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July 01, 2022 - The United States, South Korea, and Japan have vowed a response to any North Korean nuclear test and said that the response would be in the form of joint military drills, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday. Read more
July 01, 2022 - The United States has failed the flight test of a new US hypersonic missile system in Hawaii, called "Conventional Prompt Strike". The failure was said to be most likely due to a problem that happened after ignition took place, according to a statement by the US Department of Defense. Read more
July 01, 2022 - Russian state news Izvestia, and TASS have confirmed reports that Russia plans to send Belarus nuclear capable Iskander-M missile systems, capable of carrying "a nuclear warhead" and promised to "retrofit Belarusian Su-25s in order to upgrade them to "carry nuclear charges". Read more
June 29, 2022 - The Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos has Published Satellite Photos and coordinates of Western decision making centers, all publicly known locations in an apparent statement to the West. Read more
June 26, 2022 - Iran has carried out its second test of the Zuljanah satellite launcher, according to an Iranian state TV spokesperson. Read more
June 18, 2022 - According to both U.S. and Israeli intelligence, Iran is building a vast underground nuclear facility underneath a mountain located south of the Natanz nuclear complex, a report by the New York Times stated on Friday. Read more
June 18, 2022 - A mourning poster posted on social media has revealed that a lieutenant in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has died in Iran on June 15th, making it the third officer in Iran's IRGC having died in the last week. Read more
June 17, 2022 - Russian State Television Channel 1 Talks Of NATO Sending Weapons To Ukraine And Nuclear Strike. Read more
June 17, 2022 - A Spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday that Iran is preparing to test-launch a Zuljanah solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket just days after satellite photos were revealed showing possible preparations for a launch at Imam Khomeini. Read more
June 10, 2022 - The United States, South Korea and Japan are working together closely in order to prepare 'for all contingencies' ahead of expected seventh nuclear test by North Korea a diplomatic envoy stated in South Korea. Read more
June 9, 2022 - A Russian senator has proposed that Russia carry out missile strikes on U.S. military bases located in Europe in response to the decision by the United States to go ahead and send longer ranged rocket systems to Ukraine. Read more
June 7, 2022 - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman warned North Korea of a forceful response if the country decides to carry out a nuclear test, as both U.S. and South Korean officials say that the North is preparing it's first nuclear test in five years. Read more
June 6, 2022 - The United States and South Korea has test launched 8 surface-to-surface missiles from Army Tactic Missile Systems (ATACMS) toward the East Sea in response to the 8 missiles that North Korea had test fired over the weekend, according to the South Korean military. Read more
June 5, 2022 - *UPDATED* North Korea launches 8 short-ranged ballistic missiles toward the East Sea off of its east coast according to the Japanese Coast Guard and South Korean military. Read more
June 2, 2022 - Alexei Zhuravlev, who is a lawmaker and a member of the Russian parliament has threatened the United States with Satan-2 nuclear missiles over U.S. support for Ukraine. Read more
May 25, 2022 - USINDOPACOM has put out a statement saying that they are aware that North Korea has carried out multiple ballistic missile launches, but that it does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to that of allies. Read more
May 20, 2022 - According to The National Intelligence Service, South Korea's spy agency on Thursday, North Korea has been weighing out the timing to conduct its seventh nuclear test and has completed its preparations for such a test. Read more
May 19, 2022 - U.S. National security advisor Jake Sullivan stated on Wednesday that U.S. intelligence indicates that North Korea may carry out a nuclear test, a missile test or both either before, during or after U.S. President Joe Biden takes his trip to South Korea and Japan this week. Read more
May 18, 2022 - A man was shot and killed in what officials have called a "homicide" outside of a Space Force station on Friday in New Hampshire. The shooting involved a police officer and a "contracted security officer". Read more
May 18, 2022 - The United States Air Force reported on Monday that it had successfully tested an Air-Launched Hypersonic Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), which reached speeds up to five times the speed of sound. Read more
May 4, 2022 - The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile that was launched from Sunan, Pyongyang at 12:03 pm on April 4th and landed into the East Sea. Read more
May 4, 2022 - North Korea has reportedly fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea just days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to bolster its nuclear arsenal "at the fastest possible pace" and threatened to use them against rivals. Read more
