Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
September 22, 2023
SPACEWAR
Seeking Innovative Concepts for Space Superiority



Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023
DARPA is seeking innovative concepts from small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors in the technical domain of space superiority as the second topic issued under the agency's Bringing Classified Innovation to Defense and Government Systems (BRIDGES) initiative. With this topic, the agency is looking for new methods and technologies that may provide warfighters with disruptive options for protecting and defending space systems across the competition continuum. The BRIDGES effort aims ... read more

FLOATING STEEL
Slipping smoothly through the sea
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023
As ships, boats, and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) move through the water, they experience resistance, or drag, caused by waves and friction from water contact with the hull. Drag increases as ... more
SPACEMART
Sidus Space secures position on upcoming Bandwagon Mission
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Sep 19, 2023
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company confirms its plan to reallocate two LizzieSats to launch on an upcoming Bandwagon mission with SpaceX. The updated Lizz ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Satellogic and SkyWatch increase access to timely earth observation data
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 15, 2023
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), has announced at World Satellite Business Week, their partnership to bring the highest resolution commercially available EO data to EarthCache customers. Satell ... more
WAR REPORT
Polish president says PM was misinterpreted on Ukraine arms
Warsaw (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday claimed that the prime minister's comments on no longer arming Ukraine had been taken the wrong way, amid a mounting row between the two countries. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS


China VP warns at UN of 'strong will' on Taiwan

SPACEMART
Intelsat, Aalyria sign deal to advance multi-orbit connectivity
McLean VA (SPX) Sep 12, 2023
Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wit ... more
MILPLEX
Maryland contractor charged with espionage over national defense secrets
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023
A Maryland man who worked as a government contractor has been charged with espionage, the Justice Department announced Thursday. ... more
NUKEWARS
Yoon: Seoul will not 'stand idly by' if Russia and North Korea make weapons deal
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned during an address to the United Nations General Assembly that Seoul and its allies will not "stand idly by" if Russia gives North Korea technical assistance with its nuclear and missile programs. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
After China, India crisis tests 'naive' Canadian diplomacy
Montreal (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
A diplomatic crisis bogging down Ottawa and New Delhi highlights Canada's lack of "seriousness" on national security as foreign countries interfere on the North American nation's soil, according to several experts. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Despite Tuberville delay, U.S. Senate confirms 2 nominees for Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm two of President Joe Biden's appointees for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ... more

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SUPERPOWERS


Top US Army, Marine officers approved amid abortion standoff

CYBER WARS
'Cybersecurity incident' hits ICC
The Hague (AFP) Sept 19, 2023
The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had been affected by what it called "anomalous activity" regarding its IT systems and that it was currently responding to this "cybersecurity incident." ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UN
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
The leader of Paraguay, one of a dwindling number of countries that recognize Taiwan, called Tuesday for its readmission to the United Nations in recognition of its democratic credentials. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Three South African navy divers die off Cape Town
Cape Town (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
Three South African navy divers died after being swept away from their submarine in choppy waters near Cape Town on Wednesday, the country's military said. ... more
WAR REPORT
Colombia, guerrillas announce October ceasefire, peace talks
Suarez, Colombia (AFP) Sept 19, 2023
The Colombian government and a dissident faction of the FARC guerrilla group that disarmed in 2017, said Tuesday they will observe a ceasefire and hold peace talks from October 8. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine suspends spokeswoman from US over unapproved comments
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
The Ukrainian army said Wednesday it had suspended Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a spokeswoman for Ukraine's territorial defence forces from the United States, over statements that the hierarchy said were not approved. ... more
AFRICA NEWS


