Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
October 29, 2024
RAY GUNS
Israel to spend $530 mln on 'Iron Beam' laser defence



Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
Israel's defence ministry said on Monday it has earmarked $530 million to accelerate development of the laser air defence system known as "Iron Beam". "The Ministry of Defence has signed a major deal worth approximately 2 billion shekels to significantly expand procurement of the laser interception systems, 'Iron Beam,'," a statement said. The system is aimed at improving the interception of drones and other projectiles, which Hezbollah in Lebanon has fired at Israel since the start of the war i ... read more

WAR REPORT
Russia advanced 478 sq km into Ukraine in October, record since 2022
Paris (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
The Russian army advanced 478 square kilometres into Ukrainian territory in October, a record since March 2022 in the first weeks of the war, according to an AFP analysis on Monday of data from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan worries about 'transactionalist' Trump as US votes
Taipei (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
While US arms sales to Taiwan will likely continue whoever wins the presidential election, analysts say there are concerns in Taipei over a re-elected Donald Trump's willingness to defend the island against China. ... more
NUKEWARS
Netanyahu says Iran strives for nuclear bomb 'stockpile' to destroy Israel
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran is seeking to develop a "stockpile" of nuclear bombs aimed at destroying Israel, two days after Israel bombed military targets in the Islamic republic. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Indonesia and Russia to hold first joint naval drills
Jakarta (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
Indonesia and Russia will hold their first joint naval drills next month, Jakarta's navy said Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian archipelago's new leader seeks to boost ties with Moscow. ... more
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Taiwan says China holds 'combat' patrol after latest US arms sales
Taipei (AFP) Oct 27, 2024
China deployed fighter jets and drones as part of a "joint combat readiness patrol" around Taiwan on Sunday, Taipei said, as Beijing slammed the latest round of US arms sales to the island. ... more
SPACEWAR
Space Force sourcing conference helps drive capability development, readiness
Peterson SFB CO (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
The first U.S. Space Force Global Force Management Sourcing Conference was held at Peterson Space Force Base, Oct. 22-24. It was hosted and led by U.S. Space Operations Command. The conference ... more
SPACEMART
Space industry growth and Japan's role in satellite development
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
The space industry has seen unprecedented growth with a surge in rocket launches and satellite demands, bringing it into the global spotlight. Professor Shinichi Nakasuka from the University of Toky ... more
CYBER WARS
China confirms South Korean detained for alleged spying
Beijing (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
China confirmed on Tuesday it had detained a South Korean citizen for alleged spying, as Beijing ramps up vigilance against perceived threats to national security. ... more

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Boeing exploring sale of space business: report
New York (AFP) Oct 27, 2024
Boeing is exploring a possible sale of its space business as its new CEO seeks to improve the embattled company's financial position, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia, US says
Washington (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia and likely fight Ukraine in weeks, Washington said, as Seoul warned Tuesday that the accelerating deployment posed a "significant security threat." ... more
WAR REPORT
Israel relatives of Hamas victims interrupt Netanyahu speech; Israel DM urges concessions
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 27, 2024
Screaming relatives of Hamas attack victims interrupted a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday during October 7 commemorations. ... more
THE STANS
Iran kills four after deadly attack in southeast: report
Tehran (AFP) Oct 27, 2024
Iranian armed forces on Sunday killed at least four "terrorists" behind a deadly attack on police the day before in the country's southeast, Tasnim news agency reported. ... more
NUKEWARS
N.Korea involvement in Ukraine raises regional security risks: analysts
Paris (AFP) Oct 26, 2024
The deployment of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine is unlikely to have a significant impact on the fighting on the ground but could affect security interests in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, analysts said. ... more
THE STANS
Five killed in Turkish strikes on PKK allies: Iraqi local sources
Baghdad (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Turkish air strikes on northern Iraq targeting a group affiliated with Turkey's outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) killed five people on Friday, local sources said. ... more
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Gaza rescuers say over 55 people killed in Israel air strike in north
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
Gaza's civil defence agency said Tuesday that an overnight Israeli air strike killed more than 55 people in a residential building in the northern district of Beit Lahia. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran moves to triple military budget amid Israel tensions
Tehran (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday, as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes. ... more
AEROSPACE
Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel using its airspace to attack Iran
Baghdad (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Israel army says drone that hit southern city was launched from Yemen
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
The Israeli military said a drone that hit the southern city of Ashkelon Tuesday was launched from Yemen, from where Huthi rebels have mounted a drone and missile campaign in support of Hamas. ... more
GPS NEWS
GMV spearheads digital overhaul of Spain's national security system
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Multinational technology leader GMV has been awarded the contract from Spain's Department of National Security (DSN) to launch the first phase of the National Security System (SSN) Data Intelligence ... more
GPS NEWS
BAE Systems showcases advanced M-Code Increment 2 GNSS technology
London, UK (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
BAE Systems (LON:BA) recently demonstrated successful tracking of M-Code signals using its Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, powered by the company's Next-Generation Ap ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Gilat secures $4M contract with DoD
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, has been awarded a contract valued at over $4 million by the US Department of Defense. T ... more
TECH SPACE
Sidus Space completes CDR for Dutch laser comms satellite
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has successfully passed the critical design review (CDR) for its LizzieSat NL, a laser communication satellite developed under a contract with The Netherlands Organization ... more
GPS NEWS
Seven ways satellite navigation supports sustainability efforts
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Satellite navigation technology plays an important role in advancing sustainability across various industries. Through ESA's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP), companies are pione ... more
RAY GUNS
Elbit Systems secures $200M contract for Iron Beam laser weapon
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a prominent player in defense technology, announced it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $200 million by the Israeli Ministry of D ... more
NUKEWARS
X suspends new account posting on behalf of Iran leader Khamenei
Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
The social media network X on Monday suspended an account that published Hebrew-language messages on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, just days after it was opened. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO chief says N.Korean troop deployment signals Putin's 'desperation'
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday decried the deployment of North Korean troops to bolster Russia's war effort in Ukraine as a dangerous expansion of the conflict that signalled President Vladimir Putin's "growing desperation". ... more
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Croatia pledges to buy up to 50 Leopard tanks from Germany
Zagreb (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
Croatia will buy up to 50 Leopard tanks from Germany in a transaction that includes sending some of its older tanks and other military equipment to Ukraine, the Ministry of defence said on Monday. ... more
CYBER WARS
US finalizes curbs on investing in Chinese tech
Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
The administration of President Joe Biden has finalized curbs on US investments in sensitive technologies like semiconductors in China that pose a threat to national security, the Treasury Department said Monday. ... more
TERROR WARS
Ex-US Marine sentenced to seven years for white supremacist plot
Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2024
A former US Marine was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday for his role in a white supremacist plot to destroy power facilities. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite group
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichan ... more
WATER WORLD
Kiribati elects pro-China president Maamau for third term
Tarawa, Kiribati (AFP) Oct 26, 2024
New Zealand congratulated Kiribati's Taneti Maamau after the pro-China president was elected on Saturday to a third term in charge of the low-lying Pacific island nation. ... more
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