Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
November 27, 2023
SPACEWAR
North Korea says Kim Jong Un has examined photos from new spy satellite



Washington DC (UPI) Nov 25, 2021
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has examined photos taken of an American carrier by the communist nation's first spy satellite, state media reported Saturday. Kim surveyed the photos during a visit to the control center of North Korea's National Aerospace Technology Administration on Friday, according to the Pyongyang Times. Kim "learned in detail about the photos of major target areas in the enemy region, including Mokpho, Gunsan, Phyongthaek, Osan and Seoul, and of various regions in t ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030
London, UK (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
A recent report titled "Hypersonic Flight Market by Vehicle Type (Hypersonic Aircraft, Hypersonic Spacecraft), Industry (Military, Space, Commercial), Component (Propulsion, Aerostructure, Avionics) ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Maldives leader faces rift days after taking power
Male, Maldives (AFP) Nov 25, 2023
Maldives ex-president Abdulla Yameen will form a new political party, his lawyer said, splitting from his successor's ruling party and posing the new president a major setback ahead of parliamentary polls. ... more
NUKEWARS
Top Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing envoys to meet for first time since 2019
Seoul (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China will hold their first trilateral talks since 2019 this weekend in Busan, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Quantum Space launches Sentry to pioneer deep space communications network
Rockville MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
Quantum Space, a trailblazer in deep space infrastructure, has announced the imminent launch of its ambitious Sentry mission, marking a significant leap in developing a modern connectivity network f ... more
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Viasat Advances Arctic Broadband Connectivity with ASBM Satellite Milestone
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications leader, has achieved a significant milestone in its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) with the successful completion of thermal vacuum te ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
NASA's future space exploration bolstered by major plutonium-238 delivery
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) recent achievement in shipping a substantial amount of heat source plutonium-238 to the Los Alamos National Laboratory signifies a pivotal advancement for NASA' ... more
SPACEMART
Embry-Riddle's Innovative Mission Control Lab prepares students for booming space sector
Daytona Beach, FL (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
In an era where the space industry is rapidly expanding, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has taken a significant step to prepare its students for the challenges of tomorrow. The university has ... more
UAV NEWS
Russian drones hit Kyiv in 'most massive' UAV assault on capital since start of war
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 25, 2021
At least five people were injured in Kyiv on Saturday in what city officials called "the most massive" Russian drone strike on Ukrainian capital since the start of the war in February 2022. ... more
CYBER WARS
Putin says Russia must rival 'dangerous' Western AI
Moscow (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the West had a "dangerous" monopoly over artificial intelligence and Russia needed to rival "biased" Western chatbots with its own technology. ... more

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AEROSPACE


Philippines, Australia launch joint air and sea patrols

AEROSPACE
X-59 gets a Patriotic makeover
Palmdale CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, a groundbreaking project aiming to revolutionize supersonic travel, recently marked a significant milestone in its development. The aircraft has been moved to ... more
WAR REPORT
France 'counting on China' to ensure no support for Russia in Ukraine
Beijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
France's top diplomat called on Beijing Friday to be vigilant against China providing any direct or indirect support to Russia in its war on Ukraine, as she wrapped up a visit to the Chinese capital. ... more
WAR REPORT
Gaza war leaves West hesitant on Iran nuclear crackdown
Vienna (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
Western powers have been reluctant to get tough on Tehran for fear of aggravating Middle East tensions as Iran grows its nuclear programme and reduces cooperation with the UN watchdog, diplomats say. ... more
WAR REPORT
Israeli army kills 6 people in West Bank: Palestinian ministry
Nablus, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 25, 2023
Israeli troops killed six Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. ... more
IRAQ WARS
US strikes kill eight pro-Iran fighters in Iraq, angering Baghdad
Baghdad (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
US fighter jets struck two targets in Iraq early on Wednesday, killing eight pro-Iran fighters in retaliation for repeated attacks on American troops, US and Iraqi sources said. ... more
TECH SPACE


ReOrbit's Report Highlights Software-First Satellites as Key Growth Drivers in Space Industry