Clashes in Port Sudan for first time since war began: witnesses

NUKEWARS
Ministry says possibly radioactive metal stolen from Fukushima
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
Construction workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, the Japanese environment ministry said on Thursday. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Victims of DR Congo anti-UN rally shootings buried
Goma, Dr Congo (AFP) Sept 18, 2023
Three weeks after the killing of more than 50 civilians during a standoff with troops in Goma, eastern DRC, the victims' families were finally able to bury the dead late Monday. ... more
NUKEWARS
BTS' SUGA starts mandatory alternative service, agency says
Seoul (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
A member of K-pop juggernaut BTS started his mandatory alternative service Friday, the group's agency told AFP, after SUGA was declared unfit for the regular military draft due to health reasons. ... more
WAR REPORT
Former UK soldier denies prison break
London (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
An ex-British army soldier on Thursday pleaded not guilty to escaping from a London prison where he was being held on terror charges. ... more
SPACEMART
Iridium and McQ develop remote monitoring solution for Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic
McLean, VA (SPX) Sep 20, 2023
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is proud to announce its partner McQ Inc., in collaboration with designer and manufacturer Barnacle Systems, has introduced a remote monitoring solution fo ... more
ENERGY TECH
POWER Program selects teams to design power beaming relays
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023
DARPA is entering the first phase of the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, aimed at revolutionizing energy distribution through airborne wireless power transfer. Three teams ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister
Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
Beijing's top diplomat told President Vladimir Putin that China and Russia must work to strengthen cooperation in the face of a "complex international situation", Chinese state media reported Thursday. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Technology to boost high-speed satellite connectivity
Paris (ESA) Sep 18, 2023
British electronics specialist Filtronic is developing advanced technology that will enable next-generation satellite constellations to deliver high-speed broadband internet coverage. Backed b ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China says visit by Syria's Assad (seeking cash) pushes ties to 'new level'
Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
China said Thursday that a visit by Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad this week would take ties to a "new level". ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Kayhan Space Raises $7 million, Unveils First-Ever Autonomous Space Traffic Coordination Service
Maui HI (SPX) Sep 20, 2023
Kayhan Space, the leading provider of high-performance software and solutions for space mission operations, has announced it has raised $7 million in an oversubscribed seed extension round to accele ... more
TRADE WARS
Foreign business lobbies warn working in China harder than ever
Shanghai (AFP) Sept 19, 2023
Foreign business confidence in China has reached its lowest in years, US and European enterprise lobbies warned Tuesday, as slowing growth and geopolitical tensions hit investment prospects. ... more
SINO DAILY
High-level disappearances deepen China's political black hole
Beijing (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
The sacking of a top diplomat and mysterious disappearance of a defence minister have raised fresh questions around President Xi Jinping's increasingly opaque decision-making, experts say. ... more
TRADE WARS
Top EU official says 'unpredictability' of Chinese law worries foreign firms
Beijing (AFP) Sept 19, 2023
The European Commission's digital chief said Tuesday that murky Chinese laws were fuelling concerns among foreign firms in the country, following discussions with Beijing officials about critical areas such as AI and data governance. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China asks consulates in Hong Kong for local staff details
Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 19, 2023
China has given foreign consulates in Hong Kong a month to submit their local staffers' names, home addresses and job descriptions, according to diplomatic sources and documents seen by AFP on Tuesday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin says accepted Xi's invitation to visit China in October
Moscow (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he had accepted Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to travel to China in October. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Top US military officer approved after abortion dispute delay
Washington (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
US senators voted Wednesday to confirm General Charles Brown as the country's next top military officer, one of hundreds of nominations that have been stalled by a lawmaker's protest against Pentagon abortion access policies. ... more
MILTECH
Poland no longer arming Ukraine: Polish PM
Warsaw (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
Poland said Wednesday it will no longer arm Ukraine and instead focus on its own defense, as the two allies clashed at a key moment in Kyiv's fightback against invasion by Russia. ... more
CYBER WARS
Germany weighs ban on Chinese parts in 5G networks
Berlin (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
Germany is considering a ban on parts made by Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks from 2026, government sources told AFP on Wednesday. ... more
THE STANS
Azerbaijan, Armenia agree to cease-fire after Nagorno-Karabakh campaign
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 20, 2023
Azerbaijan and Armenia reached a cease-fire on Wednesday after Baku launched a so-called "anti-terrorism" campaign that targeted Armenian positions in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. ... more
THE STANS
Azerbaijan offensive takes advantage of global turmoil
Paris (AFP) Sept 21, 2023
Azerbaijan has taken advantage of a ripe political moment to bring the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh back under its control, experts say. ... more
IRAQ WARS
Iraq airfield hit by Turkey hosts regular forces: Kurd official
Sulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) Sept 20, 2023
An Iraqi airfield hit by a deadly drone strike attributed to Turkey hosts only regular forces, an Iraqi Kurdistan official said Wednesday, denying Ankara's claim foreign fighters had been at the airfield. ... more
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