Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense

February 11, 2016

Moscow warns US over missile system deployment to S. Korea
Moscow (AFP) Feb 10, 2016
Moscow on Wednesday warned that Washington's deployment of a US missile defence system to South Korea could spark an arms race in the region. South Korean and US defence officials said last week they would begin formal talks on the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence System (THAAD) system in response to North Korea's recent nuclear and missile tests. "The appearance of elements of the US global missile defence system in the region - which is characterised by a very difficult ... read more

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N. Korea's army chief of staff executed: report North Korea's army chief of staff has been executed, South Korean media reported Wednesday, in what would amount to the latest in a series of purges and executions of top officials by leader Kim Jong-Un. ... more		S.Korea shutters joint industrial park after N.Korean rocket South Korea said Wednesday it would completely shut down a jointly run industrial park in North Korea, which it claimed Pyongyang had been using to fund its nuclear and missile programme. ... more		Ukraine's Space Sector Lost 80% of Revenue The Ukrainian Space Agency potentially lost about 80 percent of its revenue in 2014 after contracts cancellation by Russia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report on Monday. "A ... more
				SES-9 Launch Targeting Late February SES S.A. reports that it is targeting a 24 February 2016 launch date (with a backup date of the 25th) for its new satellite, SES-9. This date was mutually set by SES and the launch operator for SES- ... more		Syrians recount 'hell' of Aleppo life under air strikes Syrian farmer Mahmud Turki was sitting on his couch at sunset watching the news with his family after eating supper. Then an air strike hit his home and turned his life upside down. ... more

UN urges Turkey to open borders, end to bombing of Aleppo The United Nations urged Turkey to let in tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a regime offensive around Aleppo on Tuesday, adding to calls for Russia to end air strikes ahead of fresh peace efforts. ... more		Family of 5 killed in coalition strike on Yemen capital Five members of the same family were killed when a Saudi-led coalition air strike hit their home in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa, rescuers and neighbours said Wednesday. ... more		Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8 Indian rocket hits snag during launch		Latin American country orders hundreds of military trucks Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles reports a major order for hundreds of logistics vehicles for the army and navy of an unidentified Latin American country. ... more
				Cyprus peace deal will pay for itself: UN A UN-backed peace deal to end the division of Cyprus would cover its own costs in the long term by creating jobs and prosperity, the world body's envoy said Tuesday. ... more		NATO sends 'clear signal' to Russia with eastern presence NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said the alliance had approved plans for an increased presence in eastern member states alarmed by a more assertive Russia, sending a "clear signal" to any aggressors. ... more

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Syria opposition calls for end to sieges to resume talks Sieges on cities across Syria must be lifted and air strikes on civilian areas must stop if the opposition is to resume talks in Geneva as planned on February 25, a top opposition leader said on Wednesday. ... more		Russian air strikes in Syria 'directly enabling' IS: US Russian air strikes in and around the city of Aleppo against opponents of the Syrian regime are benefitting the Islamic State group, a senior US official charged Wednesday. ... more		Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? Disaster losses drop in 2025, picture still 'alarming': Munich Re		S. Korean firms begin pull-out from industrial park in North South Korean companies prepared Thursday to begin pulling out of a jointly-run industrial zone in North Korea after Seoul shut it down to punish Kim Jong-Un's regime for its recent nuclear test and rocket launch. ... more
US unable to crack San Bernardino attacker's phone US agents cannot access a telephone used by the Islamist attackers in the San Bernardino shooting, the head of the FBI said Tuesday, complaining that encryption is hampering investigations. ... more		Boeing delivers fuel cell energy storage system to U.S. Navy Boeing has delivered its reversible solid oxide fuel cell, for generating clean electricity, to the U.S. Navy for testing. ... more		Russia's Kurganmashzavod filing for bankruptcy Russian infantry fighting vehicle maker Kurganmashzavod has filed a bankruptcy petition with the Kurgan Arbitration Court. ... more		U.K. announces $289 million for new nuclear submarines The U.K. Ministry of Defense has announced a $289 million package to support the design work for the Royal Navy's next generation of nuclear submarines. ... more

	Pentagon chief in Europe to drum up anti-IS support US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Europe on Tuesday ahead of a summit to convince key members of a US-led coalition to expand their roles in the fight against the Islamic State group. ... more		German Navy testing unmanned counter-mine vessel The German Navy has received a multi-role unmanned surface vessel from Atlas Elektronik UK for assessment for use in anti-mine operations. ... more

Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill as emissions soar in 2025

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

Nasr cruise missiles delivered to Iranian Air Force		Iran nuclear deal delays bomb by 10-15 years: IISS chief		Iraq's Ramadi retaken, but rebuilding it a huge task		West's advantage in military tech 'eroding': think-tank		UN sanctions on North Korea failing, 10 years on: UN experts
Stop bombing Syria's Aleppo: UN aid chief		North Korea has restarted plutonium reactor: US		Russia Developing Glonass Satellite And Latest Bird Launched		SpaceX Conducts Hover Tests		Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Sens. McCain, Reed criticize Navy's Littoral Combat Ship program

Iraq PM calls for 'fundamental' change to cabinet

Amid cybersecurity warnings, Obama unveils 'action plan'

Schiebel completes AirScout-equipped Camcopter flight tests

Boeing selects UTC for U.S. Air Force C-17 landing gear

Russia testing Bumerang armored personnel carrier

US hopes to send anti-missile system to SKorea 'as quickly as possible'

China Conducts Final Tests on Most Powerful Homegrown Rocket

Kazakhstan Ratifies Protocol With Russia for Baikonur Cosmodrome Incidents

China to launch nearly 40 Beidou navigation satellites in five years

45th SW supports Air Force GPS IIF-12 launch aboard an Atlas V

Turkish Aerospace Industries UAV Anka makes debut flight

Elbit Systems reveals Seagull unmanned surface vehicle

Telephonics to support electronic countermeasures for US Marines

Russian air strikes in Syria 'good thing': Del Ponte

Finnish defense minister approves rocket procurement

Libyan warplane crashes after attacking IS jihadists

MBDA delivering ASRAAM missiles for F-35 fighters

At least four Russian servicemen killed in helicopter crash

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