April 21, 2022 - Russia has test-fired the RS-28 Sarmat (SATAN II) intercontinental ballistic missile, a liquid-fueled MIRV-equipped ICBM capable of carrying 10 to 15 18-25 megaton nuclear warheads that can each target a different location within the United States and is believed to have the ability to evade missile defense systems. Read more
April 2, 2022 - The Chinese Zheng 5B rocket that was launched into space in February of 2021 has re-entered the atmosphere over India and burned up upon re-entry. Read more
April 2, 2022 - The United States has canceled testing the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that it originally had intended only to delay testing amid tensions with Russia. Read more
March 24, 2022 - Shortly after North Korea launched its ICBM, South Korea launched multiple missiles in response to the launch with some of its 'key missiles' including a ground to ground missile, an Army Tactical Missile, a ship to ground missile and two air to surface missiles. *Note* the South Korean Launches were not aimed at North Korea*, which is clearly stated in the article. Read more
March 24, 2022 - South Korea says that North Korea has tested what is suspected to be an ICBM. There had been reports yesterday that they were planning to test the Hwasong 17 which is reportedly North Korea's largest ICBM and can reach any U.S. city. Read more
March 12, 2022 - Russia says that sanctions on the country could cause the International Space Station to crash into the ocean. The head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos called on Saturday for the sanctions against Russia to be lifted. Read more
March 2, 2022 - The head of Russia's space agency has stated that Russia will be treating any hacking of its satellites as justification for war, after an alleged hack of their systems was claimed by a 'non-state' hacker group on Tuesday according to media reports. Read more
February 10, 2022 - 40 SpaceX Satellites were destroyed by a geomagnetic storm just one day after they were launched into space. The geomagnetic storm caused them to fall from orbit and burn up in the atmosphere. Read more
February 3, 2022 - The moon is about to get one more crater. Leftover SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will be impacting the moon in early March. It will be the first time that a man-made piece of debris unintentionally reaches the moon. Read more
February 1, 2022 - Israel says that they will have the technology to shoot down rockets, drones and other threats with lasers within a year, and will surround themselves with a defensive 'laser wall' Read more
January 29, 2022 - A Chinese satellite has been observed grappling and pulling another satellite out of its orbit. Read more
January 23, 2022 - China may give Pakistan access to hypersonic missiles to counter the Indian S-400 Triumph missile systems given to India by Russia. Read more
January 18, 2022 - North Korea is using Russian made navigation systems instead of American made GPS system for its ballistic missiles according to a South China Morning Post news source allegedly close to the Chinese military. Read more
January 14, 2022 - China says they have developed heat seeking hypersonic missiles. Technology that the United States might not have until around 2025. Read more
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US, South Korea and Japan Vow Joint Response If North Tests Nuclear Weapon - The United States, South Korea, and Japan have vowed a response to any North Korean nuclear test and said that the response would be in the form of joint military drills, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday.
Kishida spoke to reporters and said, "The possibility of further provocations by North Korea is increasingly concerning," and said that it's important for the United States, Japan, and North Korean alliances to bolster deterrence.
"In the event of a nuclear test [by North Korea], South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will respond together, including joint training," he said.
U.S. President Joe Biden had also said that the three countries "remain deeply concerned about DPRK’s continued escalatory ballistic missiles tests and potential to conduct a nuclear test".
"Our trilateral cooperation, in my view, is essential to achieving our shared objectives, including a complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific," Biden had added.
At the same time, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has also adopted a new strategic concept which was revealed at the NATO Summit that states, "the erosion of the arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation architecture has negatively impacted strategic stability" that addresses North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as well as the use of nuclear weapons.
The new NATO strategic concept outline also states that "the Indo-Pacific is important for NATO, given that developments in the region can directly affect Euro-Atlantic security," and seeks to strengthen both dialogue and cooperation with partners in the region.
US Fails Another Hypersonic Missile Test Due To "Anomaly" - The United States has failed the flight test of a new US hypersonic missile system in Hawaii, called "Conventional Prompt Strike". The failure was said to be most likely due to a problem that happened after ignition took place, according to a statement by the US Department of Defense.
