Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
July 12, 2023
SPACEWAR
Satellite security lags decades behind the state of the art



Bochum, Germany (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
Thousands of satellites are currently orbiting the Earth, and there will be many more in the future. Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrucken have assessed the security of these systems from an IT perspective. They analysed three current low-earth orbit satellites and found that, from a technical point of view, hardly any modern security concepts were implemented. Various security mechanisms that are standard in modern mobile phones a ... read more

SPACEWAR
Tensions on Earth don't have to affect outer space diplomacy
Durham NC (SPX) Jul 11, 2023
If the United States and the former Soviet Union could cooperate on space efforts during the Cold War, then tensions between nations on Earth today don't have to extend to diplomacy and agreements g ... more
MILPLEX
Biden thanks Erdogan for Sweden decision, backs F-16s sale
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
US President Joe Biden thanked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday for his "courage" in dropping opposition to Sweden's entry to NATO. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Lockheed Martin achieves milestone in PAC-3 MSE Integration with Aegis Weapon System
Moorestown NJ (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone in the integration of its Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor with the Aegis Weapon System, as ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile after warnings to U.S.
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 12, 2023
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea between Korea and Japan on Wednesday, Seoul and Tokyo said, days after threatening the United States over alleged reconnaissance flights. ... more
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SUPERPOWERS


Biden's Joint Chiefs pick warns Tuberville that military 'will lose talent' over promotion blockade

SUPERPOWERS
NATO allies share plan on Ukraine membership; Zelensky blasts 'absurd' lack of timeline
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023
NATO allies on Tuesday approved a plan to chart a course for Ukraine to join the military alliance, but President Volodymyr Zelensky said a lack of a concrete timeline was "absurd." ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Sweden deal crowns Erdogan's post-election shift West
Istanbul (AFP) July 11, 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has performed one of his trademark policy U-turns on Sweden's accession to NATO that culminates a gradual pro-Western tilt of course since his May re-election. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
First French long-range missiles already in Ukraine
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
France has already made a delivery of a number of SCALP long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a military source told AFP on Tuesday, after President Emmanuel Macron announced the supplies. ... more
WATER WORLD
China, Solomon Islands ink police cooperation deal
Beijing (AFP) July 10, 2023
China and Solomon Islands signed a new deal on police cooperation Monday, deepening their bilateral partnership four years after the Pacific island nation cut ties with Taiwan and formally established relations with Beijing. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Greece seeking Turkey restart as leaders meet
Vilnius (AFP) July 12, 2023
The Greek prime minister was to hold a rare meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, with the two countries seeking to build on a rapprochement forged after this year's deadly earthquake. ... more

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NUKEWARS


North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile

CYBER WARS
Serbian intelligence chief sanctioned over corruption, ties to Russia
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023
A Serbian politician currently serving as the head of the country's Security Intelligence Agency is now under sanctions, the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed Tuesday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Existential threat or bogeyman?: Russia's view on NATO
Moscow (AFP) July 11, 2023
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union more than three dcades ago, Moscow has seen the US-led NATO military alliance expand to 15 European countries. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Allies disappoint Zelensky's plea for NATO membership timetable
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes for a clear timeline to join the alliance, saying they would offer an invite to become a member only when "conditions are met". ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Long-term aid plan for Ukraine shows Russia time 'not on its side:' US
Vilnius (AFP) July 12, 2023
A plan being announced Wednesday by G7 countries to secure long-term military aid for Ukraine will show Russia that "time is not on its side," a top US official said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
France to send Ukraine SCALP long-range missiles: Macron
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
France will provide Ukraine with SCALP long-range cruise missiles to help Kyiv's forces strike targets deep behind Russian lines, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. ... more
UAV NEWS


