The South Korean government has postponed a spy satellite launch following North Korea’s announcement that it successfully put its first surveillance satellite into orbit.
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South Korea Halts First-Ever Spy Satellite Launch After North’s ‘Success’
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US warship shoots down drone launched from Yemen
Washington (AFP) Nov 30, 2023
A US Navy warship shot down a drone on Wednesday launched from a part of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the American military’s Central Command said.
The Huthis, who control much of Yemen and are part of an “axis of resistance” arrayed against Israel, have launched a series of drones and missiles since the start of the Israel-Hamas war last month.
“At approximately 1100 (S
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Kim’s powerful sister slams criticism of N. Korea satellite launch
Seoul (AFP) Nov 30, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister on Thursday dismissed international condemnation of Pyongyang’s recent spy satellite launch as “absurd”, saying her country would never relinquish its space programme.
Kim Yo Jong’s statement came after the United Nations Security Council convened a session on Monday to discuss the North’s November 21 launch of a military reconnaissance satel
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Army Taps Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman To Develop Payloads For Launched Effects Drones
The Army has selected Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Northrop Grumman [NOC] to work on developing sensing and electronic warfare payloads for its Launched Effects drone program. The multi-phased competitive prototyping
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Spain signs $500M-plus deal for SIRTAP drones from Airbus
The Spanish Ministry of Defence said the aircraft will enter service in 2026 — an aggressive timeline considering Airbus only plans to have a prototype in the air by 2025.
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Defense Department Needs ‘Data Diet’ to Leverage 5G Potential
ORLANDO — Harnessing 5G wireless communications could lead to more immersive training simulations, but to make the most of increased bandwidth, the Defense Department needs to rethink how it uses data, an Army official said.
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USS Carney shoots down drone launched from Yemen, official says
A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.
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Northrop exit from UK satellite bid recasts big-ticket Skynet 6 race
For now, the British Ministry of Defence said it is ploughing ahead with the two communication-satellite segments of the program.
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Lockheed, Northrop win US Army contract for spy gear on launched drones
Launched effects — hurtling outward from vehicles and aircraft — are meant to complement equipment soldiers already rely on to scout, target, jam and kill.
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TATA Advanced Systems Establishes Facility In Bangalore To Build Military Satellites
TATA Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has built a facility in Bangalore to produce high-resolution imagery satellites for the armed forces.The facility will produce sub-metre resolution satellites and will include a ground station for satellite control and image processing. The ground station will be capable of directing their movement and processing imagery, necessary for the armed forces to oversee