Pentagon spokesman Navy Lieutenant Commander Tim Gorman said that "An anomaly occurred following ignition of the test asset. the Department remains confident that it is on track to field offensive and defensive hypersonic capabilities on target dates beginning in the early 2020s".
"Program officials have initiated a review to determine the cause to inform future tests. While the Department was unable to collect data on the entirety of the planned flight profile, the information gathered from this event will provide vital insights," he added.
In October, 2022 another flight test of the missile failed due to a malfunction with the booster. The malfunction had kept the missile from leaving the launch pad.
Russian Space Agency Publishes Satellite Photos And Coordinates Of Western Decision Making Centers - The Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos has Published Satellite Photos and coordinates of Western decision making centers, all publicly known locations in an apparent statement to the West.
"Today, the NATO summit opens in Madrid, at which Western countries will declare Russia their worst enemy. Roscosmos publishes satellite photographs of the summit venue and the very 'decision centers' that support Ukrainian nationalists".
The satellite photos included the location of the U.S. Pentagon, White House, British government buildings, German Chancellery, Reichstag parliament building in Berlin, and location of NATO's summit, as well as the place of residence of Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, along with French government buildings.
Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, told the Russian RIA Novosti news agency: that Western satellite operators are working for Ukraine, Russia's enemy, "The entire conglomerate of private and state orbital groupings is now working exclusively for our enemy".
Rogozin said "At the same time, we are giving the coordinates of the objects, just in case".
Iran Carries Out Second Test Of Zuljanah Satellite Launcher - Iran has carried out its second test of the Zuljanah satellite launcher, according to an Iranian state TV spokesperson.
"The third development phase of the Zuljanah satellite launcher will be based on a combination of information gained during today’s launch" the spokesperson stated. It is not yet known whether the suborbital launch was successful or not. Iran had carried out the first test of the Zuljanah launcher last year.
Iran Building Underground Nuclear Facility Near Natanz - According to both U.S. and Israeli intelligence, Iran is building a vast underground nuclear facility underneath a mountain located south of the Natanz nuclear complex, a report by the New York Times stated on Friday.
Satellites used by the intelligence agencies have captured the progress of the underground facility, which is being monitored by Israel and the United States. The report claims that the underground facility currently being constructed in the mountains is being built deep into a mountain so as to withstand bunker-busting bombs. It is also being built to withstand cyberattacks.
The report also said that the construction of the new facility is a response to an alleged joint operation by the United States and Israel that targeted the power systems at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave a statement to the media on March 30th, 2022, and said that Iran is producing around 1,000 advanced IR6 centrifuges at the facility. "Iran is working to complete the production of the centrifuges in her nuclear facilities, including a new underground complex near Natanz" he stated.
Three IRGC Aerospace Division Members Have Died In The Last Week - A mourning poster posted on social media has revealed that a lieutenant in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has died in Iran on June 15th, making it the third officer in Iran's IRGC having died in the last week.
Wahab Premarzian, an officer in the guard’s aerospace division died in the city of Maragheh, but the IRGC has put out no announcements or comments about the death.
The other two IRGC member who died were also in the Iranian aerospace division, and were reported by Iranian media as having died as 'martyrs' in the country, though the Iran International news outlet reported that a source that wasn't identified stated that Ali Kamani and Mohammad Abdous were both 'developing arms' for Iranian-backed Hezbollah and that both men "were not killed in accidents" as the Iranian media had reported.
Russian State Television Talks Of NATO Sending Weapons To Ukraine And Nuclear Strike - Russian state television Channel 1 spoke of NATO sending weapons to Ukraine as well as a nuclear strike in response. Translation of the conversation: "If everything keeps progressing the way it is, only a couple of mutants in Lake Baikal will survive. The rest will be destroyed in a massive nuclear strike. [laughing]. Everything is moving in that direction, regardless of what either side wants. Because if NATO decides they can place whatever they want at our borders, they'll be sending more and more of American weapons to Ukraine. Everything is moving in that direction, regardless of what either side wants. Because if NATO decides they can place whatever they want at our borders, they'll be sending more and more of American weapons to Ukraine. Ukraine will fire and end up hitting one of our nuclear power plants, and here we go".
