Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
October 16, 2023
RAY GUNS
Israel expedites Iron Beam deployment amid escalating costs of missile defense



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
In the face of increasing rocket attacks and large-scale border incursions from Gaza, resulting in thousands dead, Israel is pressed to reconsider its defense strategies. The costs associated with operating the Iron Dome and other existing missile defense systems are mounting rapidly. This has led the Israeli government to urgently request Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to fast-track the deployment of Iron Beam, initially planned for 2025. b>Iron Beam: A Cost-Effective Approach br> /b> Iron Bea ... read more

SPACEWAR
BLACK SKIES 23-3: USSF conducts largest-ever joint space electromagnetic warfare exercise
Colorado Springs CO (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
On Sept. 22, the U.S. Space Force successfully concluded BLACK SKIES 23-3, the third iteration of Space Training and Readiness Command's exercise series focused on tactical Space Electromagnetic War ... more
RAY GUNS
Lockheed Martin to deliver high-energy laser systems for US Army's IFPC-HEL Program
Bothell WA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop and supply up to four 300 kW-class laser weapon systems. The systems will be part of the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection ... more
TECH SPACE
Next-Gen LTAMDS Radar demonstrates multi-target tracking capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), developed by Raytheon, recently completed an exhaustive set of Contractor Verification Tests at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in N ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran warns Israel's actions in Gaza could trigger wider war
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2023
Iranian leaders on Sunday issued stark warnings that the deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza could trigger a "wider war" in the Middle East unless Israel curbs its retaliatory measures against Hamas. ... more
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WAR REPORT


Israel issues new warnings to Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza

NUKEWARS
North warns of 'catastrophic consequences' after U.S. aircraft carrier arrives off S. Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2023
North Korea Friday called the arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in South Korea an undisguised military provocation and warned of "catastrophic consequences" and the danger of outbreak of a nuclear war. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China prepares for summit under shadow of Israel-Gaza war
Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2023
China prepared on Monday to host representatives of 130 countries for a forum that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Gaza war, as an increasingly assertive Beijing is asked to help de-escalate the violence. ... more
WAR REPORT
One million Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 15, 2023
More than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the last week, the UN said Sunday, after sustained Israeli bombardment and warnings about a ground attack against Hamas commanders. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
US sends 2nd carrier 'to deter hostile actions against Israel'; UK deploys Royal Navy
Washington (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas's attack," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Blinken asks China to use 'influence' for Middle East calm; as China replies kind
Abu Dhabi (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Saturday on China, a partner of Iran, to use its influence to push for calm in the Middle East after Hamas militants struck Israel, provoking retaliation and fears that violence will spread. ... more

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SUPERPOWERS


China calls on US to play 'responsible role' in Israel-Gaza conflict

SUPERPOWERS
Putin expected in Beijing, more dependent than ever on China
Beijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China next week to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, forging even closer ties in a key strategic relationship in which experts say Moscow is increasingly the junior partner. ... more
MILTECH
Israeli forces prepare for grinding urban war in Gaza
Paris (AFP) Oct 13, 2023
With Israel expected to launch a ground offensive with elite forces, Gaza looks set to become the stage for a deadly, gruelling and very long military operation. ... more
NUKEWARS
'Large number' of N. Koreans likely deported by China: Seoul
Seoul (AFP) Oct 13, 2023
A "large number" of North Koreans appear to have been repatriated from China, Seoul's unification ministry said Friday, confirming claims made by multiple rights groups. ... more
MILPLEX
N.Korea has sent arms to Russia for use in Ukraine: White House
Washington (AFP) Oct 13, 2023
North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia in recent weeks for use in Ukraine, the White House said Friday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Five injured in Israeli strikes on Syria airport: monitor
Beirut (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
Israeli strikes targeted the airport of Syria's government-held city of Aleppo injuring five people on Saturday, a war monitor said, days after a similar strike hit Aleppo and Damascus airports. ... more
THE STANS