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Intelsat's MOTT proves its mettle in US Army's annual NetModX
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2023
Intelsat (NYSE: I), a leading operator in the satellite and terrestrial network sector, recently showcased the robust capabilities of its Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) in a significant field ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Finland's Defence Technology Gets Boost with VTT-Lockheed Martin Collaboration
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
In a significant move for the global defense industry, a research consortium led by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre and Lockheed Martin has embarked on a novel project to develop state-of-th ... more
SPACEWAR
EU Council endorses new Space Strategy for Enhanced Security and Defence
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2023
In a landmark decision, the Council of the European Union has approved conclusions on the pioneering EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence. This strategy underscores the EU's commitment to fort ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Australian warship passes through Taiwan Strait: Taipei military
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said Friday that an Australian warship had the day before sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway separating the self-ruled island from China. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan's opposition candidates register for election
Taipei (AFP) Nov 24, 2023
Taiwan's opposition parties registered separate tickets on Friday for January's presidential election following the dramatic last-minute breakdown of a proposed alliance to topple the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. ... more
WAR REPORT
China holds military drills along violence-hit Myanmar border
Beijing (AFP) Nov 25, 2023
China began military exercises along its border with Myanmar on Saturday and urged its citizens to leave the north of that country, which has been beset by fighting since last month. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UK Space Agency backs Orbit Fab's innovative refueling interface, GRASP
London, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
Orbit Fab, a frontrunner in on-orbit refueling services, has announced a pivotal partnership with the UK Space Agency to develop the GRASP (Grasping and Resupply Active Solution for Propellants) act ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Northrop Grumman completes CDR for SDA's Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
Church Falls VA (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Developme ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
PAC-3 integrates with LTAMDS Radar
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
In a significant advancement for U.S. missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) has been successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Def ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile completes shortest-range flight test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
In a significant advancement for U.S. Army's long-range precision strike capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully completed a pivotal production qualification flight test of the Pr ... more
MILPLEX
Swiss to export 25 battle tanks back to Germany
Geneva (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
Switzerland on Wednesday approved the export of 25 tanks back to Germany after Berlin gave assurances that it would not break Swiss military neutrality laws by re-exporting them to Ukraine. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea to send new weapons to border after spy satellite launch
Seoul (AFP) Nov 23, 2023
North Korea said Thursday it would deploy new weapons and stronger armed forces to the border with the South, as Seoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had received Russian help to successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea ends pact with South, will restore 'all military measures' at border
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 23, 2023
North Korea said Thursday that it was completely withdrawing from an inter-Korean agreement and would restore "all military measures" in the border area one day after Seoul scrapped part of the deal in response to Pyongyang's satellite launch. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
'Rock-solid' US partnership key to balancing China ties: Taiwan VP candidate
Taipei (AFP) Nov 23, 2023
A "rock-solid partnership" with the United States is critical for Taiwan to balance tense relations with China, the vice-presidential candidate for the island's ruling party said Thursday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Israel army shows reporters tunnel in Gaza hospital
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
Israeli soldiers escorted journalists through a war-ravaged landscape to Gaza's largest hospital Wednesday, to show them a tunnel shaft they said was part of a vast underground network Hamas uses for military purposes. ... more
WAR REPORT
Israeli-Palestinian peace camp shaken but determined
Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
The Israel-Palestinian peace camp has long promoted dialogue against hatred and bloodshed but the passions inflamed by the deadliest Gaza war yet pose entirely new challenges for the movement. ... more
WAR REPORT
U.S. fires on key Iranian-backed sites in Syria
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 21, 2023
U.S. forces struck a pair of key sites in Iraq commonly used by Iranian-backed forces in Syria on Wednesday. ... more
CYBER WARS
Chinese livestreamer says missing boss has been arrested
Shanghai (AFP) Nov 21, 2023
Leading Chinese livestreaming platform DouYu said Tuesday its boss had been arrested, after having not been seen in public for weeks and following an investigation into illegal content on the site. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israeli army says intercepts cruise missile fired at south of country
Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it intercepted a cruise missile fired towards the south of the country. ... more
WAR REPORT
A rush for firearms in wartime Israel
Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
Declaring her preference for "something light and comfortable", an Israeli mother-of-four browsed through a collection of pistols in a Jerusalem gun store, which appeared to be experiencing a business boom in wartime. ... more
CYBER WARS
Poland charges 16 foreigners with spying for Russia
Warsaw (AFP) Nov 22, 2023
Poland said Wednesday it had charged 16 foreign individuals with spying for Russia, for allegedly preparing acts of sabotage and gathering information on military equipment deliveries to Ukraine. ... more
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