Iran Prepares To Carry Out Test Launch Of Solid-Fuel Satellite Rocket - A Spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday that Iran is preparing to test-launch a Zuljanah solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket just days after satellite photos were revealed showing possible preparations for a launch at Imam Khomeini.
Seyed Ahmad Hosseini, who is the spokesman for the ministry spoke to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and said that three test launches were planned, with one test launch having been carried out last year which they say was 'successful' and two more planned in the future.
Hosseini said that the Zuljanah three-stage rocket is capable of using both solid and liquid fuel and is able to carry up to around 485 pounds (220kg) and reach an altitude of about 310 miles (500km).
Days before the announcement, images posted from Maxar Technologies showed showing the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in the Semnan province, in Iran showed a rocket sitting on a transporter that looked to be readying to lift onto a launch tower by a crane, and another image showed the rocket on the launch tower.
Recently, the spaceport has been used in five failed attempts to launch a satellite into orbit. If Iran is able to get a satellite into orbit, it would "improve its ability to shoot ballistic missiles" according to Israel National News.
US & South Korea & Japan Preparing Contingencies For North's 7th Nuclear Test - The United States, South Korea and Japan are working together closely in order to prepare 'for all contingencies' ahead of expected seventh nuclear test by North Korea a diplomatic envoy stated in South Korea.
The diplomatic envoy consisted of US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim, South Korea’s special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, Kim Gunn and Takehiro Funakoshi, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau.
"The US assesses that the DPRK is preparing its Punggye-ri test site for what would be its seventh nuclear test. This assessment is consistent with the DPRK’s own recent public statements" US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim stated on Friday.
"We are preparing for all contingencies in close coordination with our Japanese and ROK allies" the envoy said. Kim said "We do remain committed to seeking dialogue with the DPRK and continue to hope that the DPRK will respond positively to our offers to meet without preconditions".
"North Korea’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons will only end up strengthening our deterrence. This will ultimately run counter to Pyongyang’s own interest. Simply put, the course that Pyongyang is currently embarking on has only one inevitable destination — reduced security for North Korea itself".
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman had said that any nuclear test would be met with a "swift and forceful response".
China's envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday that Beijing does not want to see another nuclear test, according to Reuters. North Korea hasn't carried out a nuclear test in five years. Washington has put out a warning saying that a nuclear test by North Korea could happen at "any time".
Russian Senator Proposed Missile Strikes On U.S. Military Bases In Europe - A Russian senator has proposed that Russia carry out missile strikes on U.S. military bases located in Europe in response to the decision by the United States to go ahead and send longer ranged rocket systems to Ukraine. Read Full Article
US Warns North Korea Of A Forceful Response If It Carries Out Nuclear Test - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman warned North Korea of a forceful response if the country decides to carry out a nuclear test, as both U.S. and South Korean officials say that the North is preparing it's first nuclear test in five years Read Full Article
US And South Korea Test Launches 8 Ballistic Missiles - The United States and South Korea has test launched 8 surface-to-surface missiles from Army Tactic Missile Systems (ATACMS) toward the East Sea in response to the 8 missiles that North Korea had test fired over the weekend, according to the South Korean military. Read Full Article
North Korea Fires 8 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea - The Japanese Coast Guard and South Korean military have both reported that North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile toward the East Sea off of its east coast at around 09:08 a.m. to 09:43 a.m. KST.
South Korean news Yonhap is reporting that North Korea has fired 8 short-range ballistic missiles after Washington completed joint drills with South Korea which involved a U.S. aircraft carrier citing the South Korean military.
VOA Seoul bureau chief William Gallo also reported that "The eight North Korean short-range ballistic missiles were launched between 9:08-9:43am this morning, South Korea's military says".
The South Korean National Security Council is set to convene in response to the North Korean missile launches, according to Yonhap.
The missiles reached an altitude of between 16 and 56 miles and flew a distance of between 68 and 416 miles and it is believed that they reached between three to six times the speed of sound.