Three PKK members killed in suspected Turkish drone strike on Iraq

MICROSAT BLITZ
35 Candles and over 50 Space Missions for SPACEBEL
Brussels, Belgium (SPX) Oct 09, 2023
Belgian company SPACEBEL, a renowned specialist in software engineering and Space systems, is celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary. Launched into orbit in 1988 to support the ambitions of ... more
TECH SPACE
Satellite swarm to provide 'missing link' between space weather and space debris
Warwick UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2023
The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded a new mission concept involving a "swarm" of satellites to address the growing threat of space debris. The news comes as just this week the US government i ... more
TECH SPACE
XCAM secures further UK Space Agency funding for new space camera system
Northampton UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2023
UK based XCAM Ltd, world leaders in specialist digital camera systems, have secured over 200,000 pound grant funding from the UK Space Agency's Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) , ... more
TECH SPACE
Keysight to Provide Payload Testing Solution for First SWISSto12 HummingSat Mission
Santa Rosa CA (SPX) Oct 12, 2023
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that SWISSto12, one of Europe's fastest growing satellite and radio frequency (RF) payload manufacturers, has selected the Keysight Payload Test Sy ... more
SPACEWAR
Army's JTAGS mission transfers to USSF
Buckley SFB CO (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
The U.S. Army's Joint Tactical Ground Station missile warning system mission officially transferred to the US Space Force Oct. 1. This mission transfer from the Army to the Space Force follows the A ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Superpowers must learn to coexist
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
Why did the Biden administration commit itself to Ukraine's reconquest of Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea before February 24, 2022? Do the prospective planetary benefits justify the cost? In his n ... more
MISSILE NEWS
In-flight target updates achieved in Lockheed Martin's recent Captive Carry Test
White Sands NM (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
Lockheed Martin has successfully executed a proof-of-concept captive carry test to enhance the U.S. Army's deep-strike capabilities with in-flight target updates. The company utilized its Remote Int ... more
WAR REPORT
Israel orders Gaza City evacuated
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 13, 2023
The Israeli military early Friday ordered citizens of northern Gaza to evacuate to the southern half of the Palestinian enclave, in preparations for a potential ground invasion. ... more
NUKEWARS
A 'new front' in Hamas war depends on Israel's actions, says Iran
Baghdad (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
Iran's foreign minister, whose government supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups, said on Thursday opening a "new front" against Israel would depend on Israel's actions in Gaza. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine says withstanding Russian attacks on Avdiivka
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
Ukraine's armed forces said Thursday they were withstanding Russian attacks on the eastern town of Avdiivka, after Moscow said it had improved its position there. ... more
UAV NEWS
Germany allows Israel to use two of its combat drones
Berlin (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
Germany will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering a request from the Jewish state for ammunition for warships, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea decries port visit by US nuclear-powered carrier
Seoul (AFP) Oct 13, 2023
Pyongyang on Friday slammed a South Korean port visit by the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, saying it showed Washington had reached "the most serious phase" of preparations for a potential nuclear war. ... more
WAR REPORT
US defence chief to visit Israel Friday, meet with PM: official
Brussels (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Israel Friday and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country reels from a devastating attack by Hamas militants that has left thousands dead, an American defence official said. ... more
CYBER WARS
EU to investigate Musk's X for potential Hamas-Israel conflict disinfo
Brussels (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
The European Commission said Thursday it is opening an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to determine if it has allowed the spread of disinformation about the conflict in the Middle East. ... more
WAR REPORT
In Gaza, a desperate search for loved ones under the rubble
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
Rescuers lifted a cement block and pulled the lifeless body of a Palestinian from the rubble of a residential building destroyed by Israeli air strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip. ... more
CYBER WARS
EU warns TikTok over 'illegal content and disinformation'
Brussels (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
The EU's top tech enforcer, Commissioner Thierry Breton, warned TikTok on Thursday over "illegal content and disinformation" on its platform, following the bloody attack by Hamas in Israel. ... more
WAR REPORT
China says 'deeply concerned' about conflict in call with Israeli official
Beijing (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
China said it was "deeply concerned" about the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict during a call with an Israeli official on Thursday, Beijing's foreign ministry said. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
France's Niger withdrawal: painstaking overland operation
Paris (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
French soldiers ordered out of Niger by its post-coup military rulers must now haul vast quantities of gear for hundreds of kilometres through dangerous desert known to harbour jihadist groups, with much of the hardware then set to return by sea. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Blinken offers 'ironclad' U.S. support to Israel in meeting with Netanyahu
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 12, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Thursday to meet with leaders as the conflict in the region raged on. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA delays X-59's sonic boom test flight until 2024
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 12, 2023
NASA on Thursday said it is pushing back the first flight of its experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft to 2024. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Turkey 'stands by' deal on Sweden joining NATO: Stoltenberg
Brussels (AFP) Oct 12, 2023
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Turkey had assured allies it remains committed to a deal to ratify Sweden's membership of the military alliance. ... more
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