Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
February 05, 2024
MISSILE NEWS
US strikes five missiles in Yemen: military



Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
American forces carried out air strikes against five missiles in Yemen on Sunday - one designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships, the US military said. The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Yemen's Iran-backed Huthis - their third round of joint military action in response to the rebels' persistent attacks on shipping. US forces "conducted a strike in self-defense against a Huthi... land attack cruise missile," and later struck "fo ... read more

IRAQ WARS
Hashed chief demands withdrawal of US-led coalition from Iraq
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
The head of Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed al-Shaabi alliance on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from the country following deadly strikes. ... more
WAR REPORT
Huthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets
Sanaa (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Yemen's Huthis said Sunday US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks. ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia's deputy FM visits Seoul after diplomatic row over N. Korea comments
Seoul (AFP) Feb 4, 2024
Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko visited South Korea to discuss the Ukrainian war and bilateral ties, Seoul's foreign ministry said Sunday, as the two countries trade increasingly heated rhetoric over the nuclear-armed North. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Space Force initiates MUOS Service Life Extension with Lockheed Martin design contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing global military communications by contracting Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the early design of two addi ... more
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Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement vows to keep up attacks on US troops
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Iraq's pro-Iran Al-Nujaba movement said Friday it intends to press on with attacks on US troops in the Middle East, despite Washington's threat to hit back after three of its soldiers were killed in Jordan. ... more
ROBO SPACE
GMV Spearheads AVIS Project for Enhancing Autonomous Vessel Navigation in Europe
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
The onset of a new era in European inland waterway transportation was marked by the commencement of the AVIS project on January 30, under the leadership of GMV, a renowned multinational technology c ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Maldives says India to withdraw troops from March
Male, Maldives (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
India will start withdrawing its troops deployed in the Maldives from next month, Male's foreign ministry said after talks on Friday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations". ... more

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CYBER WARS


Deepfake scam video cost company $26 mnl; Tencent fires 120 for fraud

CYBER WARS
Former CIA programmer convicted of hacking to be sentenced
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
A former Central Intelligence Agency programmer convicted of stealing and sharing classified information is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday. ... more
TECH SPACE
Researchers take new 'mixed reality' headsets for a spin
Stanford CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Among the buzziest consumer technologies right now are "mixed reality" or "spatial computing" headsets that convincingly blend views of the real world with digital content. A key enabling tech ... more
SPACEMART
SmartSat and New Zealand Space Agency Forge Partnership for Space Sector Innovation
Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
In a significant development for the Australasian space sector, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat), Australia's leading space research centre, has entered into a formal partnership with ... more
CYBER WARS
U.S. sanctions 3 for supporting ISIS with cybersecurity expertise, money transfers
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
The Biden administration has sanctioned three alleged supporters of the Islamic State, including two accused of providing the terrorist organization with cybersecurity expertise. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
US, Japan conduct joint naval drills
On Board The Uss Carl Vinson (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise. ... more
WAR REPORT


Damascus says US occupation of Syrian territory 'cannot continue'

WAR REPORT
Hamas says US strikes on Iraq, Syria 'pour oil on fire'
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday condemned overnight US strikes in Iraq and Syria, saying Washington had poured "oil on the fire" in the Middle East. ... more
THE STANS
Though U.N. says Al-Qaeda growing in Afghanistan, Taliban disputes report
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
The United Nations Security Council reported this week that Al-Qaeda established eight new training camps and maintains several safe houses in Afghanistan, but the Taliban rejects the claim. ... more
TERROR WARS
Which armed groups in Iraq and Syria are likely in US crosshairs?
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Washington has warned of "multiple actions" against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US troops. ... more
CHIP TECH
Teledyne e2v HiRel Launches Advanced Low Noise Amplifier for Space Applications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Teledyne e2v HiRel, a division of Teledyne Defense Electronics, has announced the release of the TDLNA0430SEP Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). This state-of-the-art device is specifically designed to meet ... more
NUKEWARS
4 Chinese citizens charged with helping Iran obtain U.S. technology for military use
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
Four Chinese nationals have been charged with providing U.S. technology to Iran, according to the Justice Department. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China seeks 'continuous improvement' of Vatican ties
Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
China said Thursday it was seeking "continuous improvement" of ties with the Vatican, after the Church announced the ordination of its third Chinese bishop in one week. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO reaffirms support for Bosnia
Sarajevo (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana on Thursday reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Bosnia during a visit to Sarajevo, condemning the "secessionist policies" of Bosnian Serb leaders. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Yemen's Huthis claim missiles launched toward Israel
Sanaa (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Yemeni Huthi rebels claimed on Friday they had launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel, after the Israeli army said it had intercepted a missile over the Red Sea. ... more
AEROSPACE
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korean coast, pilot safely ejects
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet stationed in South Korea crashed in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force said, with the pilot ejecting safely. ... more
IRAQ WARS
US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria
Damascus (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Deadly US strikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria and Iraq drew sharp condemnation from the region Saturday, after President Joe Biden vowed further action in retaliation for a deadly attack on American troops. ... more
WAR REPORT
U.S. launches airstrikes in Iraq, Syria in response to deadly Jordan attack
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 2, 2024
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq Friday in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan last Sunday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Injured Gazans say they were abused in Israeli detention
Rafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
Gazans released from Israeli detention on Thursday displayed injuries at a hospital in Rafah and told AFP they had been abused by their jailers. ... more
WAR REPORT
US strikes in Syria and Iraq have Biden walking a 'fine line'
Washington (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Will the increasingly intense US military strikes in Iraq and Syria deter pro-Iranian militants there from launching new attacks? ... more
Eglin showcases the strategic advantage of deployable scientist and engineer team
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Over a span of 10 days in November 2023, Eglin Air Force Base was the scene of a remarkable demonstration of the pivotal role that deployable scientists and engineers (S&Es) can play in enhancing th

