foreign ministers meet Thursday to finalise the alliance's biggest military build-up since the end of the Cold War to counter what they see as a more aggressive and unpredictable Russia. ... more		NATO says all should avoid new arms race NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called for avoiding a new arms race, as the US-led alliance pushes ahead with its biggest military revamp since the Cold War to counter a more assertive Russia. ... more		NATO to give 'niche' support to anti-IS coalition NATO does not expect to formally join the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq, even if it will cooperate on a practical and "niche" level, the US ambassador to the alliance said Wednesday. ... more
				Chinese jets conduct 'unsafe' intercept of US spy plane: Pentagon Two Chinese fighters have conducted an "unsafe" intercept of a US spy plane in international air space over the South China Sea, the Pentagon said, as tensions mount in the strategically vital waters. ... more		Pro-China protests in Taiwan days before Tsai takes office Hundreds of pro-China protesters led by gang leader turned politician "White Wolf" rallied in Taiwan's capital Wednesday, calling on new president Tsai Ing-wen to preserve friendly ties with Beijing, days before she takes office. ... more

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

Sagem to produce Patroller UAVs for French Army Production of 14 Patroller optionally piloted aircraft for the French Army is set to begin following the signing of a production contract. ... more		New flight test campaign for nEUROn combat drone France has announced a new round of flight tests for the nEUROn unmanned combat aerial vehicle to study the use of the drone in a naval context. ... more		NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come 'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch SpaceX, NASA launch two missions to 'collect data' on galaxies, sun		Battelle shows off DroneDefender at Navy Expo Defense research non-profit Battelle showed off its DroneDefender system at this week's Navy Sea-Air-Space expo, a handheld, rifle-like system designed to counter the growing presence of smaller, commercial drones in the sky. ... more
				NATO ex-deputy commander's book imagines war with Russia The West could find itself at war with Russia by next year unless NATO beefs up its military deterrent, the alliance's former deputy supreme allied commander for Europe warned in a new book unveiled on Wednesday. ... more		Trump would speak to N.Korean leader: report Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, in what would be a dramatic shift in US policy. ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

Directed Energy And Next Generation Munitions - 20-22 June - Washington DC

Lockheed, Indra conduct test of new radar system Indra of Spain and Lockheed Martin have demonstrated the integration of new a solid state S-band radar system being developed for a new Spanish frigate. ... more		Top China official says Hong Kong autonomy will be preserved A top Chinese official said Hong Kong can have "peace of mind" that its autonomy will be preserved, but hit out at independence activists during a highly-charged visit that sparked protests Wednesday. ... more		Scientists say Trump cuts threaten climate research, public safety Trump's anti-diversity and immigration stance overshadows SXSW festival BlackSky Achieves Landmark Milestone with Gen-3 Very High-Resolution Imagery Just Days After Launch		China holds landing drills ahead of Taiwan swearing-in China's military has staged at least three landing exercises in the country's southeast this month, state-run media reported Wednesday ahead of the inauguration of Taiwan's Beijing-sceptic president-elect Tsai Ing-wen. ... more
Under heavy pressure, jihadists strike back in Baghdad The Islamic State group, on the defensive and under heavy pressure in Iraq, has struck back with bloody attacks in Baghdad, where persistent gaps in security increase the city's exposure. ... more		US B-52 bomber crashes on Guam, all crew safe A B-52 bomber was left a fiery wreck after crashing at a US airbase on the Pacific island of Guam Thursday but all seven crew escaped unharmed, officials said. ... more		US kills two 'high-value' IS targets, Iraqi troops enter remote city A US air strike killed two "high-value" Islamic State fighters in Iraq, while separately Iraqi security forces have started clearing jihadists from the town of Rutba, a US military spokesman said Wednesday. ... more		Airbus DS offers new SkyGhost ER mini drone Airbus Defense and Space, together with subsidiary SurveyCopter, is offering a new mini tactical unmanned aerial vehicle. ... more

	Yemen PM rejects rebel-proposed unity govt Yemen's Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher on Wednesday rejected a unity government proposed by Iran-backed rebels whom he accused of bringing the country's economy to the brink of collapse. ... more		Germany presses Airbus to resolve A400M problems The German government on Wednesday urgently pressed European airplane manufacturer Airbus to come up with a precise plan for resolving the problems that have repeatedly set back delivery of its new military transporter, the A400M. ... more

China wraps up key political meet with call for 'unrelenting struggle'

Space: the new frontier for smartphones at trade show

Chinese Remote Sensing Constellation Expands for Global Market

SpyMeSatGov: satellite imagery mobile app for government		Russia to start financing new Phoenix carrier rocket development in 2018		Russia's Glonass system to get 8 more satellites by end of 2017		White House threatens veto over House defense bill		U.S. Navy tests Raytheon's SeaRAM system
China threats, popular hopes pour pressure on Taiwan's Tsai		S. Korea military seeks to scrap draft exemptions		Air Force demos key rocket engine technologies for new launch systems		Russia Spent $1.3Bln on Vostochny Cosmodrome So Far		China, U.S. hold first dialogue on outer space safety

Philippine Navy gets new landing dock ship

U.K. regulator cuts Rolls-Royce defense contract

U.K. to increase Oman training aid

Industry Wants to Ensure the Warfighter Is Always Supported

China warns of damaged relations with the Pentagon

Thousands of Hellfire missiles for UAE

Egypt approved for Harpoon missile buy

Lockheed gets $321M Long Range Anti-Ship Missile contract

Russia Says US wants real space war with real weapons

Binocular vision-based UAVs autonomous aerial refueling platform

AeroVironment: Navy deploying underwater-launched UAS

US, S. Korea, Japan to hold joint drill against N. Korea

BAE developing new navigation system for submarines

China says Taiwan fraud suspects deported from Malaysia 'confess'

HII delivers amphibious landing dock to U.S. Navy

SES Enables Danish Defence Wideband Global Satcom System Connectivity

US missile shield in Romania goes live to Russian fury

Ukraine's National Guard gets new vehicles

Opposition protest as Georgia jails senior military officials

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