Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
July 28, 2025
EARTH OBSERVATION
Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D map



Paris, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
The Airbus-built CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) satellites have been successfully launched into Sun synchronous orbit aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Developed in partnership with CNES, the French space agency, the four satellites are set to begin delivering a highly detailed 3D map of Earth's surface. These dual-use satellites are designed to produce global high-resolution Digital Surface Models (DSMs), capturing 50 cm stereo imagery for ... read more

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BlackSky to supply satellite imagery and analytics for Latin American security operations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a contract to provide its Gen-3 and Gen-2 satellite-based monitoring services to Latin American defense and intelligence agencies, supporting effort ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
GovSat selects Thales Alenia Space to build secure satellite for military communications
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
GovSat, the public-private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and SES, has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract to develop a new geostationary defence communications satellite, GovSat-2 ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
New MachLab rocket test site launches UK into next phase of space engineering
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2025
A Cold War-era bunker near Scotland's Mull of Kintyre has been repurposed into a state-of-the-art rocket testing and training facility. Known as MachLab, the site has officially opened at a business ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
SES and Luxembourg to expand military satcom with next generation GovSat2
Luxembourg (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
SES and the Luxembourg Government will co-develop and launch GovSat-2, a second military communications satellite under their joint public-private venture, LuxGovSat S.A. This new satellite will bui ... more
SPACEWAR
Spire unveils enhanced RF intelligence system to support global defense missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
Spire Global has expanded its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new space-based radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities to bolster defense and security operations. The a ... more
WAR REPORT
Countries call for end to Gaza war as death toll climbs
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2025
Britain, France and Germany are calling for an immediate end to fighting in Gaza after dozens of people were killed over a 24-hour period in the Palestinian enclave. ... more
TERROR WARS
U.S. Central Command says it killed senior ISIS leader, two adult sons
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 25, 2025
The U.S. Central Command announced Friday that it had conducted an operation in Aleppo, Syria, killing a senior Islamic State leader and his two adult sons. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Naval chief nominee says U.S. Navy needs sailors, ships, new weapons
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2025
The U.S. Navy needs to complete its shipbuilding program and modernize its weapons systems to effectively address the nation's defense needs, Adm. Daryl Caudle told the Senate Armed Services Committee. ... more

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Taiwanese voters reject attempt to recall opposition lawmakers
Taipei (AFP) July 26, 2025
Taiwanese voters rejected an attempt to oust 24 opposition lawmakers on Saturday, an official tally showed, dealing a blow to President Lai Ching-te's party and its hopes for taking control of parliament. ... more
CYBER WARS
China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security
Shanghai (AFP) July 26, 2025
China's Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Georgia hosts NATO drills despite cooling ties with the West
Tbilisi (AFP) July 25, 2025
Georgia on Friday hosted major multinational military exercises with NATO troops, despite its government facing growing accusations of drifting away from a pro-Western path and edging closer to Russia's orbit. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran says it held 'frank' nuclear talks with European powers
Istanbul (AFP) July 25, 2025
Iranian diplomats said they held "frank and detailed" nuclear talks on Friday with counterparts from Germany, Britain and France, who have threatened to trigger sanctions if Tehran fails to agree a deal on uranium enrichment and cooperation with UN inspectors. ... more
UAV NEWS
African armies turn to drones with devastating civilian impact
Paris (AFP) July 25, 2025
The Easter period usually offers a rare respite in Gedeb, in Ethiopia's deeply troubled north, but on April 17 death rained from the skies in this sleepy town caught up in a war between rebels and the army. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran meets European powers amid threats of UN sanctions snapback
Istanbul (AFP) July 25, 2025
Iranian diplomats were meeting counterparts from Germany, Britain and France on Friday for renewed nuclear talks, amid warnings that the three European powers could trigger "snapback" sanctions outlined under the 2015 deal. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan's opposition protests ahead of recall vote
Taipei (AFP) July 25, 2025
Taiwan's main opposition will protest on Friday ahead of unprecedented recall elections targeting its lawmakers that could tip the balance of power to President Lai Ching-te's party. ... more
CYBER WARS
Risk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit Microsoft
Paris (AFP) July 25, 2025
Software giant Microsoft is at the center of cybersecurity storm after China-linked hackers exploited flaws in SharePoint servers to target hundreds of organizations. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Thursday that China's ties with Russia were now the "determining" factor in its relations with the European Union, as she wrapped up a tense summit in Beijing that also saw China agree to speed up exports of rare earth minerals to the bloc. ... more
WAR REPORT
Gaza today: under debris and in darkness
Paris (AFP) July 24, 2025
In 21 months of war in Gaza, the destruction and damage of 70 percent of buildings has buried the Palestinian territory under millions of tonnes of debris and plunged it into darkness, according to data from the UN and NASA analysed by AFP. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump set to visit Scotland for trade talks, and some golf
Washington (AFP) July 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump will head to Scotland on Friday for a visit melding diplomacy and golf, a sport that is both his favorite pastime and of financial interest to his family. ... more
MILPLEX
Ukraine's anti-graft body says new bill restores independence
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 24, 2025
Ukraine's anti-corruption body NABU said a new bill submitted to parliament Thursday would restore its independence, after President Volodymyr Zelensky backtracked under pressure from nationwide protests and the EU. ... more
MILPLEX
US announces $4 bn loan guarantee for Poland military purchases
Washington (AFP) July 25, 2025
The United States announced Friday that it is providing a $4 billion loan guarantee for the purchase of American military equipment by Poland, which borders both Russia and war-torn Ukraine. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
Jerusalem (AFP) July 25, 2025
The Israeli military said it intercepted on Friday a missile launched from Yemen towards its territory, after reporting that sirens sounded in several areas. ... more
NUKEWARS
IAEA chief 'encouraged' by Iran decision to re-engage
Singapore (AFP) July 25, 2025
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said Friday he was "encouraged" that Iran had agreed for a delegation from the UN nuclear watchdog to visit the country "within weeks". ... more
NUKEWARS
Kim Jong Un calls for 'actual war' training by combat units
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the military to ramp up combat and artillery training to prepare for "coping with a war anytime and destroying the enemy in every battle without fail," state-run media reported Thursday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 28, 2025
After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US approves $4.67 bn sale of air defense system to Egypt
Washington (AFP) July 24, 2025
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. ... more
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FLOATING STEEL
UK, Australia back embattled submarine deal with US
Sydney (AFP) July 25, 2025
Britain and Australia said Friday they will sign a 50-year commitment to their nuclear-powered submarine pact with the United States, seeking to bolster a deal that Washington has thrown into doubt. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
India's Modi renews ties with Maldives
Male, Maldives (AFP) July 26, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a visit to the Maldives on Saturday, renewing ties by offering infrastructure projects and vital financial assistance to the cash-strapped Indian Ocean nation. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Russian navy parade cancelled for 'security reasons'
Moscow (AFP) July 27, 2025
Russia said on Sunday a major annual navy parade had been cancelled for "security reasons", without specifying the threat or concern. ... more
AEROSPACE
Boeing workers threaten strikes at fighter jet factories
San Francisco, United States (AFP) July 27, 2025
Members of a union representing workers who assemble fighter jets in two Boeing factories rejected the US aircraft manufacturer's proposed new contract Sunday, paving the way for possible strikes. ... more
WAR REPORT
Germany plans compulsory military screening for young men
Berlin (AFP) July 24, 2025
Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory screening for military service for 18-year-old men as part of plans to ramp up defence capabilities, a defence ministry source said Thursday. ... more
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