U.S. kills ISIS leader in Syria with drones that had been harassed by Russia

SPACEWAR
Space Force, Air Force sign MOA on Guardian uniform development
Arlington VA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
Department of the Air Force senior executives signed a memorandum of agreement continuing the development of U.S. Space Force uniforms to accommodate all genders, life events and weather conditions ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Orbex expands facilities in preparation for UK Mainland's First Vertical Rocket Launch
Forres UK (SPX) Jul 11, 2023
K-based spaceflight company, Orbex, has extended its footprint by over thirty percent across its Scottish and Danish design and production facilities, in preparation for the launch of its Prime rock ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Aerojet Rocketdyne unveils cutting-edge solid rocket motor for Kratos' Zeus Program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
Aerojet Rocketdyne has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Zeus 1, an advanced stage 1 Large Solid Rocket Motor (LSRM) designed for Kratos' ambitious Zeus program. Following a ... more
MOON DAILY
Advanced Space Commemorates One Year Since CAPSTONE Separation
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 11, 2023
It's been one year since CAPSTONE separated from its launch vehicle to become the first commercial spacecraft operating at the Moon. Advanced Space is grateful to our team members and proud of all t ... more
SPACEMART
ITU Radio Regulations Board approves waiver for Rivada LEO constellation
Munich, Germany (SPX) Jul 06, 2023
Rivada Space Networks reports that the ITU's Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year. The ITU waiver process seeks clea ... more
MILTECH
RTX secures $117M contract with US Army for Advanced Targeting Sensor Systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
RTX, a leading defense technology company, has been awarded a substantial contract worth $117.5 million by the U.S. Army for the production of advanced targeting sensor systems. This significant dev ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Paraguay's president-elect vows to be 'on the side' of Taiwan
Taipei (AFP) July 12, 2023
Paraguay's incoming president Santiago Pena said Wednesday the country would stand by Taiwan's side for the duration of his five-year term, reaffirming it as Taipei's lone diplomatic ally in South America. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
North Korea condemns US moves to deploy nuclear missile submarine
Seoul (AFP) July 10, 2023
North Korea on Monday accused a US spy aircraft of violating its airspace and condemned Washington's plans to deploy a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Cuba slams presence of US nuclear sub at Guantanamo
Havana (AFP) July 11, 2023
Cuban on Tuesday protested against the presence of a US nuclear-powered submarine last week at the American naval base in Guantanamo Bay on the island's east coast. ... more
AEROSPACE
US Air Force suspends personnel moves, bonuses over funding shortfall
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023
A funding shortfall, due to higher-than-expected costs, is forcing the U.S. Air Force to suspend thousands of airmen's moves and bonuses through September. ... more
AEROSPACE
Europe-wide space-enabled aviation approaches take off
Paris (ESA) Jul 08, 2023
Commercial air passengers across Europe will soon experience fewer flight delays and greener travel thanks to pilots being able to use satellites to route their planes. The ESA-backed Iris for ... more
WAR REPORT
Top US Marines job unfilled as senator stalls nominations
Washington (AFP) July 10, 2023
The head of the US Marine Corps stepped down Monday, leaving the famed service without a confirmed long-term leader as America's bitter political feud over abortion hampers the approval of scores of military nominees. ... more
WAR REPORT
Russian military recruitment official shot dead
Moscow (AFP) July 11, 2023
A Russian official tasked with organising military recruitment was shot dead in the southwestern city of Krasnodar, authorities said, as the army looks to mobilise forces to fight in Ukraine. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Satellogic and OHB to collaborate on environmental earth observation applications
Mubnich, Germany (SPX) Jul 06, 2023
Satellogic Inc. announced this week that it will collaborate with OHB SE, a German-based aerospace and technology group on the development of advanced Earth Observation data-based services focused o ... more
SINO DAILY
US-Israeli analyst charged with China lobbying
Washington (AFP) July 11, 2023
US authorities on Monday announced covert lobbying and arms dealing charges against a US-Israeli analyst who has accused President Joe Biden's son of corruption. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Ukraine turns heat on allies as NATO stalls on membership bid
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
A frustrated President Volodymyr Zelensky launched a furious broadside against Ukraine's NATO allies Tuesday as they began a summit still unsure how to advance Kyiv's membership bid. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
The state of Sweden's NATO bid after Turkey's approval
Stockholm (AFP) July 11, 2023
After months of deadlock, Turkey's president has approved Sweden's NATO membership, paving the way for the Nordic country to follow its neighbour Finland into the security alliance. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO can defend every inch of Baltics: Estonian PM
Vilnius (AFP) July 11, 2023
Estonia's Kaja Kallas told AFP Tuesday she believes NATO can stop any potential attack by Russia at the border of the Baltic states after an overhaul of the alliance's defences. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, repeated accusations Tuesday that U.S. spy planes crossed into the North's territory and warned of a "very critical flight" in case of "repeated illegal intrusion." ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin met with Wagner chief days after failed mutiny; Army chief makes TV appearance
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 10, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leader of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin last month, just days after the latter staged a failed mutiny, the Kremlin said Monday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Ukraine deserves to be in NATO, Erdogan says; Biden calls discussions 'premature'
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 9, 2023
Ukraine deserves to be in NATO, Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit in Lithuania. ... more
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