NATO’s approach to space

Published by NATO, 24 June 2025 Space is a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, which is essential to the Alliance’s deterrence and defence. NATO recognises space as an operational domain, alongside air, land, maritime and cyberspace. Allies have agreed an Overarching Space Policy to guide NATO’s approach to space and

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Involvement in US strikes on Iran could make Australia a target, experts warn as government tight-lipped on Pine Gap

Prof Richard Tanter, said it was a “realistic assessment” that the Pine Gap joint defence facility near Alice Springs might be involved in some capacity in Sunday’s bombardment. Photograph of Pine Gap: STF/AFP By Ben Doherty and Dan Jervis-Bardy, Published by The Guardian, 23 June 2025 Calls for more transparency

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Lockheed Martin Proposes Missile Shield for UK as Russian Threats Escalate

Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Army) By Wiley Stickney, Published by Bolt Flight, 20 June 2025 Amid escalating Russian aerial threats and geopolitical instability across Europe, Lockheed Martin has officially proposed a comprehensive missile defense solution to the United Kingdom. On June 19, 2025, as reported

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Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

By Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Published by Space.com, 20 June 2025 The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy April 2025 was a busy month for space. Pop icon Katy Perry joined five

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Space Force is contracting with SpaceX for new, secretive MILNET SATCOM network

SpaceX's Starlink system By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 18 June 2025 The MILNET contract with SpaceX is being paid for by the Space Force but managed by the National Reconnaissance Office, sources said. WASHINGTON — The Space Force in contracting with SpaceX for a new government-owned, contractor-operated satellite

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