Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

February 15, 2013

N.Korea makes progress at rocket site: images
Washington (AFP) Feb 14, 2013
Already under fire for its latest nuclear test, North Korea has been making preparations at a launchpad that could pave the way for firing a long-range missile, a US think tank said Thursday. 38 North, a blog of the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University, analyzed satellite photos that it said showed possible assistance from Iran at the Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground in northeastern North Korea. 38 North said that a commercial satellite photograph taken on January 5 showed "important ... read more

Previous Issues

Feb 14

Feb 13

Feb 12

Feb 11

Feb 10

Military experts doubt Sweden's ability to defend itself Military experts said Sweden was probably unable to defend itself on its own in the event of an invasion, in a report published Thursday, saying the armed forces lacked necessary resources. ... more		Outside View: Iran years after the revolt The Iranian people had many hopes after the fall of the shah in February 1979 but that great revolution was hijacked by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and the Islamic fundamentalists and a much more ruthless tyranny began. ... more		8 years after Hariri, the killing goes on As anti-Syrian Lebanese mark the anniversary of the 2005 assassination of Rafik Hariri, allegedly by the pro-Syrian Hezbollah, Hariri's allies still face the threat of assassination as Lebanon remains in the grip of political turmoil. ... more
				For US, N.Korea nuclear status a red line North Korea has tested three atomic bombs and is widely believed capable of firing a nuclear warhead. But in the eyes of the United States, North Korea most definitely is not a nuclear weapons state. ... more		Old moves from N. Korea's new leader When Kim Jong-Un came to power in North Korea in late 2011, some saw a young, untested leader destined for failure, while others detected a glimmer of reformist hope in the Swiss-educated heir to the ruling Kim dynasty. ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Indian helicopter defense deal unresolved The Indian Ministry of Defense is pondering a $1.5 billion deal for 197 light utility helicopters. ... more		In India, French president pushes $12bn jet deal French President Francois Hollande made a fresh push Thursday to clinch the world's biggest defence deal, the $12 billion sale of 126 warplanes to India, during his first visit to Asia since taking office. ... more		AI systems proposed to boost launch cadence reliability and traffic management China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight Curiosity Blog, Sols 4750-4762: See You on the Other Side of the Sun		Lack of data shrouds nature of N. Korea nuclear test Urgent efforts to find out the type of device detonated in North Korea's latest nuclear test appeared to be getting nowhere Thursday, with South Korean experts unable to detect any radioactive fallout. ... more
				Slaying hints Iran hikes backing for Assad The reported assassination of an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander who was traveling between Beirut and Syria has heightened suspicions Tehran and its powerful proxy, Hezbollah of Lebanon, are boosting military support for Syrian President Bashar Assad. ... more		IAEA says Iran nuclear talks fail again The chief UN atomic inspector said Thursday that talks with Iran had failed again to reach a deal on enhanced inspections of Tehran's nuclear programme, two weeks before a major meeting with world powers. ... more

Solar systems for home and business installations

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Karzai summons top NATO commander in Afghanistan Afghan president Hamid Karzai has summoned the new commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan over an air strike that allegedly killed ten civilians, according to a statement issued Thursday. ... more		South Korea flexes missile power after North test Two days after North Korea's nuclear test, South Korea signalled Thursday the deployment of a new cruise missile capable of a precision strike on members of Pyongyang's high command. ... more		OPERA satellite data sharpens US crop and water management Alen Space begins SATMAR satellite validation over Bay of Algeciras Deep Arctic gas hydrate mounds host ultra deep cold seep ecosystem		Defiant Iran announces uranium enrichment upgrade Iran on Wednesday announced an upgrade to its uranium enrichment machines, upping the ante even as UN experts were holding talks in Tehran on the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear drive. ... more
				Many hurdles await U.S. cybersecurity law U.S. President Barack Obama's cybersecurity executive order has set in motion structural reforms its backers hope will be readily embraced by the U.S. corporate sector. ... more		Pentagon creates new medal for cyber, drone warriors The Pentagon unveiled a new medal on Wednesday to honor "extraordinary" troops who launch cyber attacks or drone strikes from their consoles, even if they do not risk their lives in combat. ... more

S. Korea to step up missile defence after North test

South Korea flexes missile power after North test

Israel showcases Iron Dome for Indians

Javelin Demonstrates Extended Range Capability in Recent Tests

Israel deploys 3rd missile system to north: reports

Lockheed Martin Receives US Army Contract for Guided MLRS Rocket Production

Boeing Phantom Eye Completes Taxi Tests, Readies for Return to Flight

US drones kill nine in Pakistan: officials

Iran TV airs video of captured US drone

Astrium tapped for communications network

XTAR To Expand Beyond NATO As African And Asian Hot Spots Flare

How the DoD Can More Efficiently Acquire Satellite Systems and Capacity

	Malian coup leader sworn in as head of army reform committee The leader of a March coup that ousted Mali's government, exacerbating a crisis in which Islamist rebels went on to seize over half the country, was sworn in Wednesday as head of a military reform committee. ... more		White House demands vote on Hagel nomination The White House Thursday demanded a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's pick for Pentagon chief this week and blasted Republicans for sending a bad signal to US allies by delaying his appointment. ... more		Cybersecurity battle looms after Obama directive President Barack Obama's order aimed at ramping up protection from cyberattacks will address only a small portion of threats and sets up a fresh battle in Congress over legislation. ... more		Astrium tapped for communications network France has selected electronics company Astrium to build the country's first digital, military ultra-fast broadband satellite communications network. ... more

Redesigned carbon framework boosts battery safety and power

Molecular catalyst switches between hydrogen and oxygen production

Project Pele microreactor reaches key milestone with first TRISO fuel delivery

Outside View: Pivot to Europe?		NATO accused of killing 10 Afghan civilians in air strike		Russia says supplying Syria, Mali with arms		Time to address root causes of nuclear crisis on Korean Peninsula		With test, N. Korea threat looks more real
Mitsubishi Electric pays $810 mn in overcharge penalties		AAQ-37 Sensor System Offers Hostile Fire Detection Capability		India's defence ambitions hinge on 'over-extended' firm		Afghan air force desperate for aircraft: commander		Boeing and Elbit Systems to Collaborate on Aircraft Defense Solutions

India vows to scrap Italy chopper deal if graft proved

F-35A Completes 3-Year Clean Wing Flutter Testing Program

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Approved For Full-Rate Production

IAEA experts hold talks on nuclear 'differences' in Iran

Maldives ex-leader seeks refuge at Indian embassy

Obama moves to defend infrastructure from cyberattacks

China Internet users blast official stance on N. Korea

Panjwai residents battle Taliban

Obama vows to get tough with North Korea

Obama sets sights on exit from Afghanistan war

Iraqi beauticians conquer fear at Baghdad festival

N. Korea blast jolts Obama ahead of State of Union

Obama vows defense of S. Korea in call with Lee

Israel gets ready for F-35s, new trainers

34,000 US troops home from Afghanistan in next year: source

Israeli, US defense chiefs hold talks at Pentagon

Canada urged to become major arms producer

India orders probe into Italy chopper bribe allegations

Rebels seize airport as Syria dead nears 70,000

Orbital-Built Landsat Satellite Launched

Free Newsletters - Space - Defense - Environment - Energy

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2013 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement