This is only the fourth known anti-satellite missile strike to have taken place, with the last one carried out by India in 2019. The test created hundreds of pieces of shrapnel in orbit, to much criticism from other spacefaring nations, including the United States. The U.S. shot down a ...
In mid-April, Russia tested a direct ascent anti-satellite missile (DA ASAT), the Nudol/PL19, against a point in space. Anti-satellite weapons are an old favorite of the pod, so Anne, Aaron, and Jeffrey meet to discuss the history of anti-satellite weapons, the U.S. negotiating strate...
One example Raymond discussed was the issue of space debris. He mentioned howVice President Kamala Harrisannounced that the U.S. will not conduct destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing while calling on other nations to make similar commitments. ...
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A“troubling” space-based anti-satellite weapon is being developed by Russia, according to US intelligence. The news was originally intended just for Congress but, at the request of Republicans, elements of such a threat were disclosed to the public. To allay som...
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Russia-Ukraine WarA Ukrainian soldier photographing “Saint Javelin,” a mural depicting a Madonna holding a Javelin antitank guided missile, May 25, 2022, in Kyiv. These charitable efforts led NAFO to partner with Saint Javelin, a meme-based fundraising operation launched by Canadian journalist Chr...
In 2024, Shoigu said his priorities are to maintain the combat readiness of the nuclear triad at the highest level, increasing the production of a range of drones “from ultra-small to heavy attack,” as well as introducing modern weapons and increasing the capabilities of satellite constellations...
forces then intervened to preserve the rule of Mahamat’s father, Idriss Déby Itno, in 2006, 2008, and 2019. Even the 2021 rebel offensive, in which Idriss was killed after ruling Chad for 30 years, was repulsed with the help of French aerial and satellite intelligence (AFP, March 15...
Those designated are key organisations involved in Iran’s military support to Russia, including those involved in ballistic missile and drone supply chains. Shipping specifications- additions The following ships have been specified under the Russia sanctions regime: ...