The South Korean military stated that they were "maintaining a full readiness posture" after consulting with U.S. forces, according to the Joint Chiefs.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a statement that said that they were aware of the missile launches but said that they do "not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies".
"The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remains ironclad" the statement said.
Russian Official Threatens US With Satan-2 Nuclear Missiles - Alexei Zhuravlev, who is a lawmaker and a member of the Russian parliament has threatened the United States with Satan-2 nuclear missiles over U.S. support for Ukraine. Read Full Article
USINDOPACOM: North Korea Carried Out Multiple Ballistic Missile Launches - USINDOPACOM has put out a statement saying that they are aware that North Korea has carried out multiple ballistic missile launches, but that it does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to that of allies.
The statement by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said, "CAMP H.M, SMITH, Hawaii -- We are aware of the multiple DPRK ballistic missile launches today and are assessing and consulting closely with our allies and partners. While this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launches highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s illicit weapons program. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remains ironclad".
The South Korean government said that the three weapons that had been fired by North Korea included a suspected ICBM and two short-ranged ballistic missiles.
A statement put out by the South Korean government said, "North Korea’s sustained provocations can only result in stronger and faster South Korea-U.S. combined deterrence and can only deepen North Korea’s international isolation".
"(Our) government is maintaining constant readiness to strongly and effectively respond to any kind of North Korean provocation" the statement continued.
Japan's Coast Guard also reported that there had been a suspected ballistic missile launch by North Korea.
South Korea: North Korea Finished Preparations For Nuclear Test - According to The National Intelligence Service, South Korea's spy agency on Thursday, North Korea has been weighing out the timing to conduct it's seventh nuclear test and has completed its preparations for such a test. Read Full Article
North Korea Could Carry Out Nuclear Test During Biden Trip - U.S. National security advisor Jake Sullivan stated on Wednesday that U.S. intelligence indicates that North Korea may carry out a nuclear test, a missile test or both either before, during or after U.S. President Joe Biden takes his trip to South Korea and Japan this week. Read Full Article
Man Shot And Killed Outside New Boston Space Force Station - A man was shot and killed in what officials have called a "homicide" outside of a Space Force station on Friday in New Hampshire. The shooting involved a police officer and a "contracted security officer".
The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m, when Michael Foley from Massachusetts was shot and killed on a road called Galaxy Way that leads to the Space Force Station according to a press release given by the office of the New Hampshire Attorney General.
A spokesperson for the Attorney General's office said that a police officer and a "contracted security officer" were involved in the man's death.
The man was shot once, with a "single gunshot wound" and the "manner of death is by homicide," according a release by the New Hampshire Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Mitchell Weinberg, although it's unclear who fired the lethal round. '
Stephen Brady, who is a spokesperson for Peterson-Schriever Garrison who oversees the New Boston Space Force Station spoke to Military.com and said the shooting "involved a civilian not affiliated with the installation".
Brady had stated in an email that "Base security was never compromised, the vital Space Force satellite command and control mission continued without interruption, and there is no known threat to the community".
The police officer and security contractor involved in the incident were not injured, according to a press release by the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office on Monday.
U.S. Successfully Tests Hypersonic ARRW Weapon - The United States Air Force reported on Monday that it had successfully tested an Air-Launched Hypersonic Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), which reached speeds up to five times the speed of sound.
The test was carried out by the Air Force on Saturday off the coast of Southern California which involved a B-52 bomber launching the ARRW. The Air Force statement said, "Following separation from the aircraft, the ARRW's booster ignited and burned for expected duration, achieving hypersonic speeds five times greater than the speed of sound".
The U.S. also successfully carried out a hypersonic test in the middle of March. Hypersonic weapons are very difficult to both track and intercept due to their high speeds and maneuverability.
Brigadier General Heath Collins stated, "This was a major accomplishment by the ARRW team, for the weapon enterprise, and our Air Force".
South Korea Confirms North Korea's Launch Of Ballistic Missile - The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile that was launched from Sunan, Pyongyang at 12:03 pm on May 4th and landed into the East Sea.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the missile had a flight range of 470 kilometers (292 miles) and an altitude of 780 kilometers (484 miles) with a speed of Mach 11.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency says that some South Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies are currently analyzing the specifications in detail.
Yonhap says that some experts believe North Korea might have reduced the range of the Hwasong-17 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that had failed in a March test, in order to retest the missile.
Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the successive ballistic missile launches by North Korea pose "a grave threat to the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula as well as the international community and is a clear violation of 'UN Security Council resolutions".
The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, "Our military is maintaining a full readiness posture while tracking and monitoring related trends in preparation for additional launches".
It was also reported that the United States Cobra Ball (RC-135S) reconnaissance aircraft was caught on sortie over the Korean Peninsula while the North Korean missile was being launched.
The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters during his visit to Rome that "North Korea’s series of actions that threatens the peace, safety and stability of the international community are impermissible".
Kishida also said that he'll be discussing the launch when he meets with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi later on Wednesday. "Naturally, we will exchange views on the regional situation in the Indo-Pacific and East Asia, and I will thoroughly explain the reality of the region including the North Korean missile launch today, to gain understanding about the pressing situation in the East Asia" he stated.
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Towards East Sea - North Korea has reportedly fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea just days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to bolster its nuclear arsenal "at the fastest possible pace" and threatened to use them against rivals. Read Full Article
North Korea Says Its Nukes Could Be Used In Any Situations Of Warfare - NORTH KOREA - The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un stated on Monday that not only is the country going to be boosting its nuclear weapons program, but said that its nuclear weapons could be used "in any situations of warfare" while carrying out a military parade displaying the North's ICBMs, according to state media. Read Full Article
Russia Test-Fires: RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II) ICBM - Russia has test-fired the RS-28 Sarmat (SATAN II) intercontinental ballistic missile, a liquid-fueled MIRV-equipped ICBM capable of carrying 10 to 15 18-25 megaton nuclear warheads that can each target a different location within the United States and is believed to have the ability to evade missile defense systems.
Russia has test-fired the RS-28 Sarmat (SATAN II) intercontinental ballistic missile, a liquid-fueled MIRV-equipped ICBM capable of carrying 10 to 15 18-25 megaton nuclear warheads that can each target a different location within the United States and is believed to have the ability to evade missile defense systems.
A report by the EurAsian times stated, "Individual warheads would strike distinct targets within a very limited ballistic ‘footprint,’ or many warheads from the same missile would strike the same target, increasing the likelihood of destroying that target completely".
The missile can be shot into orbit and each of the 10 to 15 hypersonic glide missiles that the missile releases can each target separate locations. Being hypersonic, they would be able to avoid detection by modern missile defense systems.
Each missile released by the RS-28 is said to have enough nuclear payload to completely wipe out an area the size of Texas for France, thus making the Satan II potentially the most powerful ICBM in the world. More About The Satan II
Chinese Chang Zheng 5B Rocket Re-enters The Atmosphere Over India - The Chinese Zheng 5B rocket that was launched into space in February of 2021 has re-entered the atmosphere over India and burned up upon re-entry.
US Cancels Testing Of LGM-30G Minuteman III Missile - The United States has canceled testing the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that it originally had intended only to delay testing amid tensions with Russia.
According to Reuters, the Pentagon first announced that it intended to delay testing of the LGM-30G ICBM on March 2nd after Russia had announced that it had put its nuclear forces on high alert. Washington had stated that the United States and Russia should both "bear in mind the risk of miscalculation and take steps to reduce those risks".
Although Washington had originally decided to delay the Minuteman III ICBM test "a little bit" rather than completely cancel the test, the eventual cancellation was said to be for the same reasons it was originally delayed.
Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek said, "The Air Force is confident in the readiness of the strategic forces of the United States".
Jeffrey Lewis, who is a missile researcher at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) stated, "There's a value to doing the tests but I don't think missing one test in the grand scheme of things is a really big deal" and said that the Minuteman III missile is an extremely reliable missile.
