Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

July 22, 2015

Making Space Technology Cutting Edge AND Affordable
Bethesda MD (SPX) Jul 22, 2015
The current budgetary climate has forced a change in how the DoD handles space acquisition. As highlighted in this recent National Defense magazine article, programs in the past were often plagued by billions in cost overruns and up to a decade delay in a system's full operational capability. And the overruns were likely underestimated since the costs of operating ground systems were often not figured into the estimates. That's one reason why national security space programs are so expensive - the ... read more

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SBIRS GEO-3 Satellite Delivered The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center announced the delivery of the third Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite into storage at the Lockheed Martin facility ... more		The Friendly Unmanned Skies The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is rising rapidly worldwide. Long known only for their military applications, UAS are increasingly being deployed by civilian governments for use in scient ... more		50 SW Completes DMSP Flight 13 Rupture Review Officials from the 50th Space Wing have completed their operations review of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Flight 13 that was permanently shut down Feb. 3, 2015, precipitating a debri ... more
				Japan defence paper slams China's 'coercive' maritime demands Japan on Tuesday slammed Beijing's bid to reclaim land in the South China Sea as a "coercive attempt" to force sweeping maritime claims, in a defence paper that comes as Tokyo is expanding the role of its own military. ... more		Philippines hikes defence budget 25% amid China tensions The Philippines is planning a 25 percent hike in its defence budget next year, mainly to bolster its claims in the disputed South China Sea, officials said Tuesday. ... more

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 9 - Las Vegas

Next Generation Integrated ISR 2015 - Washington DC - July 27-29

Nuclear Decommissioning And Used Fuel Market 2015

Solar systems for home and business installations

N. Korea says no interest in Iran-style nuclear deal North Korea said Tuesday it had no interest in following Iran down the path of nuclear dialogue, insisting it was already a nuclear weapons state and therefore beyond any logical comparison with Tehran. ... more		Iran's Zarif defends 'balanced' nuclear deal to MPs Iran's foreign minister defended Tuesday what he said was a "balanced" nuclear deal with world powers, telling lawmakers there was a need to accept that the negotiations had required compromise. ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic age		Pentagon chief tries to calm Mideast jitters over Iran deal US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter sought to reassure anxious Middle East allies Tuesday over the Iran nuclear deal during a regional tour that includes stops in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. ... more
				Russia Starts Implementation of Fundamental Space Industry Reform Russia is starting to implement comprehensive reforms to its space industry, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday. The establishment of two large holdings, specialized in engi ... more		Yinchuan to host China-Arab satellite service industry demonstration site Yinchuan Economic and Technical Development Zone and China Alliance of Satellite Application Service signed a cooperation agreement lately on the establishment and operation of New Silk Road Satelli ... more

Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

Indra Finishes Implementation Of Main Center For Paz Satellite Under a contract with INTA, Indra has successfully led the implementation of the main management center for Paz, the earth observation satellite which Spain will launch into space later this year. ... more		Ariane 5 lofts two geo birds for teleco and weather customers Arianespace has successfully launched two geostationary satellites: Star One C4 for the private operator Embratel Star One, the leading satellite communications company in South America, and MSG-4 f ... more		As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources		Space crew praises US-Russian 'handshake in space' 40 years on Two Russians and an American in orbit commemorated Wednesday the 40th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, when a "handshake in space" brought the two Cold War rivals closer together. ... more
Gun-firing 'drone' built by US teen under investigation The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it was investigating a viral Internet video showing a home-made "drone" firing a handgun in the Connecticut countryside. ... more		Missile kills 18 civilians in Syria's Aleppo: monitor A missile fired by Syrian forces killed at least 18 civilians on Tuesday in a residential neighbourhood of the old quarter of Aleppo city, a monitoring group said. ... more		Cost of USAF decoy systems reduced A carbon-fiber airframe for U.S. Air Force miniature decoy systems has been developed using robotic and formula racing technologies, Raytheon reports. ... more		Fuji Heavy Industries picked to develop new military helicopter Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. has been chosen by Japan's Ministry of Defense as the key developer of a next-generation multi-purpose military helicopter. ... more

	Harris replacing satellite communications terminals As many as 80 strategic satellite communications terminals are being replaced by Harris Corporation under $45 million in U.S. Army task orders. ... more		More Hydra-70 rockets on way for U.S. military, allies Additional Hydra-70 air-to-ground rockets are to be produced by General Dynamics for the U.S. military and Foreign Military Sales customers. ... more

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19 killed in two Baghdad car bombs		Russia Puts Eight ICBMs Into Service		Pentagon alarmed at Russian milsat maneuvering		Philippines cheers growing outcry over South China Sea		Iran says UN resolution not linked to ballistic missiles
Philippines to re-open former US base amid China sea row		S. Korea regrets North's rejection of talks offers		Official recognition for 80-hour UAV flight		The Iran nuclear deal -- Buckle up for a very rough ride		US-led drills in Ukraine may threaten peace process: Moscow

Beijing chides US over South China Sea flight

UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions

Germany eyes Iran business but Israel tops differences

US defence secretary seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran deal

New Littoral Combat Ship launched for U.S. Navy

US 'friendly fire' kills up to 10 Afghan soldiers

root9B to help U.S. military combat terrorism

Dassault delivers Rafale fighters to Egypt

EU moots new international formula to boost Mideast peace

Navy awards submarine contract to Newport News Shipbuilding

New tank ammunition enters production for U.S. Army

France delivers first batch of fighter jets to Egypt

Ground testing completed on Storm Shadow-equipped Typhoon

Lockheed Martin to buy fabled helicopter maker Sikorsky

US lawmakers sent Iran deal, triggering 60-day review

UN to pave way for lifting sanctions on Iran

Obama rebuffs critics of Iran nuclear pact

US defence secretary seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran deal

Iran leader says policy on 'arrogant' US won't change

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