Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
October 18, 2023
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Northrop Grumman to Create Constellation of Connectivity for Air Force Research Laboratory



San Diego CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to integrate commercial space internet into airborne platforms, advancing connectivity for warfighters and supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) vision for Joint All-Domain Command and Control. This capability will: + Enable the warfighter to securely share data and synchronize operations within milliseconds around the world. + Use open architecture, configurable systems to rapidly integrate ... read 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
NUKEWARS
US B-52 bomber lands at South Korean air base
Seongnam, South Korea (AFP) Oct 17, 2023
A nuclear-weapons-capable B-52 bomber landed in South Korea on Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported, in the latest show of US support for longtime ally Seoul in the face of North Korean military threats. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China prepares for summit under shadow of Israel-Gaza war
Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2023
China began welcoming on Monday representatives of 130 countries for a conference that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war, as an increasingly assertive Beijing is asked to help de-escalate the violence. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin in China to meet 'dear friend' Xi
Beijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping and bolster their relationship at a summit overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war. ... more
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WAR REPORT


Israelis near Lebanese border evacuated as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies

WAR REPORT
Israelis reservists thrust into unknown on frontlines of war with Hamas
Beit Kama, Israel (AFP) Oct 17, 2023
An earring pokes out from under the helmet of Israeli army reservist Amir, a self-professed leftist who is pro-peace but finds himself looking through his rifle scope at buildings inside Gaza. ... more
WAR REPORT
Joe Biden cancels Colorado trip for national security talks on Israel
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2023
President Joe Biden canceled a planned trip to Colorado on Monday to prioritize national security discussions about fighting in Israel. ... more
WAR REPORT
With dreadlocks, hipster beards, Israel reservists called to war
Beit Kama, Israel (AFP) Oct 16, 2023
An earring pokes out from under the helmet of Israeli army reservist Amir, a self-professed leftist who is pro-peace but finds himself looking through his rifle scope at buildings inside Gaza. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Mali's junta says departure of UN troops will not be delayed
Dakar (AFP) Oct 15, 2023
Malian foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop said this weekend the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from northern Mali would happen on time by December 31, despite UN concerns. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Nigeria air strikes kill around '100 bandit fighters'
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) Oct 13, 2023
Nigerian military jets have carried out air strikes on a gathering of bandit militias, killing around 100 gunmen in the country's northwest, two army sources with knowledge of the operation and local residents said. ... more

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AFRICA NEWS


S.Africa recalls peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in DRC

AEROSPACE
Billion-dollar Chinese-funded airport begins operations in Cambodia
Phnom Penh (AFP) Oct 16, 2023
A billion-dollar Chinese-funded airport began operations in Cambodia Monday, with local officials hoping it will revive the vital tourism sector. ... more
AEROSPACE
Canadian aircraft harassed by Chinese jets, Ottawa says
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2023
Chinese fighter jets recklessly intercepted a Canadian military plane in international airspace as it was enforcing United Nations sanctions imposed on North Korea, Ottawa's defense minister said. ... more
WAR REPORT
GOP presidential candidates express support for Israel
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2023
Candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. president in 2024 are in unison on support for Israel in its fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. But they differ on how they would approach resolutions to the conflict. ... more
WAR REPORT
In visit to Space Force facility, Jill Biden cites need for military family support
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2023
First lady Jill Biden called for more financial, educational and healthcare support for military families on Monday during appearance at the Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. ... 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

WAR REPORT
Israel issues new warnings to Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2023
Israel on Saturday gave Palestinians living in the northern Gaza Strip a six-hour window to use safe corridors to evacuate the area before an expected ground invasion as the United States urged protection for civilians. ... more
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
SUPERPOWERS
China calls on US to play 'responsible role' in Israel-Gaza conflict
Beijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
China's top diplomat Wang Yi said Saturday that Washington should "play a constructive and responsible role" in the Israel-Gaza conflict, during a phone call with his US counterpart Antony Blinken. ... more
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
Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 14, 2023
Three members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were killed Saturday in a drone strike on northern Iraq blamed on the Turkish army, Kurdish counter-terrorism forces said. ... 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
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