Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
September 27, 2023
NUKEWARS
Iran says it 'successfully' launched new military satellite



Tehran (AFP) Sept 27, 2023
Iran's Revolutionary Guards "successfully" launched a new military imaging satellite on Wednesday, state media reported, in the latest display of its aerospace technology which has sparked Western concern. "The Nour-3 imaging satellite... was successfully placed in orbit 450 kilometres (280 miles) above earth," the IRNA news agency said, quoting Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour. He said it was carried by the three-stage Qassed satellite carrier, which also launched predecessors Nour-2 ... read more

NUKEWARS
Korea on 'brink of nuclear war,' North warns UN
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
North Korea told the United Nations on Tuesday that the peninsula was at risk of nuclear war, as it blamed what it called hostility by the United States. ... more
NUKEWARS
UN chief cites 'madness' of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of war
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of "annihilation" to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war. ... more
MILPLEX
U.S. signs agreement to help Poland modernize its military
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2021
The U.S. State Department has signed a $2 billion direct loan agreement with Poland to modernize its defense, days after the country said it would stop giving military hardware to Ukraine. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
BlueHalo expands US satellite operation capacity under Space Force SCAR Program
Albuquerque NM (SPX) Sep 27, 2023
BlueHalo recently hosted U.S. Space Force officials and federal legislative leaders for a successful milestone demonstration of its BADGER system, a multi-band, deployable ground terminal that enabl ... more
Previous Issues Sep 26 Sep 25 Sep 24 Sep 23 Sep 22
ADVERTISEMENT


MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS


SSC partners with Johns Hopkins for software best practices in protected SATCOM

SUPERPOWERS
US army chief and allies discuss Asia-Pacific in India
New Delhi (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met in India Tuesday to discuss threats facing the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of concern at an increasingly assertive China. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipino fishermen from the area. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters
South China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 27, 2023
Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea to expel US soldier Travis King: KCNA
Seoul (AFP) Sept 27, 2023
North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the border from the South in July, the KCNA state news agency said on Wednesday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
'Too bad, Vladimir': Hillary Clinton taunts Putin on NATO growth
Washington (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Tuesday taunted her old nemesis, Russian President Vladimir Putin, over the expansion of NATO since his invasion of Ukraine. ... more

ADVERTISEMENT


AEROSPACE


Duke Field breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging station

TECH SPACE
Zenno and D-to develop superconducting electromagnets
Auckland NZ (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of world-first superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company leader in ... more
MILTECH
First batch of U.S. Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2021
The first shipment of long-awaited U.S.-made Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday night, as Kyiv seeks to use them in its slow-moving counteroffensive to expel Russian forces from its borders. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Niger regime wants 'negotiated framework' for French army pullout
Niamey, Niger (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Niger's coup leaders are demanding a "negotiated framework" for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, which Paris says will be completed by the end of the year. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
French news outlet Jeune Afrique protests Burkina suspension
Ouagadougou (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
French media outlet Jeune Afrique protested Tuesday after Burkina Faso's junta-led government suspended its print and online operations in the country after the publication of two articles about tensions within the military. ... more
NUKEWARS
China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul. ... more
SUPERPOWERS


China will oppose 'wanton expansion of military alliances': FM

SUPERPOWERS
Ratifying Sweden's NATO bid not "urgent": Hungary's Orban
Budapest (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday that ratifying Sweden's NATO bid was not "urgent", accusing the Nordic country of having challenged the country's "democratic nature". ... more
CYBER WARS
AFRL develops a RIPL in communications to drive future fight
National Harbor MD (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
One of the technologies the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, showcased during the 2023 Air and Space Force's Air, Space and Cyber conference Sept. 11-13 ... more
CYBER WARS
EU trade chief warns China data laws could have 'unintended consequences'
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
The EU trade commissioner warned Tuesday that Chinese regulations governing the transfer of data out of the country, including a revised anti-espionage law, could have "unintended consequences". ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Philippine Coast Guard says 'successfully removes' barrier at disputed reef
Manila (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed to stop Filipinos accessing the traditional fishing ground. ... more
NUKEWARS
China slams US sanctions over Iran aircraft programme
Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
Beijing said on Tuesday it "firmly opposes" American sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals the US Treasury Department says have connections to Iran's drone and military aircraft development. ... more
NUKEWARS
South Korea stages first military parade in a decade
Seoul (AFP) Sept 26, 2023
South Korea staged its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of plummeting ties with nuclear-armed North Korea. ... more
UAV NEWS
Northrop Grumman to deliver in country maintenance for the Triton UAV sustainment
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) following the Australian government's ... more
MILTECH
How L3Harris' multirole approach to EW enables superior mission agility
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 26, 2023
In the dynamic, constantly evolving and fast-paced world that we live in today, it's not uncommon or unreasonable for people to expect to achieve multiple things at once. As the technology we turn t ... more
CYBER WARS
Tech firms roll back misinformation curbs ahead of 2024 polls
Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
As a global election season widely expected to be mired in misinformation and falsehoods fast approaches, the big US-based tech platforms are walking back policies meant to curb them, stoking alarm. ... more
WAR REPORT
2 killed, serious infrastructure damaged as Russian missile, drone strikes target Odessa
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault against Odessa in southern Ukraine in the early hours of Monday, killing at least two people, cutting power and badly damaging the city's port, including grain handling facilities, the Ukrainian military said. ... more
TERROR WARS
ISIS official captured in northern Syria helicopter raid: US
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
U.S. military officials on Monday announced the capture of a man believed to be an official involved in the operations of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria. ... more
THE STANS
Nagorno Karabakh capitulation sparks exodus
Goris, Armenia (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
"I have lost what I held most dear - my country." So runs the sad refrain of thousands of residents of Nagorno Karabakh after the predominantly Armenian enclave inside Azerbaijan fell to the Azeri military. ... more
TERROR WARS
U.N. report accuses Russia of 'widespread and systematic' torture in Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2023
A United Nations commission accused the Russian forces on Monday of "widespread and systematic" use of torture during its invasion of Ukraine, along with other war crimes, including purposely attacking civilians and non-military infrastructure. ... more
UAV NEWS
Ukraine war pushes NATO to bolster drone-tackling expertise
Vredepeel, Netherlands (AFP) Sept 23, 2023
A small drone flits over opened earth, and an explosion appears on the video feed. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
China's recent military activities 'abnormal': Taiwan defence minister
Taipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023
Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China's position on Ukraine war 'affecting country's image': EU commissioner
Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
China's stance on the Russian war in Ukraine is affecting the country's image, the European Union trade commissioner warned on Monday, saying Beijing's refusal to condemn the invasion poses a "reputational risk". ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Milley: America's 'lightning rod' top officer
Washington (AFP) Sept 25, 2023
General Mark Milley faced repeated crises at home and abroad during a tumultuous term as America's top military officer, becoming one of the most well-known and controversial people to hold the position in years. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters
South China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 24, 2023
Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
U.S. is 'directly at war' with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The United States is "directly at war" with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday, after the close of the high-level week of the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. ... more
MILPLEX
'Quad' FMs voice opposition to arms deal between Russia, North Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The United States, Australia, India and Japan have called for stronger security cooperation between nations in an effort to deter a potential weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Missiles strike Crimean port of Sevastopol for second consecutive day
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023
The Crimean city of Sevastopol, headquarters to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was hit by rocket attacks for a second consecutive day on Saturday, its Russian-installed governor said. ... more
ADVERTISEMENT




Buy Advertising About Us Editorial & Other Enquiries Privacy statement
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement