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August 26, 2025
WAR REPORT
Trump reveals plan to change Defense Dept. name to Department of War



Washington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2025
President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War "over the next week or so." Trump revealed his plan during a White House visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, as the topic turned to the recent deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. "Pete Hegseth has been incredible with the, as I call it, the Department of War," Trump told reporters. "You know, we call it the Department of Defense, but between us, I t ... read more

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NUKEWARS
N.Korea could produce 10-20 nukes per year: S.Korea leader
Washington (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
North Korea could soon produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year, South Korea's dovish new president said Monday, as he called for efforts to lower tensions. North Korea has assembled an est ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia, Iran discuss nuclear programme ahead of European talks
Moscow (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
The Iranian and Russian presidents discussed Tehran's nuclear programme on Monday as European powers threaten to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over the moribund 2015 deal. Britain, France and ... more
WATER WORLD
Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills
Jakarta (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
Indonesia and the United States launched joint military drills on Monday that will last more than a week, joining allies from 11 countries in exercises aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pa ... more
SUPERPOWERS
National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital
Washington (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
The National Guard began carrying weapons Sunday in the US capital Washington, where President Donald Trump has deployed more than 2,200 troops as part of a crackdown on crime, the military said ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
York delivers full 21 satellite payload for Space Development Agency Tranche 1 launch
Denver CO (SPX) Aug 26, 2025
York Space Systems has shipped its final spacecraft for the upcoming Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission, completing delivery of all 21 satellites that will constitute the launch payload. The launch w ... more
UAV NEWS
Next generation Dronebuster 4 upgrade program launches for advanced counter drone defense
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 25, 2025
DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, providing existing customers with a cost-effective path to upgrade their systems to the latest Block 4 counter-drone technology. T ... more
UAV NEWS
Drone hits Russian nuclear site; Trump backs Ukraine on Independence Day
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine launched a large drone strike on Sunday that caused damage at a Russian nuclear power plant and a major fuel export terminal. ... more
SPACEMART
Geespace expands GEESATCOM network with launch of 11 new satellites
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
On August 9, 2025, Chinese aerospace company Geespace completed its fourth GEESATCOM orbital deployment, launching 11 satellites from waters off Rizhao, Shandong Province, aboard a single rocket. Al ... more

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SOLAR SCIENCE
IBM and NASA launch Surya AI model to forecast solar storms and safeguard technology
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2025
IBM and NASA have introduced Surya, an open-source foundation model designed to interpret high resolution solar data and improve space weather forecasting. The system, trained on NASA's Solar Dynami ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Next generation CapLink Array expands missile defense and satellite communication capabilities
Chandler AZ (SPX) Aug 26, 2025
Assured Space Access Technologies Inc has introduced the CapLink Array, a new phased array antenna system engineered to enhance missile defense radar missions and space-based communications. The sys ... more
SUPERPOWERS
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian spy plane off of Alaska
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2025
The United States military reported it scrambled a response contingent over the weekend after a Russian spy plane flew close to American airspace. ... more
WAR REPORT
Canadian PM Carney makes surprise trip to Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2025
On the day celebrating Ukraine's independence, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada made a surprise visit to Ukraine where Ottawa and Kyiv entered several agreements centered on defending the besieged European nation from Russia. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Israel strikes Yemen energy targets, presidential palace
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 24, 2025
The Israeli military launched a series of attacks on Yemen's power infrastructure and the presidential palace in Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least four people, Houthi-run media announced. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iraq seeks to deport hundreds of detained women and children
Baghdad (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
Iraq wants to return hundreds of foreign women and their children detained in the country, though two foreign diplomats told AFP on Monday the process would be a lengthy one. The initiative ... more
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NUKEWARS
Iran talks with European powers to be held in Geneva as sanctions loom
Tehran (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
Nuclear talks scheduled for Tuesday between Iran and Britain, France and Germany will be held in Geneva, Iranian state media reported. "On Tuesday, Iran and the three European parties to the ... more
WAR REPORT
Two guerrillas accused of murder in Colombia truck bomb attack
Bogota (AFP) Aug 24, 2025
Two guerrillas arrested after a truck bomb attack in Cali that killed six civilians and wounded more than 60 face aggravated homicide and other charges, Colombia's prosecutor's office said Satur ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Malians Flee Jihadist Attack, Guinea Suspends Parties, Burundi Arrests General
Bamako (AFP) Aug 23, 2025
Many civilians have fled the town of Farabougou in central Mali following a jihadist attack this week on a military camp, local and military sources told AFP on Saturday. Soldiers also evacu ... more
AEROSPACE
India to develop fighter jet engines with French company
New Delhi (AFP) Aug 23, 2025
India is working with a French company to develop and manufacture fighter jet engines in the country, New Delhi's defence minister said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in May approved the pr ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Irish CubeSat proves wave based control for precise in orbit pointing
London, UK (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite, has validated an onboard Wave-Based Control payload that enables accurate attitude control in orbit. Developed at UCD's School of Mechanical and Materials Engine ... more
SPACEMART
Dynamic satellite design advanced through Space RCO industry forum
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2025
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office convened its Agile Satellite Industry Engagement Day on July 30, bringing 13 selected industry participants together for intensive technical dialogue on next-gene ... more
SPACEMART
Nullspace secures 2.5M seed funding to advance RF and quantum simulation software
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
Nullspace, a deep tech company creating next-generation electromagnetic simulation software, has raised $2.5 million in seed financing. The round was led by Fathom Fund with participation from Golde ... more
SPACEMART
Rotation corrected orbit method promises centimeter level precision for mega constellations
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 20, 2025
Precise orbit determination is becoming increasingly critical for satellite navigation, positioning and timing as Low Earth Orbit constellations expand worldwide. Researchers have introduced a new m ... more
TECH SPACE
Survey outlines advances and hurdles for orbital edge computing systems
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 21, 2025
A team from the Space-based Intelligence Laboratory at the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has published a detailed review of orbital edge computing (OEC), ... more
CYBER WARS
Telegram's Durov blasts French probe one year after arrest
Paris (AFP) Aug 25, 2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticised France's investigation into illegal content on his messaging app, saying authorities were "struggling" to find evidence of wrongdoing a year after his ... more
SINO DAILY
China's Xi pushes development, ethnic unity in rare visit to Tibet
Beijing (AFP) Aug 21, 2025
President Xi Jinping attended a grand ceremony in Lhasa on Thursday during a rare visit to Tibet, where he urged "ethnic unity and religious harmony" in a region where China is accused of rights ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NORAD: Russian spy planes fly near Alaska two days in a row
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 22, 2025
Russian spy planes entered U.S. air space near Alaska twice in the past three days, said North American Aerospace Defense Command, though it said the incidents weren't out of the ordinary. ... more
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CYBER WARS
US Defense Intelligence Agency chief among latest ousted officers
Washington (AFP) Aug 22, 2025
The head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and two other senior officers are being removed, officials said Friday - the latest in a series of military firings this year. The remov ... more
WAR REPORT
Zelensky: A 'real chance' exists to end the war in Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 23, 2025
Potential security guarantees could end the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday. ... more
WATER WORLD
Philippines, Australia aim to sign new defence pact in 2026
Manila (AFP) Aug 22, 2025
The Philippines and Australia plan to sign a new pact to develop the Southeast Asian nation's military infrastructure, their defence chiefs said on Friday, as they seek to counter China's "unila ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA
Seoul (AFP) Aug 24, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defence missiles, state media said Sunday, after Pyongyang accused Seoul of fomenting tensions on the border. The ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO chief calls for 'robust security guarantees' on Ukraine visit
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 22, 2025
The head of NATO on Friday called for "robust" security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential peace deal and "never again" attempts to invade Ukraine. The question of ... more
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