Northrop Grumman Delivers First IBCS Production Unit to U.S. Army
Huntsville AL (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of U.S. Army's air and missile defense capabilities by delivering the first production Integrated Bat

BAE Systems nears completion of next-gen military GPS user equipment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024
BAE Systems (LON: BA), a leader in defense and aerospace technology, has reached a pivotal phase in its development of an advanced military Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a cutting-edg

Norwegian NorSat-TD microsat achieves optical communication breakthrough
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 01, 2024
In a significant advancement for small satellite capabilities, the NorSat-TD microsatellite, developed by the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA), has successfully es

Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected warships at a shipyard in a renewed drive to bolster his naval forces as his country ramps up "war preparations", state media said Friday.

North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
Seoul (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations".

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil.

Kim Jong Un calls for boosting 'war preparations' at naval shipyard
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for building up the country's naval forces in order to intensify war preparations, state-run media reported Friday, as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain at their highest in years.

Ukraine says 'destroyed' Russian warship off Crimea
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
Ukraine said Thursday it had destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks.

Israel defense minister declares victory in Gaza's Khan Younis
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
Israel's defense minister said Thursday that ground forces have officially routed Hamas from Gaza's Khan Younis.

US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vessel
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
American forces shot down a drone off Yemen on Thursday and later destroyed an explosives-laden uncrewed surface vessel that threatened ships in the Red Sea, the US military said.

What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
The United States has said it successfully dismantled a China-based hacking network known as "Volt Typhoon", accusing it of infiltrating critical US infrastructure networks with the goal of disabling them in the event of conflict.

NATO chief to US conservatives: US alliance 'a good deal'
Washington (AFP) Jan 31, 2024
NATO's chief on Wednesday told US conservatives that the alliance was a "good deal" for the United States and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Donald Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine.

US strikes 10 Huthi drones, downs unmanned Iranian aircraft
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
American forces carried out strikes in Yemen against 10 attack drones and a ground control station belonging to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said Wednesday.

SpaceFund Welcomes Business Veteran Leo Rodriguez to Board
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
SpaceFund, Inc., a leading player in the space venture capital arena, recently welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors - the internationally renowned business leader, Leonardo (Leo) A. Rodri

Defense Department lists dozens of Chinese military companies operating in U.S.
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
China has 46 military companies plus subsidiaries operating within the United States while disguised as civilian entities, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

Rocketlab launches Spire and NorthStar Space Sustainability mission with dedicated flight
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in delivering space-based data and analytics services, has successfully launched the first commercial satellite constellation for Space Situational Awarenes

Starlab signs deal with SpaceX to lift private space laboratory into orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 31, 2024
Starlab Space, which is creating a commercial space laboratory that hopes to replace the International Space Station, signed a deal with SpaceX on Wednesday to put it into low-Earth orbit.

Yemen's Huthis fire missiles at US warship: rebel statement
Sanaa (AFP) Jan 31, 2024
Yemen's Huthi rebels fired "several" missiles at a US warship in the Red Sea, they said on Wednesday, hours after the US military reported shooting down a missile.

Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellites
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2024
Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.

Study warns of overreliance on carbon dioxide removal in climate strategies
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
In a pivotal study published in Science, researchers have presented a cautionary perspective on the global reliance on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies, shedding light on the significant chal

Wildfires scorch central Chile, death toll tops 110
Vi�a Del Mar, Chile (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 112 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise "significantly" as teams search gutted neighborhoods.

Chile wildfire survivors return to horrifying aftermath
Vina Del Mar, Chile (AFP) Feb 5, 2024
Within minutes his world erupted in a hellish fire: Abraham Mardones, with just the clothes on his back, miraculously managed to escape the epicenter of the deadliest wildfires in Chile's recent history.

Quake trauma haunts children in Turkey's container city
Kahramanmaras, Turkey (AFP) Feb 3, 2024
Cansu Gol lost her baby in the rubble of Turkey's massive earthquake a year ago. Now she spends her time trying to heal the mental scars of her two surviving children.

New tool predicts flood risk from hurricanes in a warming climate
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Coastal cities and communities will face more frequent major hurricanes with climate change in the coming years. To help prepare coastal cities against future storms, MIT scientists have developed a

Sentinel-1 and AI reveal 75% of fishing vessels not tracked
Paris (ESA) Feb 05, 2024
A groundbreaking study that combines satellite data and Artificial Intelligence has thrown new light on the number of vessels at sea. Astonishingly, the study reveals that around 75% of the world's

Global groundwater depletion is accelerating, but is not inevitable
Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Groundwater is rapidly declining across the globe, often at accelerating rates. Writing in the journal Nature, UC Santa Barbara researchers present the largest assessment of groundwater levels aroun

Schumer says Senate to vote on Ukraine, border security bill next week
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on a bill funding the war in Ukraine and addressing border security.

More than 80% of English rivers polluted with phosphates: study
London (AFP) Jan 30, 2024
More than 80 percent of rivers in England have been polluted by phosphates, according to a study published Tuesday that's likely to focus more criticism on British water companies for their wastewater discharges.

In Antarctica, scientists study extent of microplastics
Gerlache Strait, Antarctica (AFP) Jan 30, 2024
In remote Antarctica, Colombian marine biologist Paulo Tigreros dips a net into the icy waters in his hunt for microplastics in what should be one of the best-preserved ecosystems in the world.

Good news? Groundhog predicts early spring
New York (AFP) Feb 2, 2024
Finally, some good news? Pennsylvania's primo prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow during annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday meaning that, according to legend, there will be an early spring.

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