South Korea Launches Multiple Missiles Shortly After North Korean ICBM Test - Shortly after North Korea launched its ICBM, South Korea launched multiple missiles in response to the launch with some of its 'key missiles' including a ground to ground missile, an Army Tactical Missile, a ship to ground missile and two air to surface missiles. *Note* the South Korean Launches were not aimed at North Korea*, which is clearly stated in the article. Read Full Article
North Korea Fires Suspected ICBM Toward Sea Off East Coast - South Korea says that North Korea has tested what is suspected to be an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) according to the Yonhap South Korean news agency. The missile test would be the 11th missile test so far this year, and the first ICBM launched by the country since 2017, when it launched the Hwasong-15 missile.
The missile is said to have reached an altitude of over 6,000 kilometers, or about 3,728 miles which is a higher altitude than any other previous launches by North Korea.
There had been reports yesterday that North Korea was planning to test its newest missile, the Hwasong 17 which is reportedly North Korea's largest ICBM and can reach any U.S. city.
Japan's Defense Ministry said that the missile flew for around 71 minutes over a distance of around 1,100 kilometers, or about 684 miles.
On March 11th, Doctor Jeffrey Lewis, who is a professor at the Middlebury Institute had stated that North Korea may have been testing a 'post boost vehicle' (aka 'bus') used to deliver 'multiple nuclear warheads from a big ICBM like the Hwasong-17.
Russia: Space Station Could Crash Into Sea If Sanctions Continue - Russia says that sanctions on the country could cause the International Space Station to crash into the ocean. The head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos called on Saturday for the sanctions against Russia to be lifted. Read Full Article
Russia: We Will Treat Any Hacking Of Our Satellites As Justification For War - The head of Russia's space agency has stated that Russia will be treating any hacking of its satellites as justification for war, after an alleged hack of their systems was claimed by a 'non-state' hacker group on Tuesday according to media reports.
Head of the Russian State Space Corporation "Roscosmos" Dmiry Rogozin denied media reports however that Russian satellite control centers had been hacked during Russia's campaign against Ukraine while at the same time warned against any attempt to hack their systems saying that it would be treated as justification for war.
Interfax quoted Rogozin saying "Off-lining the satellites of any country is actually a casus belli, a cause for war" after the hacker group Network Battalion 65 had claimed responsibility for hacking Russia's satellite systems.
The claim by Network Battalion 65 came out on March 1st, with a Twitter post saying "we won't stop until you stop" and a message saying "The Russian Space Agency sure does love their satellite imaging. Better yet, they sure do love their Vehicle Monitoring System. The WS02 was deleted, credentials were rotated and the server is shut down".
The message continues to read "Network Battalion isn't going to give you the IP, that would be too easy, now wouldn't it? Have a nice Monday fixing your spying tech. Glory to Ukraine. We won't stop until you stop dropping bombs, killing civilians and trying to invade" (we left out the colorful part at the end).
Another message by the hacking group says "Anonymous is not alone. NB65 has officially declared cyber war on Russia as well. You want to invade Ukraine? Good. Face resistance from the entire world" and then "All of us are watching. All of us are fighting".
40 SpaceX Satellites Destroyed By Geomagnetic Storm One Day After Launch - 40 SpaceX Satellites were destroyed by a geomagnetic storm just one day after they were launched into space. The geomagnetic storm caused them to fall from orbit and burn up in the atmosphere.
Solar storms are caused by large explosions on the surface of the sun which cause plasma and magnetic fields to shoot out and sometimes hit earth. Elon Musk, who owns the company SpaceX said that between 40 and 49 satellites were hit by the geomagnetic storm.
The satellites were on route to join the Starlink satellite internet project, where Musk has an agreement with Starlink to provide high-speed internet to places that normally do not have access to the internet, such as Tonga using thousands of satellites orbiting the earth.
SpaceX put out a statement regarding the matter saying "Onboard GPS suggests the escalation speed and severity of the storm caused atmospheric drag to increase up to 50% higher than during previous launches".
"Events like this are a reminder that space is challenging - getting satellites or astronauts into orbit is still not easy" they said.
