Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
April 03, 2023
NUKEWARS
High level of activity at N. Korean nuclear complex: US think tank



Seoul (AFP) April 2, 2023
Satellite imagery has indicated a high level of activity at North Korea's main nuclear complex after leader Kim Jong Un ordered the production of weapons-grade nuclear material be ramped up, a US think tank said. Washington-based 38 North said Saturday that images from March 3 and 17 suggested that an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) at the country's Yongbyon site was "nearing completion". Construction had started on a new support building, while water discharges were detected from the re ... read more

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Malaysia ready to negotiate with China on South China Sea: PM
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) April 3, 2023
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that Malaysia was prepared to negotiate the South China Sea dispute with Beijing to safeguard the country's energy exploration efforts. ... more
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Finland to become 31st NATO member on Tuesday
Brussels (AFP) April 3, 2023
Finland's flag will be hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday when it becomes the newest member of the Western alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. ... more
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NATO chief demands Russia release US journalist
Brussels (AFP) April 3, 2023
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday demanded the "immediate release" of US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying. ... more
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Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use
Manila (AFP) April 3, 2023
The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, with one site near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan. ... more
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Finland not asking NATO to deploy troops: alliance commander
Brussels (AFP) April 3, 2023
Finland has not asked for NATO members to station troops on its territory, a senior alliance commander said Monday, as Helsinki readies to join. ... more
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Russia to boost military in northwest as Finland joins NATO: diplomat
Moscow (AFP) April 3, 2023
Russia said Monday it would boost its military presence in the west and northwest of the country in response to Finland joining NATO. ... more
SPACEWAR
Space Development Agency to launch 10 satellites
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2023
SpaceX launched 10 Space Development Agency satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Sunday in the Tranche 0 mission. ... more
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How Finland joining boosts NATO defences against Russia
Brussels (AFP) March 31, 2023
Finland's membership of NATO adds a potent military to the alliance and a strategic puzzle piece that can better help defend its vulnerable eastern flank from potential Russian attack, officials and analysts say. ... more
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NATO's eastern flank calls for increased US presence
Lodz, Poland (AFP) March 31, 2023
NATO eastern flank members on Friday called for a stepped-up US military presence in the region as they looked ahead to an alliance summit in Vilnius in July. ... more
SPACEWAR
SBIRS GEO-6 Satellite Transfers to SpOC
Buckley SFB CO (SPX) Apr 02, 2023
Space Operations Command recently took control of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Satellite-6 from Space Systems Command on March 24, 2023. "Space Del ... more
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Macron to warn China against backing Russia; Spain urges Xi to hold Zelensky talks
Paris (AFP) March 31, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron will next week warn Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that backing Russia militarily in its war on Ukraine would be disastrous, the French leader's office said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Raytheon Technologies selected by US Navy for anti-ship strike weapon
Tucson AZ (SPX) Apr 02, 2023
Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for phase one of the Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare weapon program, or HALO. HALO is a carrier-based offe ... more

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