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile To Baltic Near NATO Capitals - A new video in Russian that was posted on Telegram show what looks to be a Russian MiG-31K Foxhound (MiG-31I) carrying what appears to be a Kinzhal hypersonic missile to the Chkalovsk air base near Kaliningrad, which is a Russian territory that closely borders both Poland and Lithuania, both which are members of NATO. Read more
Moon To Get One More Crater, From Man Made Object - The moon is about to get one more crater. Leftover SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will be impacting the moon in early March. It will be the first time that a man-made piece of debris unintentionally reaches the moon. Full Article
Israel Will Have Lasers To Shoot Down Rockets Within A Year - Israel says that they will have the technology to shoot down rockets, drones and other threats with lasers within a year, and will surround themselves with a defensive 'laser wall'.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated during a speech that Israel will surround itself with a defensive 'laser wall' with new missile interception technology that should be ready within a year's time.
According to Bennett, the IDF will start to use the laser interception system within the next year. Experimentally at first and then operationally, starting out in the nation's South.
This will allow us, in the medium to long term, to surround Israel with a laser wall that will defend us from missiles, rockets, UAVs and other threats that will essentially take away the strongest card our enemies have against us" Bennett stated.
Bennett said that at the moment, a terrorist can shoot a rocket at Israel that costs hundreds of dollars to manufacture, while at the same time the Iron Dome missile battery costs tens of thousands of dollars.
"This equation doesn’t make sense. It allows [terrorists] to launch more and more Kassams and for us to shed many millions on a ‘lightning strike’ and billions during a campaign. We decided to break the equation, and it will be broken in only a few years" he stated.
Chinese Satellite Is Observed Grappling And Pulling Another Satellite Out Of Orbit - A Chinese satellite has been observed grappling and pulling another satellite out of its orbit. Full Article
China May Sell Pakistan Hypersonic Weapon To Counter Indian S-400 Triuph missile System - China may give Pakistan access to hypersonic missiles to counter the Indian S-400 Triumph missile systems given to India by Russia.
The Russian made Indian S-400 Triumph missile system allows the Indian Air Force to target and shoot down Pakistani aircraft located not only in Indian airspace but in Pakistani airspace as well. The IAF referred to the S-400 Triumph systems as a 'game changer'.
Currently, the Indian Air Force is undergoing the process of deploying its new S-400 Triumph systems it recently acquired from Russia. The Hindustan Times reported that the systems would be operational in April and would be deployed in "depth areas to tackle the threat from China".
North Korea Using Russian Made Navigation System Instead Of GPS For Its Ballistic Missile Launches - North Korea is using Russian made navigation systems instead of American made GPS system for its ballistic missiles according to a South China Morning Post news source allegedly close to the Chinese military.
The source told South China Morning Post that North Korea has been using Glonass and has 'benefited from Soviet technology'.
Andrei Chang who is editor-in-chief of the Canadian Kanwa Defence Review said "None of the anti-American countries [such as North Korea] will use GPS because of their worries about possible disruption or interference by the US military".
Chang stated that instead of using the American Global Positioning System, they use the Chinese BeiDou navigation system or Russia's global navigation satellite system which is also called Glonass.
The SCMP source, who wanted to remain anonymous said "Experts from Pyongyang assessed China’s BeiDou system as well as the Russian one and they decided Glonass was more suitable for the country’s geographic location, its high latitude, when launching missile".
"Moreover, it’s an open secret that the North has been benefited from the legacy of the former Soviet Union, which transferred intermediate-range missile technology to Pyongyang after signing the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with the US".
China's BeiDou navigation system however is used by Iran and Pakistan's military according to the source.
"Iranian experts have managed to combine 12 civilian BeiDou signals and this – supported by their own calculations – gets it closer to the military version [used by the PLA] in terms of accuracy".
China Says It Has Developed Heat Seeking Hypersonic Missiles - China says they have developed heat seeking hypersonic missiles. Technology that the United States might not have until around 2025.
Heat seeking missiles are capable of locking onto nearly any target, even stealth aircraft and moving targets such as aircraft carriers and vehicles.
The United States Air Force has said that around 90 percent of the aircraft that it has lost over the years were shot down by heat seeking missiles.
Even the F-22 stealth fighter would be vulnerable to heat seeking missiles due to the fact that the material that coats the aircraft heat up during flight leaving a heat signature that can be tracked by heat seeking missiles.
